Grapes

Gouveio (Godello)

Portugal's white-Port grape and Spain's rising Godello star, one variety wearing two identities. At a Glance Gouveio is the Portuguese name for the

By Alexandre Vaz 3 min read

Grapes

Alicante Bouschet (Garnacha Tintorera)

One of the rare grapes with red flesh, bred to deepen the color of other wines. At a Glance Cut open almost any red wine grape and the

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read

Grapes

Arinto

The white that keeps its acidity in blistering heat, so Portugal plants it everywhere. At a Glance Arinto is Portugal's insurance policy against heat. Its defining

By Alexandre Vaz 3 min read

Grapes

Alvarinho (Albariño)

The same grape on both banks of the Minho River, with two names and two reputations. At a Glance Alvarinho is the grape behind Portugal's finest

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read

Grapes

Loureiro

The floral backbone of Vinho Verde, forever standing in Alvarinho's shadow. At a Glance Loureiro is the most-planted white grape in Vinho Verde, Portugal'

By Alexandre Vaz 3 min read

Grapes

Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes)

Portugal's most-planted white grape, and one most Americans have never knowingly tasted. At a Glance Fernão Pires is the white grape Portugal plants more than

By Alexandre Vaz 3 min read

Grapes

Nebbiolo

Pale as Pinot, punishingly tannic, and the grape behind Barolo's tar and roses. 1   AT A GLANCE Nebbiolo makes Barolo and Barbaresco, two of Italy'

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read

Grapes

Barbera

Piedmont's dark, low-tannin red with acidity so bright it drinks like a lighter wine. 1   AT A GLANCE Barbera is Piedmont's everyday red

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read

Grapes

Sangiovese

The sour-cherry acidity behind Chianti and Brunello, and Italy's most-planted red. 1   AT A GLANCE Sangiovese is Italy's most widely planted red

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read