Grapes•
Jul 27, 2026
Arinto
The white that keeps its acidity in blistering heat, so Portugal plants it everywhere. At a Glance Arinto is Portugal's insurance policy
By Alexandre Vaz
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Grapes•
Jul 27, 2026
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
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Grapes•
Jul 27, 2026
Loureiro
The floral backbone of Vinho Verde, forever standing in Alvarinho's shadow. At a Glance Loureiro is the most-planted white grape in
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Grapes•
Jul 27, 2026
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
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Tastings•
Jul 24, 2026
Why You Like Some Wines and Not Others
Somebody hands you a glass at a party, you sip, and the best verdict you can manage is “yeah, it’s nice” or “eh,
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Grapes•
Jul 24, 2026
Nebbiolo
Pale as Pinot, punishingly tannic, and the grape behind Barolo's tar and roses. 1 AT A GLANCE Nebbiolo makes Barolo and Barbaresco,
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Grapes•
Jul 24, 2026
Barbera
Piedmont's dark, low-tannin red with acidity so bright it drinks like a lighter wine. 1 AT A GLANCE Barbera is Piedmont&
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