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Gouveio (Godello)
Portugal's white-Port grape and Spain's rising Godello star, one variety wearing two identities. At a Glance Gouveio is the
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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
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Arinto
The white that keeps its acidity in blistering heat, so Portugal plants it everywhere. At a Glance Arinto is Portugal's insurance policy
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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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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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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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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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