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Grapes, Style & Tasting

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Primitivo (Zinfandel)
Grapes• Jul 24, 2026

Primitivo (Zinfandel)

Italy's Primitivo and California's Zinfandel are the same grape, proven by DNA. 1   AT A GLANCE Primitivo and Zinfandel are

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read
Lambrusco
Grapes• Jul 24, 2026

Lambrusco

A family of a dozen grapes making the dry, sparkling reds Emilia drinks with lunch. 1   AT A GLANCE Lambrusco names a family of

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read
Furmint
Grapes• Jul 24, 2026

Furmint

The Hungarian white grape behind Tokaji, a noble-rot sweet wine older than Sauternes. 1   AT A GLANCE Furmint holds acidity like almost no

By Alexandre Vaz 3 min read
Tempranillo
Grapes• Jul 23, 2026

Tempranillo

The Spain's red grape answer to Bordeaux, aged so long in oak it tastes of leather and dill. 1   AT A GLANCE

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read
Garnacha (Grenache)
Grapes• Jul 23, 2026

Garnacha (Grenache)

The red, high-alcohol grape behind Châteauneuf-du-Pape that Spain quietly owns. 1   AT A GLANCE Garnacha ripens late and stockpiles sugar, so

By Alexandre Vaz 4 min read