April 2026 — Grape Varieties

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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Dolcetto

A Tour of Wine Grapes: Dolcetto

Dolcetto 🍷 Dolcetto(dol-chet-to) is a black wine grape variety almost exclusively grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. While its name translates to “little sweet one” the wines produced from this grape are anything but sweet and actually...

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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Gamay

A Tour of Wine Grapes: Gamay

Gamay 🍷 Gamay (gam-may), commonly referred to as Gamay Beaujolais, is almost entirely grown in France and Beaujolais (in the Loire Valley) is its home. Gamay is a natural cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc (a very obscure grape). But, a dire...

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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Gewurztraminer

A Tour of Wine Grapes: Gewurztraminer

Gewürztraminer Gewürztraminer (guh-VURZT-tra-mee-ner) has been around for centuries in Europe and prized for its wines with intense floral aromas. Its name is derived from the German word “Gewürz,” meaning “spice” or “perfumed,” reflecting its bold...

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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Grenache

A Tour of Wine Grapes: Grenache

Grenache 🍷 Grenache (grenn-nosh) is also known as Garnacha in Spain. More than 90% of Grenache is grown in either France or Spain, with Italy and the U.S. making up much smaller fractions. Grenache is used in the French Rhone GSM blends (Grenache,...

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