Norton

One of the oldest hybrids cultivated in the United States, having been The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Oseleta

Used in small amounts in some amarone and Valpolicella blends. Originally thought to The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

País (pie-EECE)

The historic grape behind Chile’s table wines. Originally known as The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Pedernã (pey-dare-NYA)

One of the minor grapes sometimes included in the blend to make the The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Negrette (ne-GRET)

Variety that grows north of Toulouse in southwestern France The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Nerello Cappuccio

It grows on Mt. Edna in Sicily and is thought to be related to sangiovese, The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Nerello Mascalese

Grown on the volcanic slopes of Sicily’s Mt. Edna. Thought to be distantly The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The medieval French word for a small village, similar to the Old English “burg” 

B. A nomadic German tribe which once settled in the area

C. The Latin word Burgarius which was the name for a Roman province that once extended over most of central France

D. The name for early French rural governing bodies which were made up of noble councilmen who were known as Burrs

“The wine one drinks from one’s glass depends on a vast number of thingsThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.