Nebbiolo (neb-ee-OH-low)

One of the oldest and most important varieties in Piedmont, Italy, “nibiol” The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Negoska (ne-GOES-ka)

A northern Greek variety used with xynomavro to make the popular, full-bodied Greek The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Negramoll (NEG-ra-mol)

Old variety that probably originated in Andalucia, Spain, and from there was brought to Spain’s The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Negrara (ne-GRA-ra)

A minor blending grape in the powerful Italian wine amarone and lighter bodied Valpolicella. Considered The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Muscardin (moose-car-DEN)

Relatively rare, fairly neutral grape used in France’s southern Rhône The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Mourvèdre (moor-VED-rah)

If you were ever an English major, you’ll know what I mean by this: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Mencìa (MEN-thee-a)

Spicy grape native to the area around Bierzo in the province of The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Merlot (mehr-LOW)

Very similar in flavor and texture to cabernet sauvignon, merlot is easily The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Mission

The first Vitis vinifera variety planted in California. Originally from Spain, The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Molinara (mole-in-ARE-a)

High-acid red grape probably native to the Veneto. Not as high in quality as 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