Xynomavro (ZEE-no-mav-ro)

Sometimes spelled xinomavro. From xyno, acid, and mavro, black. Greece’s mostThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Zametovka (Zah-meh-TOV-kah)

Ancient Slovenian variety where it is used as part of the blend in the crispThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Zéta (ZEH-tah)

One of the four recommended varieties in Tokay Aszú. It ripens earlyThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Zibibbo (ZEE-BEE-boh)

The name, on the island of Sicily, for the ancient variety muscat of AlexandriaThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vidal (vee-DAHL)

French-American hybrid created in France in the 1930s by Jean-Louis VidalThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vidiano (vid-ee-AH-noh)

Greek variety that almost became extinct in the 20th century, butThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vignoles (veen-YOLE)

French-American hybrid also known as Ravat 51. The biggest plantingsThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Vinhão (veen-YOW)

Along with azal tinto, a high acid Portuguese variety usedThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Viognier (vee-oh-NYAY)

A Los Angeles restaurateur once described viognier this way: “If a good GermanThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.