Mourvedre

Red fruits, flowers, herbs and gameThis late-ripening and sun-loving grape is often considered a bit of diva, because it requires a lot of patience and attention. Mourvèdre is grown widely, but is most popular in France and Spain. It is believed to originate from Spain, where it is known as Monastrell or Mataró.Mourvèdre is one of Rhône’s major grapes and one of the regular supporting grapes in the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. To experience a wine where Mourvèdre is the dominant grape, look to the region of Bandol. Here it’s required that 50- 95 percent is Mourvèdre and it’s also where yo

Primitivo

Primativo. Primitive is an Italian black grapes vine variety, whose best lands to germinate and produce fruit are the clay and calcareous loams in Apulia. It is particularly spread in the province of Taranto, a city included in the Salentine region situated in the South of Italy, where the climate is hot and dry. Although its origins are uncertain, it is presumed to have been brought from Dalmatia or Croatia to Apulia by the ancient lllyrians, over 2,000 years ago. Almost certainly, it is named Primitive after the Italian term "primo", meaning "first", due to the precocity of its

Syrah

Syrah Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chocolate, vanilla, black currant, cedar, pepper and high tannins Cabernet Sauvignon is the jet setter of grapes. It travels all over the world, but being a late bloomer, it thrives in warm climates. When it matures, it is famous for intensity and depth of taste, balanced with a solid acidity due to the gentle ripening.The tiny, thick-skinned grape is packed with flavour, dark blue colour and tannins. Grown all over the world, the flavours vary. In France, it is often blended with the softer Merlot or the cooler Cabernet Franc, and is usually a bit higher in acidity.In the southern sphere

Grenache

Tannic, spicy, herbal and a ripe sweetnessGrenache Noir or Garnacha, as it is called in Spain, is one of the most widely planted grapes, especially around the Mediterranean. Believed to originate from Spain, this theory has recently been challenged by researches claiming its home to be the island of Sardegna, Italy.In the Southern Rhône Valley in France, Grenache Noir is often blended with Mourvèdre and Syrah, but it is probably best known as one of the principal grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, comprising 70 percent of the blend. But this vigorous variety is also an important component in Gigon

Zinfandel

Red berries, blackberry, anise and pepperThe common belief has always been that Zinfandel, identical to Primitivo, is a Californian varietal, but recent DNA testing has tracked its roots back to vineyards in Croatia.This fickle grape is one of the most widely planted in the US just short of Cabernet Sauvignon. The style of Zinfandel red wines varies quite significantly from fresh and fruit-forward to highly concentrated fruit with firm tannins.Zinfandels are typically light to full-bodied with berry-like and spice flavors. The grape is also widely used in the popular off-dry blush wine known a