Grape Basics

There’s Nothing Petite About Petit Verdot Petit Verdot proves that good things—and big flavor—can come in small packages. Learn more about this grape and its New World regions here.
Ruchè’s Revival: Meet Piedmont’s Secret Darling Ruchè is a native black grape of Piedmont's wine region. Read how this fruit-forward, food-friendly red wine varietal is making a comeback.
Ancient Grape Varieties Make a Comeback in Lebanon Producers in Lebanon are looking to the forgotten grapes of the past to redefine the country’s vinous future.
The Other Side of the Slope: Burgundy's Other Grapes and Wines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties dominate Burgundy, but there is so much more to the region than meets the eye.
Why Moscato is Misunderstood In recent years, Moscato has often become synonymous with cheap, sweet wine. But the Muscat grape forms a storied history behind one of Italy’s most celebrated wines, Moscato d’Asti. Here's why you should give it another chance.