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*Napa Gamay (Napa) AKA=Valdiguie

NARINCE (W)

• OLD WORLD– Turkey(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Dolma Leaves
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Herb
  • Palate: Grapefruit
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

NARMA (R)

• OLD WORLD– Russia(Indigenous)

NASCETTA*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Langhe DOC.(Indigenous)/ Novello DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Anascetta
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Clear-Hazy/ Golden
  • Aroma: Stone Fruit, Tropical, Honey, Spice
  • Palate: Medi-Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid
  • Structure: Medi- Tannin, Abv., Medi Acid

NASCO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sardinia(Cagliari DOC.)Indigenous)

*Nature  ( ? ) AKA=Heida, Paien, Traminer, Savagnin

NEBBIERA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous)

NEBBIOLO*(B) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD–Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous)(Barolo DOCG./ Barbaresco DOCG./ Roero DOC./ Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC./ Langhe Nebbiolo DOC./ Albugnano DOC./ Gattinara DOCG./ Valtellina DOCG.)
  
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Carneros AVA./ Santa Ynez AVA./ Sierra Foothills AVA.)
  • Mexico(Guadalupe Valley)  Australia(Porongurup GI./ Pell GI.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Freisa & Viognier,  *RIPENER/ Late
  • *CLONES/ Lampia(Good Quality, Less Tannic), Michet(Very Tannic), Rose(Very Aromatic)
  • *PARENT-to-Brugnola, Rossola Nera, Freisa, Negrara, Vespolina
  • AKA=Spanna(Alto Piemonte), Picotendro(Valle d’Aosta), Chiavennasca(Valtellina), Picutener
  • ~Etymology~ Italian “Nebbia” Meaning Foggy…Referring to the Fog of Piemonte.
• VINICULTURE– *Extended Maceration, +AGED/ +20 yr.
  • • “Traditional Style” vs. “Modern Style”
  • Sight: Murky/ Garnet/ Orange Rim
  • Aroma: Prunes, Rose, Tar, Violet, Orange Peel, Persimmon
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Blackberry, Raspberry
  • Structure: High Tannins, +Abv., High Acid…(Long)
    • FOOD PAIRING… Braised Beef/ Veal, Mushroom Risotto, Tagliatelle, Oregano, Basil
    • CHEESE PAIRING…Burrata. Parmesan
• “Barolo” vs. “Barbaresco” vs. “Gattinara” vs. “Valtellina”
  • Barolo– Needs the Most Time to Age.
  • Barbaresco– More Elegant, Slighly Less Tannic.
  • Gattinara–  More Approachable Sooner, Higher In Minerality.
  • Valtellina– Approachable, Slightly More Fruity.

NEBBIOLO ROSE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Nebbiolo & ?

NEGOSKA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Indigenous)-Goumenissa, Macedonia
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Xinomavro

NEGRARA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Indigenous)(Valpolicella DOC./ Bardalino DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Nebbiolo & ?
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Valpolicella

NEGRAMOLL (B)

• OLD WORLD– ?      |  NEW WORLD– Peru
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Mollar, Negra Mole
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Pisco

NEGRARA VERONESE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Alto Adige(Valdadige DOC.)

NEGRAT (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Friuli(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:                            Aroma: Earthy
  • Palate:         / +BODY, Black Current
  • Structure:

NEGRATINO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Indigenous)

*Negreda  (Spain/ ?) AKA=Jaun Garcia, Gorda, Mouraton(Galicia), Negreda

NEGRETTE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Bordeaux(Fronton AOC.)Indigenous)
  • Loire Valley(Pays Nantais AOC.)
• NEW WORLD– America–California(San Benito AVA.)
• VINICULTURE– +TERPENES/ Rotundone
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Leather, Licorice, Violet, Pepper
  • Palate:         / +BODY, Blackberry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

NEGRETTO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous)

NEGROAMARO*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Salice Salentino DOC.(Indigenous)/ Alezio DOC.)
• NEW WORLD– Australia(Geelong GI.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA= Niuru Maru
  • ~Etymology~ Meaning Black & Bitter…Referring to Color & Taste.
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Dark/ Burgundy
  • Aroma: Sour Cherry, Plum, Spice, Licorice
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black Currents
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., High Acid
• PAIRING…Baked Spicy Beef, Lamb
• CHEESE…

*Negretta ( ? ) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others

*Negro de Mesa ( ? ) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others

NEGRONE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Trentino(Indigenous)

NEGRU De DRAGASANI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Romania(Dragasani(Indigenous)

NEHELESCHOL (?)

• OLD WORLD– Israel(Indigenous)   Romania   France–Languedoc

*Neirano (Italy) AKA=Cardin, Montanera

NEOPLANTA (G)

• OLD WORLD– Serbia(Indigenous)

NEOSHO (?)

• OLD WORLD– America
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Muench, Mrs. Munson

NERA Dei BAISI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Trentino(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *RIPENER/ Late

*Nerdela (Italy/ Valle D’Aosta) AKA=Gros Vien, Ner d’Ala

NER D’ALA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Valle d’Aosta(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Gros Vien, Nerdela

NERELLO CAPPUCCIO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sicily(Indigenous)(Etna DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Nerello Mantellato

*Nerello Mantellato ( ? ) AKA=Nerello Cappuccio

NERELLO MASCALESE*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sicily(Cerasuola DOC./ Etna DOC.)Indigenous), Calabria(Faro DOC.)
• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– X=Sangiovese & Mantonico
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Marsala, Etna Rosso,  *USED/ Sparking,  Rose
  • Sight: Murky/ Rust
  • Aroma: Cherry, Raspberry, Earthy, Leather, Cedar, Spice/ Cinnamon
  • Palate: Dry/ -Body, Sour Cherry, Strawberry
  • Structure: High Tannins, Abv., Medi+ Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Baked Stuffed Sardines, Pork Sausage
• CHEESE PAIRING…Caciocvallo, Provolone

NERETTA CUNEESE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous)(Valsusa DOC.)

NERETTA Di MARENGO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous)(Alessandria)

NERETTO*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Pinerolese DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Nebbiolo & ?,  *CLONES/ Bairo, Duro, Gentile, Nostrano

NERKARAT (B)

• OLD WORLD– Armenia(Indigenous)

NERKENI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Armenia-Ararat(Indigenous)

NERO D’ALA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)(Canavese Rosso DOC.)

NERO BUONO*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Lazio(Cori DOC.)Indigenous)/ Castelli Romani DOC.)
• VINICULTURE– AKA=Cori,   JUICE-Teinturiers,  *SKIN/ Thick
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Often
  • Sight: Opaque, Purple
  • Aroma: Earthy, Leather
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Plum(Black)
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Med- Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Coda alla Vaccinara di Lazio (Oxtail Stew With Vegetables)

NERO D’AVOLA*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sicily(Marsala DOC.(Indigenous), Puglia(Faro DOC.,)
• NEW WORLD– South Africa
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Calabrese
  • ~Etymology~ ”Avola”…Referring to Town On Sicily’s South Coast.
• VINICULTURE– *STYLES/ Rose,  +AGED/ Often,  +BLENDED/ Marsala
  • Sight: Opaque/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Strawberry, Spice, Violet, Pepper, Licorice
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Sour Cherry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, +Abv., High Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Grilled Lamb, Sausage, Pizza, Pasta With Eggplant, Mushrooms
• CHEESE PAIRING…Aged

NERO Di TROIA*(B)    

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Castel dei Monti DOC.)Indigenous)/ Bari DOC.)
• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Rosso Bartetti
  • Sight: Full/ Blackish
  • Aroma: Blackberry, Spice/ Clove, Savage
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black Plum
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Grilled Steak

NERONET (B)

• OLD WORLD– Czech Republic(Indigenous)

NEUBURGER (W)

• OLD WORLD– Austria(Indigenous)   Czech Republic
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Savagnin   X=Roter Veltliner & Sylvaner

NEVA MUNSON (B)

• NEW WORLD– America-Texas
• VITICULTURE– X=Neosho & Herbemont, (Crossed by TV. Munson)

NEVOEIRA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal–Douro Valley(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Port

NEYRET (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Valle d’Aosta(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Often

NIAGARA*(W)

• NEW WORLD– America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Oregon(Willamette Valley), Pennsylvania   Brazil(Rio Grande do Sul)   Canada–Ontario   New Zealand
• VITICULTURE–  *SPECIES/ PROGENY-of-Vitis Labrusca
  • *HYBRID-X=Concord(Labrusca) & Cassady,  +RESISTANT/ Cold
  • ~Etymology~ Name Refers to Niagara County In New York.
• VINICULTURE– *USED/ Eating, Jelly, Juice
  • Sight: Clear/ Golden
  • Aroma: Foxy, Musty
  • Palate: Body
  • Structure: Low Tannins, -Abv., Medi Acid

*Nieddera (Italy/ Sardegne) AKA=Bobel

NIEDDU MANNU (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sardinia(Indigenous)

*Nielluccio (France/ Corsica, Provence) AKA=Sangiovese

NIGRIKIOTIKO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Kozani)Indigenous)

NINCUSA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Croatia–Primorska Hrvatska(Indigenous)

NITODAL (R)

• NEW WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE–*American-X=Salado & Pense, (Crossed by TV. Munson)

NITRANKA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Slovakia(Indigenous)

NOAH (W)

• NEW WORLD– England
• VITICULTURE–*HYBRID-X=Folle Blanche & Baco Blanc

NOBLESSA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany–Baden
• VITICULTURE– X=Madeleine Angevine & Silvaner

NOBLING (W)

OLD WORLD– Germany–Baden(Indigenous)
VITICULTURE– X=Silvaner & Chasselas

NOCERA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Faro DOC.)Indigenous)

NOIRET (B)

• NEW WORLD– America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)  Ohio
• VINICULTURE–*HYBRID-X=Ny65.o467.08 & Chancellor & Steuben(Vinifera)
  • Sight: Full
  • Aroma: Raspberry, Pepper
  • Palate: Blackberry
  • Structure:

NORIA (W)

• NEW WORLD– Slovakia
• VITICULTURE– X=Riesling & Semillon,  *Early Ripener

NORTON*(B)

• OLD WORLD–  ?
• NEW WORLD–  America–Virginia  (Ozark Highlands)   Australia(Hasting GI.)
• VITICULTURE–  *SPECIES/ PROGENY-of-Vitis Aestivalis,  *HYBRID-X=Bland & Enfarine Noir
  • Culture– State Grape of Missouri,  AKA=Cynthiana
  • ~Etymology~ 1800’s, Named After Norborne Norton Who First Crossed the Grapes.
• VINICULTURE– High Content of Anthocyanin
  • Sight: Full
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannin, Medi Acid

NOSIOLA*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Trentino(Indigenous)/ Valle dei Lagni(Toblino/ Sorni), Lombardia, Veneto
• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– *PRODIGY-of-Reze,    *RIPENER/ Mid,  *SKIN/Thin
  • AKA=Nosella, Nosellara, Spargelen
  • ~Etymology~ “Nocciola” Meaning Hazelnut In Italian, Referring to Its Slight Aroma.
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Trentino Vin Santo(+16% Abv.)
  • Sight: Hazy/ Golden/ Yellow
  • Aroma: Hazelnut, Smoke, Herb
  • Palate: Dry to Sweet, Apricot, Citrus
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi+ Acid

NOTARDOMENICO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Indigenous)(Ostuni DOC.)

NOUVELLE (W)

• NEW WORLD– South Africa
• VITICULTURE– X=Crouchen & Ugni Blanc

NOVAC (B)

• OLD WORLD– Romania(Indigenous)

*Nuernberger ( ? ) AKA=Gewurztraminer

NURAGUS (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy(Cagliari DOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Abbondosa, Axina
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

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OCCHIO ROSSO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Indigenous)

OEILLADE NOIRE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Languedoc(Saint-Chinian)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Alicante Henri Bouschet & Cabernet Sauvignon

*Obaideh (Lebanon/ Bekaa Valley) AKA=Chardonnay

*Oeillade (Cyrus) AKA=Cinsaut, Ottavianello

OFTHALMO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Cyprus(Lemesos)Indigenous)

O’HANEZ (G)

• NEW WORLD– America
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Eating

OHRIDSKO CRNO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Republic of Macedonia(Indigenous)

OISI (G)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

OJALESHI (P)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Tskhenis-Tskali River)Indigenous)

*Ojo de Liebre (Spain/ Balearic Islands) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others

*Olaszrling (Hungary ) AKA=Welschriesling

*Okatac ( ? ) AKA=Vugava, Bougava, Bugava, Okatac, Ugava

OKUZGOZU (B)

• OLD WORLD– Turkey(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Bogazkere
  • Sight: Ruby
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

*Olivella (Italy/ Campania/ Costiera d’Amalfi DOC.) AKA=Sciacinoso

OLITA (G)

• NEW WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– X=Delaware & Irving (Crossed by TV. Munson)

ONCHETTE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France-Savoie(Isere)Indigenous)

ONDENC (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Gaillac AOC.)Indigenous), Bordeaux, Loire Valley
• NEW WORLD– Australia(Barossa GI.)

ODESSKY CHERNY (B)

• OLD WORLD– Ukraine-Odessa(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Alicante Bouschet & Cabernet Sauvignon
  • AKA=Zimsko Belo,  +RESISTANT/ Cold,   *RIPENER/ Late

ONTARIO (B)

• OLD WORLD– America
• VITICULTURE– X=Diamont & Winchell, *PROGENY-to-Wayne/ Steuben/ Noiret

OPSIMO EDESSIS (G)

• OLD WORLD– Greece-Edessa(Thessaloniki)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Zimsko Belo
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Eating

OPTHALMO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Cyprus

OPTIMA (W) 

• OLD WORLD– Germany–Palatinate(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– Canada–British Columbia(Okanagan Valley VA.)
• VITICULTURE–  X=Riesling & Silvaner & Muller-Thurgau,  *PARENT-to-Orion
• VINICULTURE–  *STYLE/ Botrytis

ORANGETRAUBE (W)

• OLD WORLD– Austria–Burgenland(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Goldburger

ORANIENSTEINER (G)

• OLD WORLD– Germany   Hungary
• NEW WORLD– Canada–British Columbia(Okanagan Valley VA.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Riesling & Silvaner

OREMUS (W)

• OLD WORLD– Hungary(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Furmint & Bouvier,   AKA=Zeta,   *RIPENER/ Early
• VINICULTURE– *BOTRYIZED-Induced
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Tokay

ORION (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany–Baden(Indigenous)  England
• VITICULTURE– X=Optima & Billard Blanc

*Oriou ( ? ) AKA=Petit Rouge

ORLEANS GELB (G)

• OLD WORLD– Germany(Indigenous)

*Ormeasco (Italy/ Liguria) AKA=Dolcetto

ORPICCHIO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Indigenous)

ORTEGA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany-Rheinhessen(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– X=Muller-Thurgau & Siegerrebe,  *RIPENER/ Early
• VINICULTURE– *STYLES/ Botrytis,   +USED/ Eating

ORTRUGO*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Piemonte(Piacentini DOC.)Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ With Malvasia(Often)
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., High Acid

OSELETA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Indigenous)(Valpolicella DOC.)
• VITICULTURE–  -Yield

OSIRIS (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany
• VITICULTURE– X=Riesling & Muller-Thurgau

OSTEINER (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany-Rheingau(Indigenous), Franken
• NEW WORLD– New Zealand–Central Otago
• VITICULTURE– X=Riesling & Silvaner

OSTERREICHISCH WEISS (G) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD– Austria–Vienna(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Gouais Blanc/ X=Gouais Blanc & ?
  • *PARENT-to-Sylvaner

OTSKHANURI SAPERE (B)

OLD WORLD– Georgia–Imereti(Indigenous)

*Ottavianello (Pulia/ Ostuni) AKA=Cinsaut, Oeillade

OVIDIOPOLSKY (G)

• OLD WORLD– Ukraine–Odessa(Indigenous)

**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Sources” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced.