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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.
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- “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
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- “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, Softer Tannins, 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-Victoria(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
- FOOD PAIRING… Baked Spicy Beef, Lamb
- CHEESE PAIRING…
*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 America-California(Romona AVA.)
- 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)
- Sight: Full
- Aroma: Black Cherry
- Palate:
- Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
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, *RIPENER/ Early
NORTON*(B)
- OLD WORLD- ?
- NEW WORLD– America–Virginia(Ozark Highlands) Australia-New South Wales(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, ABV., 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-Sardegna(Cagliari DOC.)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE– AKA=Abbondosa, Axina
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight:
- Aroma:
- Palate:
- Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
‘O’
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
*Orbois ( ? ) AKA=Arbois, Petit/ Menu Pineau
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- *YIELDS/ Low
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)
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