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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)
• VITICULTURE- *OFF-SPRING-of-Barbera

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, 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

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

NEGRETTE (B)

• OLD WORLD- France-Bordeaux(Fronton AOC.)Indigenous)
  • Loire Valley(Pays Nantais AOC.)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Oakville AVA./ San Benito AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Pinot St. George(Napa)
• 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)

*Negria(Greece) AKA=Monastrell(Spain), Mourvedre(France), Balzac Noir(Charente), Mataro(America/ Australia), Plant de Saint-Gilles(Costieres de Nimes)

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…

*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

NIGRA (B)

• OLD  WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Treviso)
• VITICULTURE- X=Merlot & Barbera, (Crossed at Conegliano Research Center In Veneto)

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

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OBAIDEH (W)

• OLD WORLD- Isreal-Bekaa Valley(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Obeidi

*Obeidi (Lebanon) AKA=Obaideh

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

*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)

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