‘C’

• LENGEND:
  1. RED COLOR NAMES (Signify Official Grape Name.)
  2. BLUE COLOR NAMES (Signify Synonym Grape Names.)
  3. BLACK COLOR NAMES (Signify Grapes With Not Enough Information.)

CABERINTA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Morocco
• NEW WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Ruby & Ruby Cabernet,  AKA=Gargiulo 14892
  • (Breeed by Angel Gargiulo at National Institute of Agricultural Technology In Argentina.) 
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *YIELD/ High

CABERNET BLANC (W)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous)   Germany-Pfalz
  • Italy-Tuscany(Bolglieri DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & ?,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
  • (Considered a PIWI. Fungal Disease Resistant Cross.)

CABERNET CARBON (R)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous)   Switzerland
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon

CABERNET COLONJES (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous)   Netherlands    Sweden
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Merzling & Zarya Severa & Muscat Ottonel

CABERNET CORTIS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous)   Switzerland  France-Southern Rhone(Cotes Catalanes IPG.)
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Bronner

CABERNET CRIMSON (R)

• OLD WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Norton

CABERNET CUBIN (R)

• OLD WORLD- Germany-Wurttemberg(Indigenous)    Switzerland
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon

*Cabernet Dianer? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

CABERNET DORIO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Germany-Württemberg(Crossed)    Switzerland
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Paso Robles AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Dornfelder,  AKA=Cabernet Dorsa
  • *RIPENER/ Early

*Cabernet Dorsa (Switzerland) AKA=Cabernet Dorio 

CABERNET FRANC*(R) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- Spain-(Pais Vasco)Indigenous),  Italy-Tucany(Bolgheri DOC.), Friuli
  • France-Bordeaux(St. Emilion AOC.), South-West(Chinon AOC.)   Hungary   Everywhere
• NEW WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza(Lujan de Cuyo)  Canada-Ontario(Niagara Peninsula)
  • America-California(Napa Valley AVA./ Santa Ynez AVA./ Lodi AVA.), New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Virginia   New Zealand   Australia–Victoria(Padthaway GI., Rutherglen GI.)   Chile–Aconcagua(Casablanca Valley),  South Africa   China   Israel    Everywhere
• VITICULTURE- #14th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • *PROGENY-of- ?,     X= ? & ?
  • *PARENT-to-Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Hondarribi Beltza, Morenoa, Merlot
  • AKA=Acheria(Basque), Ardounet(Bearn), Bordo, Bouchet(St. Emilion), Breton(Loire Valley), Carmenet(Medoc), Trouchet Noir(?), Tsapournako(Macedonia)
  • *CLONE/ 7, 8,  33, 43, 210, 212, 214, 214.1, 327, 327.1, 337, 394, 395, 623, 623.1
  • *SOILS= Excels In “Clay, Limestone, Gravel”,   *CLIMATE=Excels In “Cool” Climates
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Early,  *YIELD/ High,  *FINICKY,  *SKIN/ Thin
• VINICULTURE- *STYLES/ Rose,  Sparkling,  +BLENDED/ Bordeaux,  +PYRAZINE
  • Sight: Murky/ Violet
  • Aroma: Black-Cherry, Vegetative, Funk, Graphite, Violets, Bell Peppers
  • Palate: Dry/ Body, Cherry, Red Current, Tobacco, Jalapeños
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, +Abv., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING…. Roast Pork, Lamb, Herbs, Veggies
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Goat, Stinky
• CULTURE- ~International Cabernet Franc Day~ (December 4th.)

CABERNET GERNISCHT (R)

• OLD WORLD- China-Shandong, Ningxia
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Carmenere

CABERNET JURA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland
• VITICULTURE- (Breed)-X=Cabernet Sauvignon & ?
  • (Considered a PIWI. Fungal Disease Resistant Cross.)

CABERNET MITOS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Crossed)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Blaufrankisch

CABERNET MORAVIA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Czech Republic-Moravia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Franc & Zweigelt

CABERNET PFEFFER (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-California(Cienega Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Franc & ? Trousseau?,  AKA=Mourtaou(France)
  • ~Etymology~ Pfeffer…Refering to William Pfeffer Who Crossed it Or Pheffer After the Germany Word For Pepper.
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:   |   Aroma: Spice(Pepper)
  • Palate:   |   Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

CABERNET SAUVIGNON*(R) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- France-Bordeaux(Poulliac AOC.)Indigenous)   Italy-Tuscany(Maremma DOC.)
• NEW WORLD– America-California(Oakville AVA.), Washington(Red Mountain AVA.)
  • Chile-Colchagua   Australia(Margaret River GI.)   South Africa-Cap-Town(Stellenbosch)
  • Argentina-Mendoza(Uco Valley)   Brazil-Serra Gaucha  China   “Everywhere”
• VITICULTURE- #1st. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • *PROGENY-of-Savagnin,  X=Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc
  • *PARENT-to-Arcus, Arinarnoa, Cabernet Blanc/ Carbon/ Carol/ Colonjes/ Cortis/ Cubin/ Dorio/ Dorsa/ Mitos/ Ruby/ Severny/ Volos, Cienna, Ekigaina, Gargiulo 2539, Golubok, Kodrinskii, Marselan, Negru Aromat, Olmo F2-7, Roobernet, Ruen, Tyrian
  • *CLONES/ 2, 6, 4, 7, 8, 15, 15.1,  169, 170, 191, 337,337.1, 338,  341, 412, 685, 685.1, 1124, 1124.1, 1125, 1125.1, Laurel Glen, Heritage(FPS #31), Healy, UC, Davis30(Disney-Silverado), Weimer
  • AKA=Bidure(Graves), Bordo(Romania), Uva Francesca(Chianti),  #1 Planted/ World
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *CLUSTERS/ Small,  *BERRIES/ Small,  *SKIN/ Thick, +RESISTANT/ Disease, Frost,  *REPLANTED/ 35 years
  • +TERPENES/ +Pyrazine, +Thiols, +Rotundone
• VINICULTURE- **Wine Usually Produced In a “Classic”, Style.
  • • +AGED/ New Oak, +BLENDED/ Bordeaux, Super-Tuscan
  • Sight: Deep/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Tobacco, Leather, Bell Pepper, Green Peppercorn
  • Palate: Bone-Dry/ +BODY, Black Currents, Black Cherry, Black Pepper
  • Structure: High Tannins, +ABV., Medi Acid (Long)
    • FOOD PAIRING… Steaks, Ribs, Grilled
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Aged, Stinky, Camembert, Blue, Washed Rind
• CULTURE- ~International Cabernet Day~ (September 3rd.)
• DEREK’S FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS Of CABERNET SAUVIGNON
  • CRITERIA– Typicity, Balance, Tannins, Structure, Personal Preference
    1. Napa AVA.,  California
    2. Saint Julian AOC.,  Bordeaux
    3. Stellenbosch,  South Africa
    4. Red Mountain AVA.,  Washington
    5. Mendoza,  Argentina
    6. Red Hills AVA.,  Lake County, California
    7. Colchagua Valley,  Chile

CABERNET SEVERNY (R)

• OLD WORLD- Russia(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- Canada(Quebec)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon,   +RESISTANT/ Cold

CABERNET VOLOS (R)

• OLD WORLD- ?    |   NEW WORLD- ? *Currently No-one is Growing This Grape.
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Bianca

CABERNET WHITE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Langhorne Creek)  France-Southern Rhone(Cotes Catalanes IPG.)
• VITICULTURE- +MUTATION-of-X=Cabernet Sauvignon

CABERTIN (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous)   Belgium   Germany-Pfalz
• VITICULTURE- *PROGEN-of-Cabernet Sauvignon

CABINDA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Lisboa
• VITICULTURE- X=Grand Noir & Joao de Santarem

CABRAL (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal

CACABOUE (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Savoie(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Avana,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CACAMOSCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Costa d’Amalfi DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ Low,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CACCIO Di FERMO NERO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Achladi

*Caccione (Italy/ Lazio) AKA=Cannaiolo

*Cacchione (Italy/ ?) AKA=Bellone, Pacioccone, Pampanaro

*Cadarca (Romania) AKA=Kadarka(Hungary), Gamza(Bulgaria), Skadar

CADDIU (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardegna(Indigenous(Contini Barrile IGP.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Pampinu,  
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  +RESISTANT/ Frost

*Cagnaccia (Italy) AKA=Vernaccia di Oristano, Aregu Biancu, Carnaggia, Granazza

*Cagnina (Italy/ Romagna) AKA=Refosco?  |  Durella, Rabbiosa?

*Cagnulari (Italy/ Sardinia) AKA=Graciano, Morrastel, Xeres

*Cainho de Moreira ( ? ) AKA=Caino Blanco(Vinho Verde)

CAINO BLANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Rias Baixas DO.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Albarino & Amaral,  AKA=Cainho de Moreira(Vinho Verde)
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
  • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Downy, Powdery Mildew
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Light   |   Aroma:
  • Palate:        / +BODY
  • Structure: Low Tannin, –ABV., High Acid

CAINO LONGO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Ribeiro DO.)

*Caino Redondo (Spain/ Monterrie DO.) AKA=Caino Tinto

CAINO TINTO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Minho(Moncao)Indigenous)   Spain-Galicia
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Borracal(Vino Verde), Caino Redondo(Monterrie DO.)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Vinho Verde(Red)

CALABRESE Di MONTENUOVO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Indigenous), Calabria, Campania(Campi Flegrei DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Sangiovese

*Calabrese (Italy/ Sicily) AKA=Nero d’Davola

CALABRISI BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy
• VITICULTURE- X=Bicane & Muscat Blanc,  *PARENT-to-Reichensteiner

CALADOC (R)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)   Spain(Estremadura)   Lebanon
• NEW WORLD- California-Paso Robles   Mexico
• VITICULTURE- X=Grenache & Malbec, *CLONES/ 724

CALAGRANO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Rioja
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Rioja Blanco

CALBANESCO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Romagna DOC.)

*California Grape (California) AKA=Vitis Californica

CALITOR NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Provence(Indigenous(Tavel AOC.)
• VITICULTURE- +MUTATIONS/ Calitor Blanc, Calitor Gris,  *YIELDS/ Low
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Light
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:        / +BODY
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, –ABV., Medi Acid

CALKARASI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Turkey-Denizli-Cal(Indigenous)

CALLET*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Balearic Islands(Mallorca DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Callet Cas Concos & Fogoneu,  *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Raspberry
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, –ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Sobrassada(Mallorcan Cured Sausage)
    • CHEESE PAIRING…

CALLET CAS CONCOS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Balearic Islands(Indigenous(Mallorca DO.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Giro & Beba, *PARENT-to-Callet, Manto Negro

CALMERIA (W)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

CALONA (W)

• NEW WORLD- Spain-Andalucia(Indigenous(Malaga DO.)

CALONA NEGRA (R)

• NEW WORLD- Spain-Andalucia
• VITICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

CALORIA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Tuscany(Indigenous(Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC.)

CAMAIOLA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Campania(Indigenous)Sannio DOC.)

CAMARALET (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bearn AOC.(Indigenous)/ Jurancon AOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Camaralet de Lasseube

*Camaralet de Lasseube ( ? ) AKA=Camaralet

CAMARAOU NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bearn AOC.(Indigenous)/ Jurancon AOC.)
  • Spain–Galicia

CAMARATE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Duoro Valley,  Bairrada
• NEW WORLD- America-Central Coast(Santa Cruz AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana,  X=Cayetana Bianco & Alfrocheiro
  • *PARENT-to-Cabinda, Mindelo, Tinta Alcoa,  AKA=Castelao, Joao de Santarem
  • ~Etymology~ Name After the Village In Lisboa “Camarate”…Referring to Indigenous Grape Origins.
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate: Dry/ Body, Unripe Cherry
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

*Camarese ( ? ) AKA=Vaccarese, Brun Argente

CAMINANTE BLANC (W)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE– *SPECIES-Vitis Arizonica,  +RESISTANT/ Pieces Disease

CAMMINARE NOIR (R)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE– *SPECIES-Vitis Arizonica,  +RESISTANT/ Pieces Disease

CAMPBELL EARLY (R)

• NEW WORLD- America    Japan,   Korea
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Moore Early & (Belvidere & Muscat Hamburg)

*Canada Muscat ( ? ) AKA=Muscat Canada

CANADICE (R)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE– *RIPENER/ Mid-Late
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table

CANAIOLO*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Tuscany(Chianti DOC.), Lazio, Marche, Sardegna
• VITICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Carmignano, Chianti, Vino Montepulciano
  • AKA=Uva Canina
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:             Aroma:    Palate:
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Low Acid

CANAIOLO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Toscana IGP.),  Lazio,  Umbria
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Drupeggio

CANARI NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Ariege(Indigenous)/ Madiran AOC.)

*Candive ( ?)  AKA=Syrah, Antourenein Noir, Basamina, Entoumerein, Hignin, Noir, Marsanne Noir, Schiras, Sirac, Syrac, Serine, Shiraz(Australia)

CANDY SNAP (R)

• OLD WORLD-  ?
• NEW WORLD- America–California(Central Valley)
• VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless, Large, Round
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating, Table
  • Aroma: Strawberry

CANELA (W)

• NEW WORLD- Argentina
• VITICULTURE– X=Listan Prieto & Muscat Blanc

*Canelli Muscat ( ? ) AKA=Muscat Canelli

*Canelono? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

CANICA (R)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal-Madeira

CANINA NERA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia Romagn(Indigenous(Emilia-Romagna IGT./ Rubicone IGT.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Canena, Canailoa, Canucula

*Cannonau (Italy/ Sardinia) AKA=Garnacha(Spain), Granache(France)

CANOCAZO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalucía(Indigenous(Jerez DO.)

*Canyon (America) AKA=Vitis Arizancia

CANORROYO (W)

• NEW WORLD- Spain

*Cape Riesling (South Africa) AKA=Hondarribi Zuri, Claire Riesling, Crouchen

CAPOLONGO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Lazio(Indigenous(Valle Del Camino)
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:             Aroma: Apple
  • Palate:         Structure: High Acid

CAPRETTONE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Lacryma Christi Vesuvio DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *RELATED-to-Ginestra, Piedirosso,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CAPRIANA BIANCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Verona)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CAPTAIN (R)

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

CAPTIVATOR (R)

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

CARACOL (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Madeira Islands(Porto Santo)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CARAMELA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Douro  Valley
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

CARAO DE MOCA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal-Madeira Islands

*Carcajolo Blanc ( ? ) AKA=Bariadorgia

CARCAJOLO NERO (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Corsica(Indigenous(Cagliari DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Parraleta

CARDIN (R)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Montanera, Neirano

CARDINAL (R)

• OLD WORLD- Bulgaria   Croatia   Romania   Portugal
• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE- X=Konigin der Weingarten & Ribier
  • *PARENT-to-Blanc du Bois, Pamyati Uchitelya
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table

*Cargardora (Chile) AKA=Cinsault, Black Malvoisie, Black Prince, Cargadora, Oeillade, Ottavianello, Sinso

*Cargarel (Italy) AKA=Cargarello, Caricarello

CARGARELLO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Colli de Rimini DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Cargarel, Caricarello,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

*Caribbean (America) AKA=Vitis Tilitolia

CARICAGIOLA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardinia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Bonifaccenco, Garrigadolza

CARICA L’ASINO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

*Caricagiola ( ? ) AKA=Parreleta

*Carignan (France) AKA=Mazuelo(Castilla & Leon, Rioja), Carinena(Spain), Carignan(France), Bovale Sardo(Sardinia), Caignano, Mazuelo(Castilla & Leon, Rioja), Samso(Catalunya)

• CULTURE- ~International Carignan Day~ (October 31th., Last Thursday)

CARIGNAN BLANC (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Roussillon(St. Chinian/ Pays d’Herault IGP.)
• VITICULTURE- +MUTATION/ Carignan,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often

CARIGNAN BOUSCHET (R)

• OLD WORLD- France
• VITICULTURE- X=Petit Bouschet & Morrastel
  • ~Etymology~ Crossed by Vine Breeder Henri Bouschet.

CARIGNAN GRIS (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Roussillon

*Carinena (Spain) AKA=Mazuelo(Castilla & Leon, Rioja), Bovale Sardo(Sardinia), Carignan(France), Carignano(Italy), Samso(Catalunya)

*Carinyena (Priorat/ Catalunya) AKA=Mazuelo(Castilla & Leon, Rioja), Bovale Sardo(Sardinia), Carignan(France), Carignano(Italy), Samso(Catalunya)

CARLOS (W)

• NEW WORLD- America-North Carolina
• VITICULTURE- *American=X=Howard & North Carolina,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CARMAN (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-Texas   Brazil
• VITICULTURE- *NATIVE-American-X=Premier & Triumph, (Crossed by TV. Munson.)
  • *SKIN/ Thin

CARMELIAN (R)

• OLD WORLD- America-California(San Joaquin Valley), Texas(Fall Creek)
  • Australia(Margaret River GI.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Carignan & Cabernet Sauvignon & Grenache

CARMENERE*(R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Bordeaux(Pauillac AOC.(Indigenous)/ Medoc AOC.)
  • Italy–Friuli
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Rutherford AVA.),  Washington(Walla Walla AVA.)
  • Chile-Central Valley(Colchagua Valley)   Argentina
  • Australia-North-East Victoria(King Valley GI.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Savagnin,  X=Cabernet Franc & Gros Cabernet
  • *PARENT-to-Gosen,  *CLONES/ 1059, 1059.1
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Mediterranean”,  “Finicky”, “Hard to Graft”
  • *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELDS/ Low
  • #36th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Bordeaux, Chile
  • • +TERPENES/ +Pyrazine(Distinct Vegetable Flavors if Not “Ripened Out”.)
  • Sight: Deep/ Red
  • Aroma: Plum, Black Cherry, Bell Pepper, Herb, Espresso, Leather, Tobacco, Soil
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Cherry, Green Olives, Kale, Cabbage
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi-Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Stews, Lamb With Herbs, Vegetarian Soup
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Queso Chanco
• CULTURE- ~International Carmenere Day~ (November 24th.)

*Carmenet (France/ Bordeaux/ Medoc) AKA=Cabernet Franc

CARMINA (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-California
• VITICULTURE- X=Portugieser & Pinot Noir
  • Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.

CARMINE (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-California
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & (Merlot & Carignan)

*Carminiello? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

CARMINOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Valais(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Noir

*Carnaggia (Italy) AKA=Vernaccia di Oristano, Aregu Biancu, Cagnaccia, Granazza

CARNELIAN (R)

• NEW WORLD- America   Australia-Western Australia(Margeret River GI.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Carignan

*Carnaz (Galicia) AKA=Trousseau(Jura), Bastardo(Doa/Douro), Godello Tinto(Galicia), Gros Cabernet(Australia), Merenzao(Bierzo), Maturana Tinta(Rioja), Tintilla(Tenerife), Verdego Negro/Tinta(Spain), +Others

*Carola (Italy) AKA=Peraverga, Cari, Fra Gemano, Taddone

*Carrasquenha (Portugal) AKA=Cayetana Blanca, Boal, Carrasquenha

CARRASQUIN (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain(Asturias)
• VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Rose

CARREGA BRANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Douro DO./ Beiras DO.)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

*Carrega Tinta (Portugal) AKA=Tinta Carrega

CARRICANTE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Etna DOC.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD-  America-California(Sonoma County)
• VITICULTURE- +DRY-EXTRACT
  • ~Etymology~ “Carrico” Meaning Loaded In Italian….Referring to Its High Yields.
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Clear/ Hay
  • Aroma: Orange, Grapefruit, Musty
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Mineral
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Fish, Seafood   |   CHEESE PAIRING…

*Cartoixa (Montsant, Catalunya) AKA=Xarello, Pansa Blanca, Premsal, Xarel-lo

*Cartouche? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

CASAVECCHIA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Pontelatone DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Malvasia & Abbuoto
  • ~Etymology~ “Casavecchia” Meaning Old House In Italian…Referring to ?.

CASCADE (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Rhone(Ardeche)
• NEW WORLD- America-New York   Canada
• VITICULTURE- X=Seibel 7042 & Gloire de Seibel,  *RIPENER/ Early,  *YIELD/ High

CASCAROLO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Lange/ Roddino/ Sinio)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Reze,  X= ? & ?

*Cascon Tinto ( ? ) AKA=Docal Tinto, Tinto Docal, Tinto Cascon

CASCULHO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Douro DO./ Setubal DO.)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

CASETTA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Valdadige Terrafeiforti DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Foja Tonda

*Cassabria (Italy) AKA=Corvina, Cruina, Veronese

CASTAGNARA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Penisola Sorrentina Rosso DOC./ Avellino DOC.)

CASTEL (R)

• NEW WORLD- Canada-Nova Scotia, British Columbia(Vancouver Island VA.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Gamay & Vitis Riparia

*Castela? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

*Castelao (Portugal, Ribatejo) AKA=Camarate, Joao de Santarem, Castelao Frances, Lariao Preto

*Castelino (Portugal) AKA=Aubun

CASTETS (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Aveyron)Indigenous), Provence,  Bordeaux
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Sonoma Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Camaraou & Gros Cabernet
  • *PARENT-to-Hron, Nitranka, Rimava, Rudava, Torysa, Vah

CASTELLANA BLANCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Alentejo
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana,  X=Cayetana & ?
  • *PARENT-to-Mandon, Quibratinajas Tinto

CASTIGLIONE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Calabria(Indigenous)(Reggio Calabria DOC./ Cosenza DOC.)

CASTILLO De ARCOS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalusia
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana,  X=Cayetana & ?

*Castonotal? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

CATALANESCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Vesuvio), Sardegna
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Catalana,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CATANESE NERO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Palermo DOC., Trapani DOC.)

CATARATTO*(W)  

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Indigenous(Salaparuta DOC./ Alcamo DOC.)
• NEW WORLD- ? 
• VITICULTURE- X=Muscat Alexandria & Garganega,  *PARENT-to-Grillo
  • *CLONES/ Comune, Lucido,  AKA=Bianco Comune, Lucido
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *YIELD/ High
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Marsala,  Etna Bianco
  • Sight:        / Golden
  • Aroma: Melon, Passion Fruit
  • Palate: Sweet-Dry/
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi-Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Fish, Seafood, Fowl, Antipasti, Chicken Cacciatore
    • CHEESE PAIRING…

CATAWBA*(R)

• NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous), North Carolina(Ohio River Valley AVA.),  New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ *HYBRID-Vitis Vinifera/Vitis Labrusca
  • X=Vitis Labrusca & Semillon(Vinifera),  *PARENT-to-Diana, Dracut Amber
  • *RIPENER/ Late
  • ~Etymology~ “Catabwa”…Refers to Catawba River In North Carolina, Which Was Named After the Native People of the Area.
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Jelly, Juice
  • Sight: Hazy/ Golden
  • Aroma: Apricot, Aromatic, Musty, Foxy, Floral
  • Palate:            / +BODY/  Strawberry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., High Acid

*Catbird (America) AKA=Vitis Palmata

*Cavalier (Castres) AKA=Len de l’el(Gaillac), Loin de l’Oeil(Toulouse)

CAVRARA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Colli Berici DOC.)Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often

CAVUS (W)

• OLD WORLD- Turkey(Indigenous)   Greece   Bulgaria   Russia
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

CAYETANA BLANCA (W) “Ancient/ Historical”

• OLD WORLD- Spain(Montilla, Madrid DO.), Extremadura
• VITICULTURE- #21st. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World(2016)
  • *PARENT-to-(18)- Antao Vaz, Boal Vencedor, Camarate, Castellana, Doradilla, Gouveio Estimado, Jaen Tinto, Jampal, Malvasia Preta, Rabo de Ovelha, Siria AKA=Jaen Blanco, Preto Cardana, Baladi 
  • AKA=Carrasquenha, Morisco Branco(Portugal), Pardina(Badajoz)

CAYUGA WHITE (W)

• NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous), New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)
  • Arkansas,  Pennsylvania   Canada-Quebec
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-of-Vitis Labrusca/ Vinifera, *HYBRID–X=Seyval Blanc & Schuyler
  • (Crossed at New York Agricultural Experiment Station In Geneva New York In 1945.)
  • *BUDDER/ Late,  *VIGOR/ High,  *YIELDS/ High,  *RESISTANT/ Cold
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Sparkling

*Cecubo (Itay/ Lazio) AKA=Abbuoto

CEGLED SZEPE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Hungary
• VITICULTURE- X=Bicane & Chasselas (Crossed In 1903)

CELLERINA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous(Tortonese)

*Cencibel (Spain/ La Mancha/ Valdepenas) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others

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

CENERENTE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Soave)Indigenous)

CENTESIMINO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Ravenna Rosso IGT.)

*Centurian ( ? ) AKA=Centurion

CENTURION (R)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE- X=Olmo F2-7 & Garnacha
  • (Crossed by Dr. Harold P. Olmo at the California Agricultural Experiment Station In 1949.)
  • AKA=Centurian

CEP ROUGE (R)

• NEW WORLD- France
• VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & ?, AKA=Moor Queen

CERCEAL BRANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Tejo DO./ Bairrada DO./ Douro DO.)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CEREZA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Argentina(San Jaun(Native)/ Catamarca)
• VITICULTURE- #29th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • X=Muscat Alexandria & Listan Negro,  *SKIN/ Color-Red(Purple)

CERRETO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Costa d’Amalfi IGT.)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/Color-White(Green)

CESENESE*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lazio(Cesanese del Piglio DOCG./ Olevano DOC., Affile DOC./ Rosso Orvietano, DOC.),  Tuscany,  Umbira,  Sicilia
• NEW WORLD-  ?
• VITICULTURE- *CLONES/ Cesanese di Affile, Cesanese Comune
  • *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Garnet
  • Aroma: Cherry, Spice, Pepper
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Cherry, Pomegranate
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

CESAR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Burgundy(Irancy AOC.(Indigenous or Italy)/ Yonne Department)
  • Italy
• VITICULTURE- X=Pinot Noir & Gansfusser or Argant,  AKA=Romano, Romain, Picorneau
  • ~Etymolgy~ Romain Refers to Romans Who Brought Grape to Burgundy.

CETINKA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatia(Hvar)Indigenous)

CEVAT KARA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigenous)

CHACOLIS (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Madiran AOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Franc
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Opaque/
  • Aroma: Blackberry
  • Palate:            /
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

CHAMBOURCIN*(R)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-New York(Finger Lakes),  Pennsylvania,  Virginia
  • Australia(Northern River GI.)
  • Canada-British Columbia(Okanagan Valley VA.), Ontario(Harrow/ Ruthven)
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Regent & ?, (Crossed by Joannes Seyve.)
  • *YIELD/ High,  +RESISTANT/ Fungal Disease
  • *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Cherry, Fig, Leather
  • Palate:          /           , Black Cherry, Plum, Spice
  • Structure: Medi Tannin, ABV., Medi+Acid

CHAMPAGNE (W)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VINICULTURE- *USED/ Eating, Table,  *BERRIES/ Small

CHAMPANEL (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-Texas
• VITICULTURE- X=Vitis Champini & Worden, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • +RESISTANT/ Heat, Drought

CHAMPION (R)

• NEW WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- X=Hartford  & Concord
  • *PROGENY-of-Vitis Labrusca

CHANCELLOR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France
• NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous)New York    Canada-British Columbia
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Rupestris
  • *HYBRID-French-American-X=Seibel 5163 & Seibel 880
  • *PARENT-t0-Geisenheim 8221-3, Joannes Seyve 23-416,  AKA=Siebel 7053
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery/ Downy Mildew
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Cranberry, Blueberry, Plum

*Charbono (California) AKA=Douce Noire(Savoie), Aleante(Spain), Bonardo(Argentina/ (Not Related to Bonarda of Piemonte.), Corbeau(Savoie), Charbonneau(Jura), Serbina, Sevilhao(Portugal), Turca(Italy), Turin(France)

*Charbonneau (Jura) AKA=Douce Noire(Savoie), Aleante(Spain), Bonardo(Argentina/ (Not Related to Bonarda of Piemonte.), Charbono(California), Corbeau(Savoie), Serbina, Sevilhao(Portugal), Turca(Italy), Turin(France)

CHANDROMAVRO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CHARDONEL (W)

• OLD WORLD- America–Arkansas(Ozark Mountain AVA.), Michigan(Lake Michigan Shore AVA), New York
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-French-American–X=Chardonnay & Seyval Blanc
  • *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
  • *HYBRIDIZED/ New York Agricultural Experiment Station
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  +RESISTANT/ Cold

CHARENTSI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Armenia(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Fortified

*Charmont (Switzerland(Indigenous) AKA=Doral

CHARDONNAY*(W) “Ancient/ Historical”

• OLD WORLD- France-Burgundy(Beaune AOC.(Indigenous)/ Chablis AOC./ Saumer AOC./ Champagne AOC.)
  • Austria-Niederosterrech(Kamstal DAC.)  Italy-Friuli(Collio DOC.)   Hungary    Lebanon    Slovenia-Goriska Brda    “Everywhere”
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Russian River AVA./ Santa Rita Hills AVA.), Oregon(Dundee Hills AVA.)
  • Argentina–Mendoza(Uco Valley)   Chile-Aconcagua(Casablanca Valley) “Everywhere”
• VITICULTURE- (Natural)X=Pinot & Gouais Blanc,  *PARENT-to-Chardonel, Charmont, Chasan, Doral, Liliorila, Perde, Ravat Blanc, Sila, Sukholimansky Bely
  • *CLONES/ 4, 5, 72(Cleaned Up Wente), 76.1, 95, 96, 107.1, 112.1, 114.1, 115.1, 124, 131, 277, 548, 809, 809.1, 1066, 1068, 1068.1, C76, Dijon, FPS 15, Hyde, Linda Vista, Mendoza, Mt. Eden, Wente
  • +MUTATIONS/ Chardonnay Musque, Chardonnay Rose, Melon a Queue Rouge
  • AKA=Beaunois(Beaune), Gamay Blanc(Jura), Kereklevelu(Hungary), Morillon(Austria) 
  • *SOILS= Excels In “Sedimentary”, Limestone,  *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool/ Maritime”
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Early,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
  • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew
  • ~Etymology~ Named For the Village of Chardonnay In Maconnais.
    • First Mentioned Dates Back to 1685 In Saone-et-Loire.
• VINICULTURE- +DISTILLED/ Arak,  +AGED/ Oak(Often)/ Sur-Lie,  +STYLES/ Many
  • • +USED/ BLENDED/ Gemischter Satz(Vienna), Champagne(One of the 7 Authorized Grape of Champagne)
    • *Considered “The Wine Artist Grape”, For Its Ability to Produce Many Styles.
  • Sight: Clear/ Hay/ Golden
  • Aroma: Baked Yellow Apple, Pear, Melon, Butter, Oak, Citrus Blossom
  • Palate: Off-Dry to Dry/ +BODY, Butter, Vanilla
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, +ABV., Medi Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Milk Based Sauces, Chicken, Lobster
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Swiss, Munster, Alpine, Brie
  • “Burgundy” vs. “California” Less Ripeness, More Elegant, Less Oak
• FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS Of CHARDONNAY
  • CRITERIA– Based Quality and On General Overall Style of a Region and Personal Preference.
    1. Cote Beaune, Burgundy
    2. Willamette Valley AVA., Oregon
    3. Santa Rita Hills AVA., Santa Barbara
    4. Russian River AVA., California
    5. Margaret River, Perth
    6. Santa Cruz Mountain AVA., California
• CULTURE- ~International Chardonnay Day~ (May 21th.)

CHASAN (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Chardonnay & Palomino Fino

CHASSELAS*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland–Vaud(Indigenous?), Valais  France-Alsace, Loire Valley
  • Romania   Hungary   Germany-Baden(Markgraflerland)   Austria
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Dry Creek AVA.), Oregon(Dundee Hills AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?
  • *PARENT-to-Admirable de Courtiller, Arnsburger, Cegled Szepe, Charmont, Doral Huxelrebe, Mornen Noir, Muscat Fleur d’Oranger, Muscat Ottonel, Nobling
  • +MUTATIONS/ Chasselas Rose Royal, Chasselas Rouge, Chasselas Violet
  • AKA=Fendant(Valais), Flambeau(Alsace), Gutedel(Germany), Luter, Peralan, Wyssluter
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool”,  *BUDDER/ Early-Mid,  *VIGOR/ High
  • Most of Evidence Leads to Switzerland as Being its Indigenous Home, But Some Think It’s From Jordan Valley In Egypt and Brought to Switzerland.
  • First Referrenced In Viticulture Book In 1538.
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating, Table
  • Sight: Clear/ Golden
  • Aroma: Lemon, Stone Fruit, Almond, Floral, Spice
  • Palate: Dry/ Body, Citrus, Slight Spritz
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Fondue, Pork
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Racletti

CHATUS (R)

• OLD WORLD- France(Ardech)Indigenous)
  • Italy-Piemonte(Saluzzesi DOC./ Pinerolese DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of- ?,  *PARENT-to-Pougnet, Sereneze de Voreppe

CHELOIS (R)

• OLD WORLD- France(Ardeche)Breed)
• NEW WORLD- America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Bienvenu & Roi de Noirs

CHELVA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain(Ribera Guadiana DO./ Extremadura/ Castilla La Mancha)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CHENANSON (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Indigenous), Provence
• VITICULTURE- X=Grenache & Jurançon

CHENEL (W)

• OLD WORLD- South Africa(Northern Cape)
• VITICULTURE- X=Chenin Blanc & Trebbiano,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CHENIN BLANC*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- France–Loire Valley(Vouvray AOC.(Indigenous)/ Saumur AOC./ Savennieres AOC.), Languedoc(Limoux AOC.)
• NEW WORLD- South Africa–Cape Town(Stellenbosch)
  • America-California(Napa AVA./ Clarksburg AVA.), Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.), Washington(Horse Heaven Hill AVA.)  Argentina   Australia   Chile   
• VITICULTURE- #27th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World(2016)
  • *PROGENY-of-Savagnin,  X=Savagnin & ?,  *CLONES/ 1.1, 6.1, 17.3
  • *PARENT-to-Balzac Blanc, Chenel, Colombard, Meslier-Saint-Francois, Therona
  • AKA=Agudelo(Galicia), Agudillo(Spain), Gros Pineau(Touraine), Pineau de la Loire(Loire), Steen(South Africa), Verdurant(Montluconnais)
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green), Thin
  • +RESISTANT/ Leaf-Roll,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Botritis, Powdery Mildew
  • ~Etymology~ Named Chenin After the Monastery of Montchenin In Touraine, France.
• VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Dry, Botrytis,  +USED/ Cremant-Loire(Saumur, Vouvray)
  • Sight: Hazy/ Gold
  • Aroma: Tropical Fruit, Honey, Apricot, Almond, Citrus Blossom, Wet Wool
  • Palate: Dry-Sweet/ BODY, Melon, Licorice, Passion Fruit, Quince
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, –ABV., Medi+Acid…TEXTURE/ Lanolin/ Waxy
    • FOOD PAIRING… Shell Fish, Salad, Lighter Seafood, Roasted Pear
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Chevre, Goat, Mozzarella
  • “Loire Valley” vs. “South Africa”
• CULTURE- ~International Chenin Blanc Day~ (June 15th.)

*Chenin Noir ( ? ) AKA=Pineau d’Anuis,(Loire Valley) Plant de Mayet

*Chenivesse? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

*Cherven Misket ( ? ) AKA=Misket Cherven

*Chevrier ( ? ) AKA=Semillon, Blanc Doux, Columbier

*Chiavennasca (Lombardia/Valtellina) AKA=Nebbiolo, Melascone(Biella), Picotendro(Valle d’Aosta), Picutener(Valle d’Aosta), Prunenta(Val d’Ossola), Spanna(Alto Piemonte)

• ~Etymology~ “Chiavenna”…Refers to Nearby Town In Valtellina.

CHIAVENNASCA BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *YIELD/ High,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green),  +RESISTANT/ Cold

CHICHAUD (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Provence(Ardeche)Indigenous)

CHIDIRIOTIKO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Lesbos Island)Indigenous)

CHILAR (W)

• OLD WORLD- Armenia-Vayotz Dzor(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Thick, Color-White,  +RESISTANT/ Cold

*Chinebuli ( ? ) AKA=Chinuri

CHINURI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia-Kartli(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Chinebuli,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Sparkling

CHITISKVERT TETRI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia

CHITISTVALA TETRI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia–Kakheti

CHKHAVERI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia-Guria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELD/ Low,  *SKIN/Thick
  • *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.

CHOLORES (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CHONDROMAVRO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Macedonia(Kozani)

CHOUCHILLON (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Northern Rhone Valley(Condrieu AOC.)Indigenous)

CHUMUTA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)

CHVITILURI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)

CIANORIE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli-Venezia Giulia(Indigenous)

CIBELLE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Azores(Pico DO.)

CIDADEHE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Douro Valley
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

CICLOPICA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy
• VITICULTURE- X=Bicane & Pirovano 19,  *PARENT-to-Aromatica

CIDREIRO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Beiras
• VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?

CIENNA (R)

• NEW WORLD- Australia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Sumoll & Cabernet Sauvignon

*Ciguente (Extremadura) AKA=Siria(Portugal), Alva(Beira), Codega(Douro), Crato Branco(Algarve), Malvasia Castellana(Castilla y Leon), Rouperio, Sabro(Canary Islands)

*Ciliegino (Italy) AKA=Ciliegiolo

CILIEGIOLO (R)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Tuscany(Chianti DOC./ Maremma/ Montecarlo DOC.), Liguria(Colli Luni DOC.),  Lazio, Marche, Umbria
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Sangiovese,  AKA=Ciliegino
  •  *RIPENER/ Early,  *SKIN/ Thick
  • ~Etymology~ Ciliegia Meaning Cherry In Italian, Referring to the Resemblance of Cherries, In Color and Shape.
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Chianti

*Cimixa (Italy/ Liguria) AKA=Scimiscia, Simixa

CINSAUT*(R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Rhone(Tavel AOC.(Indigenous)/ Costieres de Nimes AOC.), Provence(Bandol AOC.)
  • Algeria   Morocco   Lebanon-Bekaa Valley   Tunisia
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Paso Robles AVA., Dry Creek AVA., Washington(Wahluke Slope AVA.)   Chile–South(Bio Bio)   South Africa
• VITICULTURE- #35th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • X= Rivairenc(?) & ?,  *PARENT-to-Pinotage,  *CLONES/ 92, 508, Tablas Creek
  • AKA=Black Malvoisie(California-Historic), Black Prince(Australia-Historic), Cargadora, Grecau(Sardegna), Hermitage(South Africa), Marroquin, Oeillade, Ottavianello(Puglia), Samso(Catalunya), Sinso(Spain)
  • *RIPENER/ Early,  *YIELDS/ High,  *SKIN/ Thick
  • *CLIMATE=Excels In “Continental”,  +RESISTANT/ Drought/ Heat/ Disease
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often/ Chateauneuf-Du Pape(One of 8 Reds/ 13 Grapes)
  • Sight: Opaque/ Brick
  • Aroma: Herb, Spice, Almond
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., High Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Escargot, Lamb   |    CHEESE PAIRING…

CIPRO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

*Cirfandli (Hungary) AKA=Zierfandler(Austria), Spatrot, Zerjavina(Slovania)

CITRONNY MAGARACH (W)

• OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigencous)   Russia
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CIURLESE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Rimini IGT.)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CIVIDINO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli-Venezia Giulia(Indigenous)

*Claire Riesling (Australia) AKA=Hondarribi Zuri, Crouchen, Cape Riesling

CLAIRETTE (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Rhone(Chateaneuf-Du Pape AOC.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Paso Robles AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Blanquette
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Chateauneuf-Du Pape(One of 5 Whites/ 13 Grapes), Vermouth
  • Sight:               /
  • Aroma: Floral, Fruity
  • Palate:             / +BODY, Lemon
  • Structure: Low Tannins, +ABV., Low Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING…    |     CHEESE PAIRING…

CLAVERIE (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Landes)Indigenous)

*Clevner (Germany) AKA=Fruhburgunder, Pinot Madeleine

CLINTON (R)

• OLD WORLD- Austria   Italy   Switzerland
• NEW WORLD- America   Brazil
• VITICULTURE- *American/*HYBRID-(Natural)–X=Vitus Labrusca & Vitus Riparia
  • AKA=Clinto, Fragolo,  +RESISTANT/ Phylloxera, Mildew, Cold

CLOETA (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-Texas
• VITICULTURE- *American-X=America & RW. Munson, (Breed by TV. Munson.)

*Coarna Alba (Romania) AKA=Pukhliakovsky(Russia)

COCOCCIOLA BIANCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Puglia(Indigenous), Abruzzi(Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC.)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Trebbiano(Often)

COCOCCIOLA NERA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Barbera

CODA Di CAVALLO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Ischia DOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CODA Di PECORA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Caserta)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CODA Del VOLPE *(W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous)Vesuvio DOC./ Taburino Sannio DOC./ Solopaca DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Falerno
• VINICULTUE- +BLENDED/ La Crimea Christi
  • Sight: Clear/ Straw
  • Aroma: Peach(White), Orange(Mandarin), Herb(Sage)
  • Palate: Dry/ -Body
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Oysters

*Codega (Douro) AKA=Siria(Portugal), Alva(Beira), Ciguente(Extramadura), Crato Branco(Algarve), Malvasia Castellana(Castilla y Leon), Roupeiro, Sabro(Canary Islands)

CODIVARTA (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Corsica(Indigenous)

*Codrinski ( ? ) AKA=Kodrinskii(Moldova)

COGLIONARA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Ischia DOC.)Indigenous)

*Colgadero (Spain) AKA=Quiebratinajas Tinto, Tinto Quiebratingas

COLOBEL (R)

• OLD WORLD- France

COLOMBANA NERO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Luguria(Colli Piacentini DOC.(Indigenous)/ Colli di Luna DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Mammolo

COLOMBARD*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Gascony/ Charentes(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Russian River AVA./ Redwood Valley AVA.)   South Africa   Austria
• VITICULTURE- #28th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • X=Gouais Blanc & Chenin Blanc,  *PARENT-to-Triplet Blanc
  • AKA=French Colombard(America)
  • *YIELD/ High,  +SUSEPTABLE/ Rot, Powdery Mildew
• VINICULTURE- +TERPENES/ +Thiols,  +DISTILLED/ Armagnac, Cognac, Brandy(South Africa)
  • Sight: Clear/ Straw
  • Aroma: Citrus, Spice, Herb
  • Palate:            / -Body, Peach
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., High Acid

COLOMBAUD (W)

• OLD WORLD- France(Var)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN-Color-White(Green)

*Colombier ( ? ) AKA=Semillon, Blanc Doux, Chevrier

*Coloosa (America) AKA=Vitis Shuttleworthii

COLORAILLO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Castilla-La Mancha(Terra de Castilla)Indigenous)

COLORINO AMERICANO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE-
  • **Considered Not to Be One Grape But a Group/ Family of Grapes Know as Colorino.

COLORINO Di LUCCA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany

COLORINO Di PISA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany

COLORINO VALDARNO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Montecarlo DOC./ Orvietano Rosso DOC.)  Liguria,  Marche
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Colorino Toscano
• *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELDS/ High,  +RESISTANT/ Disease
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ With Sangiovese(Often)
  • Sight: Opaque/
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins

*Coma ( ? ) AKA=Tardana, Planta Nova

COMPLETER (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Graubunden(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Malstraube

COMPLEXA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Madeira
• VITICULTURE- X=Castelao & Tintinha

CONCIEIRA (R)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal-Duriense(Douro Valley)

CONCORD*(R)

• NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous), New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Michigan
  • Washington(Yakima Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Vitis Lambrusca & Vitis Vinifera(1/3)
  • *PARENT-to-Belvidere, Beta, Brighton, Champion, Moore’s Diamond, Witt
  • *SKIN/ Color-Red(Blue)
  • ~Etymology~ Name Refers to Town In Massachusetts.
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Jelly, Juice, Candy, Kosher Wine
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Grape, Foxy
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannin, ABV., Medi Acid

*Corbeau (Savoie) AKA=Douce Noire(Savoie), Aleante(Spain), Bonardo(Argentina/ (Not Related to Bonarda of Piemonte.), Charbono(California), Charbonneau(Jura), Serbina, Sevilhao(Portugal), Turca(Italy), Turin(France)

CORBINA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneta(Indigenous)

CORCIEIRA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Duriense(Douro DOC.)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

CORDENOSSA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Friuli-Venezia Giulia(Spilimbergo Hills)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Cordinos,  *CLONES/ Piccolo, Grande

*Cordinos ( ? ) AKA=Cordenossa

CORDUSEL (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

*Cori (Italy/ Lazio) AKA=Nero Buono

CORINTO NERO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Sicily,  Emilia-Romagna
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Tarmarina

CORNACCHIA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)

CORNALIN D’AOSTA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Valle Aosta(Indigenous)   Switzerland-Valais(Vetroz)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Broblanc, Corniola, Humagne Rouge(Switzerland)

CORNALIN Du VALAIS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland–Valais
• VITICULTURE- X=Petite Rouge & Mayolet,  AKA=Rouge Du Pays, Landroter
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/
  • Aroma: Cherry, Clove
  • Palate:      /        , Licorice
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins +ABV., Medi+Acid

CORNAREA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & Barbera

CORNETTA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Umbria(Indigenous)
• VITICULUTRE- ~Etymology~ Corno Meaning Horn In Italian…Referring to Its Berries Which Are Horn Shapped.

CORNIFESTO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Transmontano, Duriense
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana Blanc,  *PARENT-to-Tinta Valdosa
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

*Corniola ( ? ) AKA=Humagne Rouge, Broblanc, Cornalin d’Aosta

*Corolioc ( ? ) AKA=Rkatsiteli, Baiyu(China)

COROT NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Geneva(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *VIGOR/ High

*Corropio (Portugal) AKA=Rayada Melonera

CORTESE*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Alto Monferrato DOC.(Indigenous)/ Gavi DOC./ Colli Toronesi DOC./ Oltrepo Pavese DOC.)
• NEW WORLD- America-Mendocino   Australia-Victoria(Upper Goulburn GI.)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Thin,  *YIELD/ High
  • AKA=Gavi
• VINICULTURE- +AGED/ Never,  +BLENDED/ With Gavi(Often)
  • Sight: Clear/ Straw
  • Aroma: Lime, Granny Smith, Peach, Chamomile
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ Body, Lemon, Mineral
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi-Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Steamed Crab, Shrimp Scampi, Basil & Pine Nuts
    • CHEESE PAIRING…

CORVA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Indigenous(Brescia DOC.)

CORVINA*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(San Benito County), Pennsylvania, Virginia
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Pinot,  X=Refosco & ?
  • ~Etymology~ Corvo Meaning Crow In Italian…Referring to Its Dark Color of Skins and Wine.
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Valpolicella
  • Sight: Murky/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Tar, Leather, Cherry, Earth
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Tart Cherry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Steamed Crab, Shrimp Scampi
    • CHEESE PAIRING…

*Corvino (Italy/ Friuli) AKA=Curvin

CORVINONE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Venteto(Indigenous(Bardolino DOC./ Valpolicella DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Valpolicella
  • ~Etymology~ “Corvo” Meaning Crow In Italian, Referring to Its Dark Color of Skins and Wine.

*Cot (France/ Loire) AKA=Malbec

COTTON CANDY (W)

• OLD WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ High, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating, Table

COUDERC NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Indigenous)/ Languedoc
• NEW WORLD- Brazil
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Bourrisquou & Vitis Rupestris,  *PARENT-to-Muscat du Moulin
  • AKA=Couderc 13, Couderc 603

COUNOISE*(R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Rhone(Chateauneuf-du Pape AOC.(Indigenous), Languedoc, Provence(Aux-en-Provence AOC.)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Anderson Valley AVA./ Paso Robles AVA./ Red Hills AVA.),  Washington(Red Mountain AVA./ Walla Walla AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *CLONES/ 508
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Continental”,  *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Chateauneuf-du Pape(One of 8 Reds/ 13 Grapes)
  • Sight: Hazy/ Light
  • Aroma: Floral, Herb, Strawberry, Dried Cranberry
  • Palate:        /        , Pepper, Spice, Anise, Minerally
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., High Acid

COURBU BLANC*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Basque Country(Getariako Txakolina DO.)Indigenous)
  • France-South-West(Irouleguy AOC./ Jurancon AOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Crouchen, Hondarribi Zuri, Ondarrabi Zuri
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Maritime”
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ (Often)
  • Sight: Clear/ Hay
  • Aroma: White Beach
  • Palate:  Dry / Body, Lime
  • Structure: Low Tannins, –ABV., High+Acid

COURBU NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Jurancon AOC.(Indigenous)/ Bearn AOC.)

*Courtiller Musque (Germany) AKA=Muscat d’Eisenstadt, Muscat Précoce de-Saumur

COVE BLANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy
• VITICULTURE- X=Harslevelu & Malvasia Trevigiana

*Crabs Black Burgundy (Sonoma…Historical) AKA=Mondeuse Noire

CRAMPOSIE SELCTIONARA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Romania-Dragasani(Indigenous)

*Crato Branco (Algarve) AKA=Siria(Portugal), Alva(Beira), Ciguente(Extramadura), Codega(Douro), Malvasia Castellana(Castilla y Leon), Roupeiro, Sabro(Canary Islands)

CREPALLOCHI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Uva Tosca

*Crespiello ( ? ) AKA=Vidadillo

CREVELING (R)

• OLD WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE- X=Vitis Labrusca ?  & Vitis Vinifera ?
  • *PROGENY-to-Sheridan/ Steuben/ Noiret/ Wayne/ Mills

CRIMSON (R)

• NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table

*Criolla Chica (Argentina) AKA=Listan Prieto, Arjuncao(Portugal), Hariri(Morocco), Mission(America), Molar(Lisboa/Colares), Pais(Chile), Palomina Negra(La Mancha), Rose of Peru(Sonoma-Historic)

• ~Etymology~ Term For Colonial Era People, Animals or Plants of Spanish Decent.

CRIOLLA GRANDE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza(Native)
• VITICULTURE- #48th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • 3rd. Most Planted/ Argentina
• VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Rose

*Criolla Mediana? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)

CRLJENAK CRI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia
• VITICULTURE-X=Tribidrag & ?

*Crljenak Kastelanski (Croatia) AKA=Zinfindel, Primativo, Tribidrag

• ~Etymology~ Translates to Kastela Red Wine.

CROA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Oltrepo Pavese DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Moradella

CROATINA*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Lombardia(Oltrepo Pavese DOC.), Piemonte(Tortonesi DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Ervi,  AKA=Bonarda,  *SKIN/ Thick
  • ~Etymology~ Little Croatian Girl…Refering to ?.
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Garnett
  • Aroma: Prune, Fig, Vegetable
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Blackberry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

CROUCHEN (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West
• NEW WORLD- South Africa   Australia
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Therona
  • AKA=Hondarribi Zuri, Cape Riesling, Claire Riesling

CROVASSA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Valley d’Aosta(Donnas DOC.)

CROVINA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria(Punta Crena Estate), Friuli

*Cruina ( ? ) AKA=Corvina, Cassabria, Veronese

CRUVIN (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria(Colline Savonesi IGP.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Corvino(Friuli)

CRYSTAL (W)