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CABERINTA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Morocco
- NEW WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Ruby & Ruby Cabernet, *VIGOR/ High, *YIELD/ High
CABERNET BLANC (G)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous) Germany-Pfalz
- Italy-Tuscany(Bolglieri DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon
CABERNET CARBON (B)
- OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous) Switzerland
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon
CABERNET COLONJES (B)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous) Netherlands Sweden
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Merzling & Zarya Severa & Muscat Ottonel
CABERNET CORTIS (B)
- OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous) Switzerland France-Southern Rhone(Cotes Catalanes IPG.)
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Bronner
CABERNET CUBIN (B)
- OLD WORLD- Germany-Wurttemberg(Indigenous) Switzerland
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon
CABERNET DORIO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Germany–Württemberg(Crossed) Switzerland
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Dornfelder, AKA=Cabernet Dorsa
*Cabernet Dorsa (Switzerland) AKA=Cabernet Dorio
CABERNET FRANC*(Bl) “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- *PROGENY-of- ?, X= ? & ?
- *PARENT-to-Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Hondarribi Beltza, Morenoa, Merlot
- AKA=Acheria(Basque), Ardounet(Bearn), Bouchet(St. Emilion), Breton(Loire Valley), Carmenet(Medoc), Trouchet Noir(?), Tsapournako(Macedonia)
- *CLONE/ 210, 212, 214, 214.1, 327, 327.1, 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
CABERNET GERNISCHT (B)
- OLD WORLD- China-Shandong, Ningxia
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Carmenere
CABERNET JURA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon
CABERNET MITOS (B)
- OLD WORLD- Germany(Crossed)
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Blaufrankisch
CABERNET MORAVIA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Czech Republic-Moravia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Franc & Zweigelt
CABERNET PFEFFER (B)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Cienega Valley AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Franc & ?
- ~Etymology~ Pfeffer…Refering to William Pfeffer Who Crossed it Or Pheffer After the Germany Word For Pepper.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON*(B) “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- *PROGENY-of-Savagnin, X=Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc
- *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, Heritage(FPS #31), Healy, UC, Davis30(Disney-Silverado), Weimer
- AKA=Uva Francesca(Chianti), #1 Planted/ World
- +RESISTANT/ Disease, Frost, *RIPENER/ Late, *BERRIES/ Small, *REPLANTED/ 35 years
- +TERPENES/ +Pyrazine, +Thiols, +Rotundone
- VINICULTURE- **Wine Usually Produced In a “Classic” Style.
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- +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
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- DEREK’S FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS Of CABERNET SAUVIGNON
- CRITERIA– Typicity, Balance, Tannins, Structure, Personal Preference
- Napa AVA., California
- Saint Julian AOC., Bordeaux
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Walla Walla AVA., Washington
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Red Hills AVA., Lake County, California
- Colchagua Valley, Chile
- CRITERIA– Typicity, Balance, Tannins, Structure, Personal Preference
CABERNET SEVERNY (B)
- OLD WORLD- Russia(Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- Canada(Quebec)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cabernet Sauvignon, +RESISTANT/ Cold
CABERNET WHITE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany(Langhorne Creek) France-Southern Rhone(Cotes Catalanes IPG.)
- VITICULTURE- *MUTATION-of-X=Cabernet Sauvignon
CABERTIN (B)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous) Belgium Germany-Pfalz
- VITICULTURE- *PROGEN-of-Cabernet Sauvignon
CABINDA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Lisboa
CACABOUE (G)
- OLD WORLD- France-Savoie(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Avana
CACAMOSCA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Costa d”Amalfi DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ Low
*Caccione (Italy/ Lazio) AKA=Cannaiolo
*Cacchione (Italy/ ?) AKA=Bellone, Pacioccone, Pampanaro
*Cadarca (Romania) AKA=Kadarka, Gamza
CADDIU (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardegna(Indigenous(Contini Barrile IGP.)
*Cagnina (Italy/ Romagna) AKA=Refosco
*Cagnulari (Italy/ Sardinia) AKA=Graciano, Morrastel, Xeres
CAINO BLANCO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Rias Baixas DO.)
CAINO LONGO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Ribeiro DO.)
*Caino Redondo (Spain/ Monterrie DO.) AKA=Caino Tinto
CAINO TINTO (B)
- 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 (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Indigenous), Calabria, Campania(Campi Flegrei DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Sangiovese
*Calabrese (Italy/ Sicily) AKA=Nero d’Davola
CALADOC (B)
- OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous) Spain(Estremadura) Lebanon
- NEW WORLD- California-Paso Robles Mexico
- VITICULTURE- X=Grenache & Malbec, *CLONES/ 724
CALAGRANO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Rioja
CALBANESCO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Romagna DOC.)
*California Grape (California) AKA=Vitis Californica
CALITOR NOIR (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Provence(Indigenous(Tavel AOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ Low
- VINICULTURE-
- Palate: / +BODY
CALKARASI (B)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey-Denizli-Cal(Indigenous)
CALLET*(B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Balearic Islands(Mallorca DO.)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Callet Cas Concos & Fogoneu
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
- Sight:
- Aroma:
- Palate:
- Structure:
- FOOD PAIRING… Sobrassada(Mallorcan Cured Sausage)
- CHEESE PAIRING…
CALLET CAS CONCOS (B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Balearic Islands(Indigenous(Mallorca DO.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Giro & Beba, *PARENT-to-Manto Negro
CALMERIA (W)
- NEW WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating
CALONA (W)
- NEW WORLD- Spain-Andalucia(Indigenous(Malaga DO.)
CALORIA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy–Tuscany(Indigenous(Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC.)
CAMARALET (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bearn AOC.(Indigenous)/ Jurancon AOC.)
CAMARAOU NOIR (B)
- 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
- 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
CAMMINARE BLANC (W)
- NEW WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE– +RESISTANT/ Pieces Disease
CAMMINARE NOIR (B)
- NEW WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE– +RESISTANT/ Pieces Disease
CAMPBELL EARLY (B)
- NEW WORLD- America Japan, Korea
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Moore Early & (Belvidere & Muscat Hamburg)
CAMPOLONGO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy–Lazio(Indigenous(Valle Del Camino)
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Aroma: Apple
- Palate: Structure: High Acid
CANAIOLO*(B)
- 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 (B)
- 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
- Aroma: Strawberry
CANICA (B)
- OLD WORLD– Portugal-Madeira
CANINA NERA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia Romagn(Indigenous(Emilia-Romagna IGT./ Rubicone IGT.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Canena, Canailoa, Canucula
*Cannonau (Italy/ Sardinia) AKA=Garnacha, Granache
CANOCAZO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalucía(Indigenous)
*Canyon (America) AKA=Vitis Arizancia
CAPRETTONE (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Lacryma Christi Vesuvio DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *RELATED-to-Ginestra, Piedirosso
CAPRIANA BIANCA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Verona)Indigenous)
CAPTAIN (B)
- NEW WORLD- America–Texas
- VITICULTURE– *American-X=American & RW. Munson, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
CAPTIVATOR (B)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Herbert & Meladel, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
CARACOL (G)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Madeira Islands(Porto Santo)
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 (B)
- 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, +USED/ Eating
*Cargardora (Chile) AKA=Black Malvoisie, Black Prince, Cargadora, Cinsault, Oeillade, Ottavianello, Sinso
*Cargarel (Italy) AKA=Cargarello, Caricarello
CARGARELLO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Colli de Rimini DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Cargarel, Caricarello
*Caribbean (America) AKA=Vitis Tilitolia
CARICAGIOLA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardinia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Bonifaccenco, Garrigadolza
CARICA L’ASINO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
*Caricagiola ( ? ) AKA=Parreleta
CARIGNAN*(B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Aragon(Indigenous), Catalunya(Priorat DO.) Cyprus Morocco
- Italy-Sardinia(Sucis DOC.) France–Rhone(Corbieres AOC./ Ventoux AOC.), Corsica Algeria
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Fiddletown AVA.) Chile-Central Valley(Maule Valley)
- Argentina-Mendoza
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Argaman, Ruby Cabernet, *CLONES/ 6
- AKA=Bovale Sardo(Sardinia), Caignano, Carinena(Aragon), Carinyena(Catalunya), Mazuelo(Rioja), Samso(Catalunya)
- Vine Training– Bush, *CLIMATE= “Continental”, Dry/ Heat/ Wind
- +RESISTANT/ Heat, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew, Bunch Rot
- *BUDDER/ Late, *RIPENER/ Late, *VIGER/ High, *YIELD/ High, *CLUSTERS/ Large/ Tight
- VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Often
- Sight: Opaque
- Aroma: Cherry, Pepper, Earth, Cedar
- Palate: Dry / Body, Cranberry, Blackberry
- Structure: High Tannins, ABV., High Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Stews, Lamb, Roasted Meat | CHEESE PAIRING… Manchego
CARIGNAN BLANC (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Roussillon(St. Chinian/ Pays d’Herault IGP.)
- VITICULTURE- *MUTATION/ Carignan, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
CARIGNAN GRIS (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Roussillon
*Carinyena (Priorat/ Catalunya) AKA=Carignan, Bovale Sardo(Sardinia), Caignano, Carinena, Mazuelo, Samso(Catalunya)
CARLOS (G)
- NEW WORLD- America-North Carolina
- VITICULTURE- *American=X=Howard & North Carolina
CARMAN (B)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *NATIVE-American-X=Premier & Triumph, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
- *SKIN/ Thin
CARMELIAN (B)
- OLD WORLD- America-California(San Joaquin Valley), Texas(Fall Creek)
- Australia(Margaret River GI.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Carignan & Cabernet Sauvignon & Grenache
CARMENERE*(B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Bordeaux(Pauillac AOC.(Indigenous)/ Medoc AOC.)
- Italy–Friuli
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Oakville 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”, +Diurnal Shifts, “Finicky”, “Hard to Graft”
- *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELDS/ Low
- 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 w/Herbs, Vegetarian Soup
- CHEESE PAIRING… Queso Chanco
-
*Carmenet (France/ Bordeaux/ Medoc) AKA=Cabernet Franc
CARMINE (B)
- NEW WORLD- America-California
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & (Merlot & Carignan)
CARMINOIR (B)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Valais(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinot Noir
*Carola (Italy) AKA=Peraverga, Cari, Fra Gemano, Taddone
CARRASQUIN (B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain(Asturias)
- VINICULTURE- *STYLES/ Rose
CARREGA BRANCO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Douro DO./ Beiras DO.)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
CARRICANTE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Etna DOC.)Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- ?
- 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…
CASAVECCHIA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Pontelatone DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Malvasia & Abbuoto
- ~Etymology~ “Casavecchia” Meaning Old House In Italian…Referring to ?.
CASCADE (B)
- 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
CASCULHO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Douro DO./ Setubal DO.)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
CASETTA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Valdadige Terrafeiforti DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Foja Tonda
*Cassabria (Italy) AKA=Corvina, Cruina, Veronese
CASTAGNARA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Penisola Sorrentina Rosso DOC./ Avellino DOC.)
CASTEL (B)
- OLD WORLD- Canada-Nova Scotia, British Columbia(Vancouver Island VA.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Gamay & Vitis Riparia
CASTETS (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Aveyron)Indigenous), Provence, Bordeaux
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Rimava
*Castelao (Portugal, Ribatejo) AKA=Camarate, Joao de Santarem
CASTELLANA BLANCA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Alentejo
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana, X=Cayetana & ?
CASTIGLIONE (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Calabria(Indigenous)(Reggio Calabria DOC./ Cosenza DOC.)
CASTILLO De ARCOS (B)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalusia
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana, X=Cayetana & ?
*Cartoixa (Montsant, Catalunya) AKA=Xarello, Pansa Blanca, Premsal, Xarel-lo
CATALANESCA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Vesuvio), Sardegna
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Catalana
CATANESE NERO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Palermo DOC., Trapani DOC.)
CATARATTO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Indigenous(Salaparuta DOC./ Alcamo DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Muscat Alexandria & Garganega, *PARENT-to-Grillo
- *CLONES/ Comune, Lucido, AKA=Bianco Comune, *YIELD/ High
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Marsala
- Sight:
- Aroma: Melon, Passion Fruit
- Palate: Sweet-Dry/
- Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi-Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Fish, Seafood, Fowl, Antipasti
- CHEESE PAIRING…
CATAWBA*(B)
- 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), *RIPENER/ Late
- ~Etymology~ “Catabwa”…Refers to Catawba River In North Carolina.
- 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
CAVARA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Colli Berici DOC.)Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
CAVUS (G)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey(Indigenous) Greece Bulgaria Russia
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating
CAYETANA BLANCA (W) “Ancient/ Historical”
- OLD WORLD- Spain(Montilla, Madrid DO.)
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-(18)- Antao Vaz, Camarate, Castellana, Doradilla, Gouveio Estimado, Jaen Tinto, Malvasia Preta, Rabo de Ovelha, Siria, AKA=Jaen Blanco, Pardina, Baladi
CAYUGA (W)
- NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous), New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)
- Arkansas, Pennsylvania Canada-Quebec
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-Frrench/ American, *SPECIES-of-Vitis Labrusca
- X=Seyval Blanc & Schuyler (Hybridized 1972/ Cornell)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Sparkling
*Cecubo (Itay/ Lazio) AKA=Abbuoto
CELLERINA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy–Piemonte(Indigenous(Tortonese)
*Cencibel (Spain/ La Mancha/ Valdepenas) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others
*Cencibera ( ? ) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others
CENERENTE (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Soave)Indigenous)
CENTESIMINO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Ravenna Rosso IGT.)
CEREZA (P)
- OLD WORLD- Argentina(San Jaun(Native)/ Catamarca)
- VITICULTURE- X=Muscat Alexandria & Listan Negro
CERCEAL BRANCO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Tejo DO./ Bairrada DO./ Douro DO.)
CERRETO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Indigenous(Costa d’Amalfi IGT.)
CESENESE (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lazio(Olevano DOC., Affile DOC./ Rosso Orvietano, DOC.), Sicilia
- NEW WORLD- ?
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Full/ Garnet
- Aroma: Spice, Pepper
- Palate: Dry/ +BODY
- Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., High Acid
CESAR (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Burgundy(Irancy AOC.(Indigenous)/ Yonne Department)
- VITICULTURE- X=Pinot Noir & Argant, AKA=Romano
CETINKA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatia(Hvar)Indigenous)
CEVAT KARA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigenous)
CHACOLIS (B)
- 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*(B/ T)
- 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)
- VITICULURE- *HYBRID-French/ American, X=Regent & ?
- +RESISTANT/ Fungal Disease, *YIELD/ High, +Teinturier
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Full/ Ruby
- Aroma: Cherry, Fig, Leather
- Palate: / , Black Cherry, Plum, Spice
- Structure: Medi Tannin, ABV., Medi+Acid
CHAMPANEL (B)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- X=Vitis Champini & Worden, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
- +RESISTANT/ Heat, Drought
CHANCELLOR (B)
- OLD WORLD- France
- NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous)New York Canada-British Columbia
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Rupestris
- *HYBRID-French-American-X=Seibel 5163 & Seibel 880
*Charbono (California) AKA=Bonarda, Chardonneau, Corbeau, Douce Noire
*Charbonneau (France/ Jura) AKA=Bonarda, Charbono, Corbeau, Douce Noire
CHANDROMAVRO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous)
CHARDONEL (G)
- OLD WORLD- America–Arkansas(Ozark Mountain AVA.), Michigan(Lake Michigan Shore AVA), New York
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-French-American–X=Chardonnay & Seyval Blanc
- *HYBRIDIZED/ New York Agricultural Experiment Station
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late
CHARENTSI (B)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia(Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- *STYLES/ Fortified
*Charmont (Switzerland(Indigenous) AKA=Doral
CHARDONNAY*(LG) “Ancient/ Historical”
- OLD WORLD- France-Burgundy(Beaune AOC.(Indigenous)/ Chablis AOC./ Saumer AOC.)
- Italy-Friuli(Collio DOC.) Lebanon Austria(Kamstal) “Everywhere”
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Russian River AVA./ Santa Rita Hills AVA.)
- Argentina–Mendoza(Uco Valley) Chile-Aconcagua(Casablanca Valley)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of- X=Pinot & Gouais Blanc, *PARENT-to-Chasan, Perde
- *CLONES/ Old Wente- Clones 4, 5, 72(Cleaned Up Wente), FPS 15, Hyde, Mendoza
Dijon-Clones 76, 76.1, 95, 96, 124, 131, 277, 548, 809, 809.1, 1066, , 1068, 1068.1 - AKA=Beaunois, Gamay Blanc, Morillon, Obaideh, -Budder, -Ripener
- *SOILS= Excels In “Sedimentary”, Limestone, *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool/ Maritime”
- ~Etymology~ Named For the Village of Chardonnay In Maconnais
- First Mentioned Dates Back to 1685 In Saone-et-Loire.
- *CLONES/ Old Wente- Clones 4, 5, 72(Cleaned Up Wente), FPS 15, Hyde, Mendoza
- VINICULTURE- +DISTILLED/ Arak, +AGED/ Oak, *STYLES/ Many
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- +BLENDED/ Gemischter Satz, Champagne(One of the 7 Authorized Grape of Champagne)
- 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.
- Cote Beaune, Burgundy
- Russian River AVA., California
- Willamette Valley AVA., Oregon
- Santa Rita Hills AVA., Santa Barbara
- Margaret River, Perth
- Santa Cruz Mountain AVA., California
- CRITERIA– Based Quality and On General Overall Style of a Region and Personal Preference.
CHASAN (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Chardonnay & Palomino Fino
CHASSELAS*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland–Vaud France-Alsace, Loire Valley
- Romania Hungary Germany-Baden(Markgraflerland)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Dry Creek AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Muscat, Charmont, Doral Huxelrebe, Muscat Fleur d’Oranger, Muscat Ottonel, Nobling
- AKA=Fendant, Flambeau(Alsace), Gutedel(Germany), Luter, Peralan, Wyssluter
- *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool”
- Once a Wild Vine Indigenous to Jordan Valley In Egypt and Brought to Switzerland In Late 1700’s.
- VINICULTURE- USED/ 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 (B)
- OLD WORLD- France(Ardech)Indigenous)
- Italy-Piemonte(Saluzzesi DOC./ Pinerolese DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of- ?, *PARENT-to-Pougnet, Sereneze de Voreppe
CHELOIS (B)
- OLD WORLD- France(Ardeche)Breed)
- NEW WORLD- America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Bienvenu & Roi de Noirs
CHELVA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Spain(Ribera Guadiana DO./ Extremadura/ Castilla La Mancha)
CHENANSON (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Indigenous), Provence
- VITICULTURE- X=Grenache & Jurançon
CHENEL (G)
- OLD WORLD- South Africa(Northern Cape)
- VITICULTURE- X=Chenin Blanc & Trebbiano
CHENIN BLANC*(LG) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”
- OLD WORLD- France-Loire Valley(Vouvray AOC.(Indigenous)/ Saumur AOC./ Savennieres AOC.)
- NW WORLD- South Africa–Cape Town(Stellenbosch)
- America-California(Napa AVA.), Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.), Washington(Horse Heaven Hill AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Savagnin, X=Savagnin & ?
- *PARENT-to-Balzac Blanc, Colombard, Meslier-Saint-Francois, AKA=Steen, Pineau de la Loire
- +RESISTANT/ Leaf-Roll, *BUDDER/ Early, *RIPENER/ Late, *SKIN/ Thin
- VINICULTURE– *STYLES/ Dry, Botrytis, +USED/ Cremant-Loire
- 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”
*Chevrier ( ? ) AKA=Semillon, Blanc Doux, Columbier
*Chiavennasca (Italy/ Lombardia/Valtellina) AKA=Nebbiolo
- ~Etymology~ “Chiavenna”…Refers to Nearby Town In Valtellina.
CHIAVENNASCA BIANCO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- +RESISTANT/ Cold, *YIELD/ High
CHICHAUD (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Provence(Ardeche)Indigenous)
CHIDIRIOTIKO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Lesbos Island)Indigenous)
*Chinebuli ( ? ) AKA=Chinuri
CHINURI (G)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Chinebuli
CHITISKVERT TETRI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia
CHITISTVALA TETRI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia–Kakheti
CHKHAVERI (T)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia-Guria(Indigenous)
CHOLORES (G)
- OLD WORLD- Greece
CHONDROMAVRO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Macedonia(Kozani)
CHOUCHILLON (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Northern Rhone Valley(Condrieu AOC.)Indigenous)
CHUMUTA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)
CHVITILURI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)
CIANORIE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli-Venezia Giulia(Indigenous)
CIBELLE (B)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Azores(Pico DO.)
CIDADEHE (B)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Douro Valley
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
CIENNA (B)
- NEW WORLD- Australia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Sumoll & Cabernet Sauvignon
*Ciguente (Extremadura, Spain) AKA=Roupeiro, Codega, Crato Branco, Dona Blanca, Roupeiro, Siria
*Ciliegino (Italy) AKA=Ciliegiolo
CILIEGIOLO (B)
- 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*(B)
- OLD WORLD- France-Rhone(Tavel AOC.(Indigenous)/ Costieres de Nimes AOC.), Provence(Bandol AOC.)
- Morocco Algeria Lebanon
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Paso Robles AVA., Dry Creek AVA., Washington(Wahluke Slope AVA.) Chile–South(Bio Bio) South Africa
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Pinotage, *CLONES/ 92
- AKA=Black Malvoisie, Black Prince, Cargadora, Oeillade, Ottavianello, Sinso
- *CLIMATE=Excels In “Continental”, +RESISTANT/ Drought/ Heat/ Disease
- *RIPENER/ Early, *YIELDS/ High, *SKIN/ Thick
- 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 (G)
- OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Indigenous)
*Cirfandli (Hungary) AKA=Zierfandler
CITRONNY MAGARACHA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigenous) Russia
CIURLESE (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous(Rimini IGT.)
CIVIDINO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli-Venezia Giulia(Indigenous)
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 (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy Switzerland
- NEW WORLD- America Brazil
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Vitus Labrusca & Vitus Riparia
CLOETA (B)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=America & RW. Munson, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
COCOCCIOLA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy–Puglia(Indigenous), Abruzzi(Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC.)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Trebbiano(Often)
CODA Di CAVALLO (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Ischia DOC.)Indigenous)
CODA Di PECORA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Caserta)Indigenous)
CODA Del VOLPE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Vesuvio DOC.(Indigenous)/ Taburino Sannio DOC./ Solopaca DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Falerno
- VINICULTUE- +BLENDED/ La Crimea Christi
- Sight: Clear/ Straw
- Aroma: Peach(White), Orange(Mandarin), Sage
- Palate: Dry/ -Body
- Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Oysters
CODEGA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Transmontano DO.)Indigenous), Chaves, Valpocos)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Roupeiro, Ciguente, Crato Branco, Dona Blanca, Siria
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
CODIVARTA (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Corsica(Indigenous)
COGLIONARA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Ischia DOC.)Indigenous)
COLOBEL (B)
- OLD WORLD- France
COLOMBANA NERO (B)
- 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.) South Africa Austria
- VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Chenin Blanc
- +SUSEPTABLE/ Rot, Powdery Mildew, *YIELD/ High
- 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 (G)
- OLD WORLD- France(Var)(Indigenous)
*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 (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE-
- **Considered Not to Be One Grape But a Group/ Family of Grapes Know as Colorino.
COLORINO Di LUCCA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany
COLORINO Di PISA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany
COLORINO VALDARNO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Montecarlo DOC./ Orvietano Rosso DOC.) Liguria, Marche
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Colorino Toscano
- +RESISTANT/ Disease, *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELDS/ High
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ With Sangiovese(Often)
- Sight: Opaque/
- Aroma:
- Palate:
- Structure: Medi+Tannins
*Coma ( ? ) AKA=Tardana, Planta Nova
COMPLETER (B)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Graubunden(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Malstraube
COMPLEXA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Madeira
- VITICULTURE- X=Castelao & Tintinha
CONCIEIRA (B)
- OLD WORLD– Portugal-Duriense(Douro Valley)
CONCORD*(B)
- NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous), New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Michigan
- Washington(Yakima Valley AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ *HYBRID-Vitis Lambrusca
- X=Vitis Lambrusca & Vitis Vinifera(1/3), *PROGENY-to-Bailey
- ~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 (France) AKA=Charbono, Bonarda, Chardonneau, Douce Noire
CORBINA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneta(Indigenous)
CORCIEIRA (B)
- 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 (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)
*Cori (Italy/ Lazio) AKA=Nero Buono
CORINTO NERO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy–Sicily, Emilia-Romagna
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Tarmarina
CORNACCHIA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)
CORNALIN D’AOSTA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Valle Aosta(Indigenous) Switzerland-Valais
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Humagne Rouge
CORNALIN Du VALAIS (B)
- 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 (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & Barbera
CORNETTA (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Umbria(Indigenous)
- VITICULUTRE- ~Etymology~ Corno Meaning Horn In Italian…Referring to Its Berries Which Are Horn Shapped.
CORNIFESTO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Transmontano, Duriense
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana Blanc
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
*Corolioc ( ? ) AKA=Rkatsiteli, Baiyu(China)
COROT NOIR (B)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Geneva(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *VIGOR/ High
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- *YIELD/ High, *SKIN/ Thin
- 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 (B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Indigenous(Brescia DOC.)
CORVINA*(B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.(Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- America-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 (B)
- 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 (G)
- OLD WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ High
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating,
COUDERC NOIR (B)
- OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Indigenous)/ Languedoc
- VITICULTURE- *French-Hybrid-Munson
COUNOISE*(B)
- 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=Hondarribi Zuri
- *CLIMATE= Excels In “Maritime”
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ (Often)Hondarrabi Zuri
- Sight: Clear/ Hay
- Aroma: White Beach
- Palate: Dry / Body, Lime
- Structure: Low Tannins, –ABV., High+Acid
COURBU NOIR (B)
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
CRAMPOSIE SELCTIONARA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Romania-Dragasani(Indigenous)
CRATO BRANCO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Lagoa/ Potimao/ Tavira)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Roupeiro, Siria, Codega
CREPALLOCHI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Uva Tosca
*Crespiello ( ? ) AKA=Vidadillo
CREVELING (B)
- OLD WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- X=Vitis Labrusca ? & Vitis Vinifera ?
- *PROGENY-to-Sheridan/ Steuben/ Noiret/ Wayne/ Mills
*Crijenak Kastelanski (Croatia) AKA=Zinfindel, Primativo, Tribidrag
- ~Etymology~ Translates to Kastela Red Wine.
CRIMSON (B)
- NEW WORLD- America(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless,
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating
*Criolla Chica (Argentina) AKA=Listan Prieto, Mission, Pais
- ~Etymology~ Term For Colonial Era People Animals or Plants of Spanish Decent.
CRIOLLA GRANDE (B)
- OLD WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza(Native)
- VITICULTURE- 3rd. Most Planted/ Argentina
- VINICULTURE- *STYLES/ Rose
CROA(B)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Oltrepo Pavese DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Moradella
CROATINA*(B)
- 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
CORVA (G)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)
CROVASSA (B)
OLD WORLD- Italy-Valley d’Aosta(Donnas DOC.)
CROVINA (B)
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)
- OLD WORLD- China
*Csabagyongye (Hungary) AKA=Pearl of Casba
CSERSZEGI FUSZERES (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Irsay Oliver & Gewurztraminer
CSOKASOLO (B)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
*Cugnette (France/ Condieu) AKA=Jacqueyre
*Cupani ( ? ) AKA=Tempranillo, +48 Others
CYGNE BLANC (W)
- OLD WORLD- Australia(Indigenous), Western Australia(Swan Valley GI.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & ?
*Cynthiana ( ? ) AKA=Norton
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