‘K’
- LENGEND:
- RED COLOR NAMES (Signify Official Grape Name.)
- BLUE COLOR NAMES (Signify Synonym Grape Names.)
- GREEN COLOR NAMES (Signify Grapes With Not Enough Information.)
KABAR (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary-Tokaj(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Harslevelu & Bouvier
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Early, *YIELD/ Low
- VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Botrytis
- Sight: Aroma:
- Palate: Structure: High Acid
KABARCIK (W)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey(Indigenous)
KACHICHI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Germany–Apkhazeti(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera
- *RIPENER/ Late, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew
KADARKA*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary–Eksward(Indigenous), Pecs Albania Bulgaria Macedonia Romania(Crisana)
- NEW WORLD- ?
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Kurcucver, #1 Planted/ Hungary
- *RIPENER/ Early, *SKIN/ Thin, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Rot, Frost
- AKA=Cardarca(Romania), Gamza(Bulgaria), Lugojana(Romania), Skadar, Skadarsko
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Bulls Blood
- Sight: Murky/ Crimson
- Aroma: Red Plum, Earthy
- Palate: / +BODY, Cherry
- Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
KAKHET (R)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- ~Etymology~ Meaning Hung Grape, Referring to When Its Was Hung to Dry.
KAKHURI MTSVANI*(W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)Kakheti
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Magarach 2-57
KAKOTRYGIS (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Halikouna(Indigenous)/ Corfu/ Kerkyra)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- *VIGOR/ High, *BUDDER/ Late, *RIPENER/ Early, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
KALECIK KARASI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey(Ankara)Indigenous)
KALINA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous)
KALLMET (R)
- OLD WORLD- Albania(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- ~Etymology~ Named After Village of Kallmet In Albania.
*Kambusa (Bosnia & Herzegovina) AKA=Alicante Bouschet
*Kanaan (South Africa) AKA=Damaschino(Italy/ Sicily), Alicante Branco(Portugal), Beldi(Tunisia), Farranah(Algeria), Kanaan(South Africa), Planta Fina de Pebalba(Spain)
KANGUN (W)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia-Ararat Valley(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Rikatsiteli & Sukholimansky
- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Brandy, Still, Sparkling
- Sight: Clear/ Straw
- Aroma: Quince, Honey
- Palate: Structure:
KANZLER (W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany-Rheinhessen(Crossed), Franken
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Muller Thurgau & Silvaner
- AKA=Kanzlerrebe
*Kanzlerrebe (Germany) AKA=Kanzler
KAPISTONI TETRI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia-Imereti(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Sparkling
KAPITAN JANI KARA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine-Crimea(Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
KAPNIS KURBZENI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)
KAPSELSKY (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine-Crimea(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Thick, Color-White(Green)
KARABRAIMIS (R)
- OLD WORLD- GreeceIndigenous(Evia Island PGI.)
KARALAHNA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey(Bozcaada Island)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Diseases
KARASAKIZ (R)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey(Bozcaada Island)Indigenous) Greece-Lemnos
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Kuntra
KARAT (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Etyek-Buda)Indigenous)/ Badacsony)
- VITICULTURE- X=Kovidinka & Pinot Gris, +RESISTANT/ Drought
- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
*Karinian? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)
*Karmin? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)
KARMRAHYUT (R)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia-Tavush(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera
- ~Etymology~ Meaning Red Juice, Referring to Its Deep Color.
KARNACHALADES (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Thraki PGI.)Indigenous)
KARYSTINO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Tunisia
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-t0-Medinia
KATSAKOULIAS (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Zakynthos Island(Ionian Sea)Indigenous)/ Halikouna)
KATSANO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Islands(Indigenous(Santorini)
- VITICULTURE-*SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- VINICULTURE-
- Aroma: Lemon Blossom, Honey
- CULTURE- “Katsano”…+Pronounced…“Kaht-sah-no”
KAY GRAY (R)
- OLD WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- X=Golden Muscat & MN 78, (Crossed by Elmer Swenson In 1980)
KEFESSIYA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
KEK BAJOR (R)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- ~Etymology~ Blue From Bavaria
KEK BAKTOR (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
*Kekburgundia (Hungary) AKA=Pinot Noir(France), Auvernaut, Pineau de Bourgogne, Pinot Crni(Croatia), Pinot Nero(Italy), Spatburgunder(Germany)
*Kekfrankos (Hungary) AKA=Blaufrankisch(Austria) Borgonja(Croatia), Borgund Mare(Romania), Franconia(Italy), Frankovka(Croatia, Czech Republic/ Serbia), Frankovka Modro(Slovakia), Frankovna Crna(Slovenia), Lemberger(Germany)
*Kekmedoc (Hungary) AKA=Menoire, Medoc Noire
KEKNYELU (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary-Badacsony(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELDS/ Low
*Kekoporto (Hungary) AKA=Blauer Portugieser(Austria), Portugizac Crni(Croatia), Voslauer(Austria)
KEKSZILVANI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
KENDAIA (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-?
- VITICULTURE- X=Hubbard & Portland, *PARENT-to-Elmer Swenson 80
- *PROGENY-of-Vitis Vinifera, Vitis Labrusca, Vitis Riparia
KENELLA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Cyprus
KERATSUDA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Bulgaria-Struma Valley(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- Structure: Low Acid
*Kereklevelu (Hungary) AKA=Chardonnay(France), Beaunois(Beaune-Historical), Gamay Blanc(Jura), Morillon(Austria)
KERNER*(W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany–Rheinhessen, Franken England Austria-Styria
- Italy-Alto Adige(Valle Isarco DOC.) Switzerland
- NEW WORLD- America-California, Oregon(Willamette Vally AVA.), Michigan(Old Mission Peninsula AVA.)
- South Africa Canada
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Trollinger(Schiava) & Riesling, *PARENT-to-Muscat Hamburg
- (Crossed In 1929 by August Herold In Wurtemberg, Germany.), *CLIMATE= Cool
- *BUDDER/ Late, *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late, *BERRIES/ Large
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Frost
- ~Etymology~ Named After Justinus Kerner a Peot of Drinking Songs In the 1800’s.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Liebfraumilch
- Sight: Clear/ Straw
- Aroma: Citrus, Herb, Spice, Mango, Floral(Honey Suckle)
- Palate: Off-Dry/+BODY, Apple, Pear
- Structure: Medi Tans., ABV., Medi+Acid
KERNER (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Valle Isarco DOC.) Germany–Rheinhessen, Franken
- England Austria-Styria Switzerland
- NEW WORLD- America-California, Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.), Michigan(Old Mission Peninsula AVA.)
- South Africa Canada
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Trollinger(Schiava) & Riesling, *PARENT-to-Muscat Hamburg
- (Crossed In 1929 by August Herold In Wurtemberg, Germany.), *CLIMATE= Cool
- *BUDDER/ Late, *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late, *BERRIES/ Large
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Frost
- ~Etymology~ Named After Justinus Kerner a Poet of Drinking Songs In the 1800’s.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Liebfraumilch(Germany)
- Sight: Clear/ Straw
- Aroma: Citrus, Herb, Spice, Mango, Floral(Honey Suckle)
- Palate: Off-Dry/+BODY, Apple, Pear
- Structure: Medi Tans., ABV., Medi+Acid
KERNLING (W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany Wales England
- VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
KHARISTVALA KOKHURI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous) Czech Republic
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Tigvoasa & Kadarka
KHATUN KHARJI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia-Vayotz Dzor(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, AKA=Khatuni, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- ~Etymology~ Meaning Madam Kharji…Referring to ?
KHIKHVI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia-Kakheti(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
KHINDOGNI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Azerbaijan–Nagorno-Karakakh(Indigenous)
KHNDOGHNI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia(Indigenous)
KIDONITSA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Lakonia)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
KING Of The NORTH (R)
- NEW WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Labrusca Riparia & ?
- +RESISTANT/ Disease, Cold
KIRALYLEANYKA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- (Natural)X=Koverszolo & Leanyka
- *RIPENER/ Mid
*Kishmish (Iran/ Isreal) AKA=Thompson, Lady de Coverly, Soltanina, Sultana, Sultaniye
KISHMISH MOLDAVSKII (W)
- OLD WORLD- Moldova
- VITICULTURE- *OFF-SPRING-of-Kishmish Rozovyi
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating, Table
KISHMISH OSENNY KOROEVSKY (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table
KISHMISH OSENNY KRUPNOPLODNY (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table
KISHMISH ROZOVYI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Kishmish Moldavskii
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table
KISHMISH SITRONNY (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table
KISI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia-Kakheti(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *SKIN/ Thin, Color-White(Green)
- Sight: /
- Aroma: Apple, Pear
- Palate: / , Orange
- Structure: Medi-Tannins, Medi+Acid
KITSANITS (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece
KLARNICA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Slovenia-Pimorska(Vipavska Dolina(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
*Klevener de Heiligenstein (France/ Alsace) AKA=Savagnin, Heida, Paien, Traminer
*Klevner (France/ Jura) AKA=Pinot Blanc(France), Pinot Bianco(Italy), Weissburgunder(Austria/ Germany)
KNIPPERLE (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Alsace(Indigenous) Germany-Wien
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Gouais Blanc & Pinot, AKA=Gelber Ortlieber
KODRINSKI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Moldova
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Babeasca Neagra & Cabernet Sauvignon
- (Crossed by K. Viotovichi In Moldova.), AKA=Codrinski
KOENIGIN DER WEINGAERTEN (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary Italy-Abruzzo
- VITICULTURE- X=Afus Ali & Csaba Gyoengye (Crossed In 1916.)
KOHNU (R)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey–Anatolia(Indigenous)
KOK PANDAS (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine-Krym(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
KOKUR BELY (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *VIGOR/ High, *SKIN/ Thin, Color-White(Green)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating
KOLINDRINO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Kolindros)Indigenous)
KOLONTAR (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
KOLOR (R)
- NEW WORLD- New Zealand
- VITICULTURE- X=Pinot Noir & ?-Teinturier
- *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.
KOLORKO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey-Trakya(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
KORINTHIAKI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating, +BLENDED/ Mavrodaphine of Patras
KORIOSTAFYLO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Ikaria Island)Indigenous)
*Korona? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)
KOSETEVEK (R)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey–Elazig(Indigenous)
KOSHU (W)
- NEW WORLD- Japan-Yamanashi(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Vitis Vinifera & VitisDavidii
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Wine, Eating
- Sight: Pale/ Straw
- Aroma: Peach
- Palate: / , Citrus
- Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
- Sight: Pale/ Straw
KOTSIFALI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Islands(Crete PGI.)Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
- Sight: /
- Aroma: Plum
- Palate: / , Sour Cherry
- Structure: Medi Tannins., ABV., Medi Acid
*Kouldjinka ( ? ) AKA=Kuldzhinskii(Kazakhstan)
KOUNTOURA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous(Syros Island)
KOUTSOUMPELI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Indigenous(Zakynthos Island)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- *RIPENER/ Late, +RESISTANT/ Drought, Mildew, *SKIN/ Color-Red(Red)
KOVACSI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
*Koverszolo ( ? ) AKA=Grasa
KOVIDINKA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous) Croatia Slovenia Serbia
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PARENT-to-Bakarka, Grimfrankisch, Jubileum 75, Karat, Sila
- AKA=Dinka
KOZMA (W)
- OLD WORLD- America
- VITICULTUE- *PARENT-to-Soreli, Fleurtai, AKA=Kozma 20-3
KRAJINSKI BOJADISER (R)
- OLD WORLD- Serbia
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Krajinski Teinturier
- *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.
KRAKHUNA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia-Imereti(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *BUDDER/ Mid, *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELDS/ High
- *SKIN/ Thin, Color-White(Green), +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildew
- ~Etymology~ Meaning “Crispy”…Referring to Its Pronounce Acidity.
KRALJEVINA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia-Zagreb(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, AKA=Imbrina, Moravina
- *VIGOR/ High, *BUDDER/ Late, *RIPENER/ Late, *SKIN/ Thin
KRASNOSTOP ZOLOTOVSKY (R)
- OLD WORLD- Russia–Rostov(Krasnodar)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *BUDDER/ Mid, *RIPENER/ Mid, *CLUSTERS/ Small, *SKIN/ Thin
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildew
KRASSATO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Thessalia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Rapsani
- Sight:
- Aroma:
- Palate:
- Structure: Medi Tannins., ABV., Medi Acid
*Kratoshija (Macedonia) AKA=Crljenak Kastelanski(Croatia), Primativo(Italy), Tribidrag(Croatia), Zinfandel(America)
KRAUSE (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Herbemont & Niagara
- ~Etymology~ Named After E.W. Krause or Crossed the Grape.
KREACA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Serbia(Indigenous)
KRITIKO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece–Cyclades(Crete)
KRKOSIJA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Bosnia & Herzegovina-Zilavka Mostar(Indigenous)
KRONA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine-Sun Valley(Indigenous)
KRSTAC (W)
- OLD WORLD- Montenegro-Podgorica(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- Aroma: Green Apple, Pear, Elderflower
KRYQËZ (W)
- OLD WORLD- Albania
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?
*Kuc ( ? ) AKA=Trbljan
KUJUNDZUSA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatinski Zagora(Indigenous)
KULDZHINSKII (W)
- OLD WORLD- Kazakhstan China
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Kouldjinka, *RIPENER/ Late
KUMSHATSKY CHERNY (R)
- OLD WORLD- Russia-Rostov(Indigenous)
KUNBARAT (W)
- NEW WORLD- Hungary-Kunsag
- VITICULTURE- X=Amurensis & Vinifera & Italia
- *PARENT-to-Morava, Panonia, Petra, Rani Rizling
KUNDZA TETRI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)
KUNLEANY (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Kunag, Csongrad)Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Sparkling
*Kuntra (Lemnos) AKA=Karasakiz
KUPUSAR (R)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia(Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often
KURCUCVER (R)
- NEW WORLD– Hungary-Kunsag
- VINICULTURE– X=Kadarka & Muscat Bouschet
KYDONITSA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Indigenous)/ Lakonia
- CULTURE- “Kydonitsa”…+Pronounced…“Key-doh-nee-tsa”
KYOHO (R)
- NEW WORLD– Japan
- VINICULTURE– X=Ishiharawase & Centennial
‘L’
LACRIMA Del VALDARNO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Indigenous)
LACRIMA Di MORRO*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Marche(Morro d’Alba DOC.)Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera
- Sight: /
- Aroma: Violet, Earth
- Palate: / -Body
- Structure: Medi Tannins
L’ACADIE BLANC (W)
- NEW WORLD- Canada-Quebec, Nova Scotia
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Cascade & Seyve-Villard, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
LA CROSSE (W)
- NEW WORLD- America-Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Pennsylvania
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Elmer Swenson & Seyval Blanc
LADANO (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Salado & Headlight, (Crossed By TV. Munson)
LADIKINO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Islands(Crete PGI.)Indigenous)
LADO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Indigenous(Ribeiro DO./ Armoia Valley)
*Lady de Coverly (Iran/ Isreal) AKA=Thompson, Kishmish, Soltanina, Sultana, Sultaniye
LAFNETSCHA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Valais(Haut-Valais)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *OFF-SPRING-of-Himbertscha
- *SKIN/ Thick, Color-White(Green)
- ~Etymology~ Laff Nit Scha…Meaning Don’t Drink Yet…Referring to Its High Acidity.
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight:
- Aroma: Nectarine, Elderflower, Camomile
- Palate:
- Structure: Medi+Acid
LAGARINO BIANCO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Trentino(Val di Cembra)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Early, *YIELDS/ High, *SKIN/ Color-White(Green)
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Fungal Disease
LAGORTHI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese PGI.(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Verdeca
LAGREIN*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Casteller DOC.)Indigenous)/ Santa Maddelena DOC.)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(San Luis Obispo/ Paso Robles AVA./ Pine Mountain/ Cloverdale Peak AVA.), Oregon(Dundee Hills AVA.) Australia-Victoria(Macedon Ranges GI.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *GRAND CHILD-of-Pinot, X=Teroldego & ?
- *RELATED-to-Dureza, Marzemino, Syrah, *VIGOR/ High
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often, Rose(Rosato/ Kretzer)
- Sight: Murky/ Mahogany
- Aroma: Blackberry, Prune, Leather, Pepper, Earthy, Vanilla
- Palate: Dry / +BODY, Sour Cherry
- Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Speck IGP., Osso Buco, Braised Veal Shanks
- CHEESE PAIRING… Asiago(Cow/ Hard), Montasio(Cow), Stalvionun
KERNER (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Valle Isarco DOC.) Germany–Rheinhessen, Franken
- England Austria-Styria Switzerland
- NEW WORLD- America-California, Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.), Michigan(Old Mission Peninsula AVA.)
- South Africa Canada
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Trollinger(Schiava) & Riesling, *PARENT-to-Muscat Hamburg
- (Crossed In 1929 by August Herold In Wurtemberg, Germany.)
- *CLIMATE= Cool
- *BUDDER/ Late, *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late, *BERRIES/ Large
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Frost
- ~Etymology~ Named After Justinus Kerner a Poet of Drinking Songs In the 1800’s.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Liebfraumilch(Germany)
- Sight: Clear/ Straw
- Aroma: Citrus, Herb, Spice, Mango, Floral(Honey Suckle)
- Palate: Off-Dry/+BODY, Apple, Pear
- Structure: Medi Tans., ABV., Medi+Acid
LAGREIN (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Indigenous)/ Santa Maddelena DOC.)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(San Luis Obispo/ Paso Robles AVA./ Pine Mountain/ Cloverdale Peak AVA.), Oregon(Dundee Hills AVA.) Australia-Victoria(Macedon Ranges GI.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *GRAND CHILD-of-Pinot
- X=Teroldego & ?, *RELATED-to-Dureza, Marzemino, Syrah, *VIGOR/ High
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often, Rose(Rosato/ Kretzer)
- Sight: Murky/ Mahogany
- Aroma: Blackberry, Prune, Leather, Pepper, Earthy, Vanilla
- Palate: Dry / +BODY, Sour Cherry
- Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Speck IGP., Osso Buco, Braised Veal Shanks
- CHEESE PAIRING… Asiago(Cow/ Hard), Montasio(Cow), Stalvionun
LAIREN (W)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalusia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Prie & ?
- *BERRIES/ Large, *SKIN/ Thin, Color-White(Green)
LAKHEGYI MEZES (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary
- VITICULTURE- X=Mezes Feher & Villard Blanc, (Crossed In Hungary In 1957.)
LALVARI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Armenia-Tavush(Indigenous)
LAMBRUSCO (R) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”
- VITICULTURE- General Grouping of +30 Sub-Varieties
- **Considered Not to Be One Grape But Group/ Family of Grapes Know as Lambrusco.
- **Has Nothing to Do With Vitis Labrusca, the Native America Grapevine.
- ~Etymology~ Lambrusco Meaning “Wild Grape” Referring to Its Origin.
- VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Passito, +AGED/ Drink Young
- FOOD PAIRING… Prosciutto, Pizza Hamburger
- CHEESE PAIRING… Parmigiana
- CULTURE- ~International Lambrusco Day~ (June 21th.)
LAMBRUSCA Di ALESSANDRIA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Alessandria/ Asti DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- X=(?)Neretto di Marengo & Malvasia di Casorzo
- AKA=Crova(Pinerolo), Moretto(Alessandria), Stupet(Asti)
- *YIELDS/ High, *RIPENER/ Late
LAMBRUSCO BARGHI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Reggiano Lambrusco DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Lambrusco Corbelli, Lambrusco di Rivalta
- *RIPENER/ Mid, *YIELDS/ High
*Lambrusco Castelvetro ( ? ) AKA=Lambrusco Grasparossa
*Lambrusco Corbelli AKA=Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco di Rivalta
LAMBRUSCO BENETTI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Reggiano Lambrusco DOC.)
LAMBRUSCA Di FIORANO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Modena)
- VITICULTURE- **Unrelated to the Other In the Lambrusco Family of Grapes.
- AKA=Lambruscone, *YIELDS/ High
- ~Etymology~ Name Refers to the Commune of Fiorano In Modena.
*Lambrusco Foglia Frastagliata ( ) AKA=Enantio(Trentino), Foja Tonda, Lambrusco Nostrano
*Lambrusco Galassi AKA=Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Santa Croce., Salamino
LAMBRUSCO GRASPAROSSA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Reggiano DOC./ Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Lambrusco di Castelvetro, *RIPENER/ Mid, Late
- VINICULTURE- Most Tannic of Lambrusco Varietals.
LAMBRUSCO MAESTRI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Colli di Parma DOC./Reggiano DOC.), Puglia(Orta Nova DOC.)
- NEW WORLD- Australia-(Adelaide Hill GI.) Argentina-Mendoza
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Grappello Maestri, Lambrusco di Spagna
- *VIGOR/ High, *YIELDS/ High
- ~Etymology~ Name Refers to the Village of Villa Maestri In the Province of Parma.
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Murky/ Ruby
- Aroma: Strawberry, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Violet
- Palate: Slight-Sweet/ -Body, Raspberry, Frothy
- Structure: Medi Tannins, –ABV., Medi+Acid
LAMBRUSCO MARANI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Reggiano DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Marani
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Mid, Late, *YIELDS/ High
*Lambrusco Mazzone AKA=Lambrusco Oliva, Olivone(Mantova)
LAMBURSCO MONTOVONA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Lambrusco Montovona DOC.)
LAMBURSCO MONTERICCO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Mintericco
- *RIPENER/ Mid, Late, *YIELDS/ High, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Botrytis, Mildew
*Lambrusco Nostrano ( ? ) AKA=Enantio(Trentino), Foja Tonda(Alto Adige), Lambrusc0 Foglia Frastagliata
LAMBRUSCO OLIVA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Reggiano Lambrusco DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Lambrusco Mazzone(Reggio Emilia), Olivone(Mantova)
- *RIPENER/ Mid, Late, *YIELDS/ High
- ~Etymology~ Name Refers to the Olive Shape of the Berries.
*Lambrusco Pjcol Ross ( ) AKA=Terrano
*Lambrusco di Rivalta AKA=Lambrusco Barghi, Lambrusco Corbelli
LAMBRUSCO SALAMINO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *RIPENER/ Late
- AKA=Salamino, Lambrusco Galassi, Lambrusco di Santa Croce
- ~Etymology~ Name Refers to the Shape of the Long Clusters, Which Look Like a Salami.
*Lambrusco di Santa Croce AKA=Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Galassi, Salamino
- ~Etymology~ Name Refers to the Village of Santa Croce In the Province of Modena.
LAMBRUSCO Di SORBARA*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Lambruschetta, *RIPENER/ Mid, Late
- ~Etymology~ Name Refers to the Village of Sorbara In the Commune of Bornporrto.
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Pale/ Pink
- Aroma: Cherry, Strawberry, Orange Peel
- Palate: Dry to Sweet / -Body, Cherry, Watermelon
- Structure: Medi Tannins, –ABV., Medi+Acid
*Lambrusco di Spagna ( ) AKA=Lambrusco Maestri, Grapello Maestri
LAMBRUSCO VIADANESE (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Grappello Ruberti, Viadanese
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELDS/ High
- ~Etymology~ Refers to the Commune of Vadana In the Province of Mantova.
LAMBRUSCO Di VITTONA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Vittona
*Lambrusco dei Vivi ( ) AKA=Perla dei Vivi
LAMBRUSCHETTA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Castelnuovo Bormida)
*Lambruschetta ( ) AKA=Lambrusco di Sorbara
*Lambruscone ( ) AKA=Lambrusco di Fiorano
LAMEIRO (W)
- NEW WORLD- Portugal-Vinho Verde Spain–Galicia
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Branco da Lama(Galicia)
*Landal (?) AKA=Landot Noir
LANDOT NOIR (R)
- OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- America-New York(Hudson River AVA.) Canada
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Landal
- ~Etymology~ Named After Pierre Landot Who Developed the Cross.
*Landroter (Switzerland) AKA=Cornalin
*Lanjaron ( ? ) AKA=Merseguera(Spain), Exquitsagos
LANZESA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Ravenna DOC.)
LAPA KARA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine-Sun Valley(Indigenous)
*Lariao Preto (Portugal, Ribatejo) AKA=Camarate, Castelao, Castelao Frances, Joao de Santarem
LASINA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia-Primorska Hrvatska(Indigenous)
*Lattuario (?) AKA=Baresana(Puglia), Turchesca
LAUROT (R)
- OLD WORLD- Czech Republic
LASKA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
*Laski Rizling (Slovenia) AKA=Grasevina, Welschriesling
LAST ROSE (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Armlong & Jefferson, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
LAUZET (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Jurancon AOC.)Indigenous), Beaujolais(Fleurie(Mont Verrier)
*Layren (Spain/ Andalucía) AKA=Airen, Forcallat Blanca
LEANYKA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Zefir
LECINARA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lazio(Indigenous)
*Legiruela ( ? ) AKA=Prie Blanc
LEIRA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal
*Lemberger (Austria, Germany) AKA=Blaufrankisch(Austria), Blauer Limberger(Germany), Borgonja(Croatia), Borgund Mare(Romania), Franconia(Italy), Frankovka(Croatia, Czech Republic/ Serbia), Frankovka Modro(Slovakia), Frankovna Crna(Slovenia), Kekfrankos(Hungary)
*Lenoir ( ? ) AKA=Black Spanish(America), Jacquez
LEN De L’EL (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Gaillac AOC.)Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- ?
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Cavalier(Castres), Loin de l’Oeil(Toulouse)
- *BUDDER/ Early, *VIGOR/ High, *YIELDS/ High, +SUSEPTABLE/ Botrytis
- ~Etymology~ Far From The Eye In French, Referring to the Buds or Eyes Being On Longer Stocks
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Mauzac
- Sight: /
- Aroma: White Flower, Lemon, Honey
- Palate: Dry to Sweet, Tropical, Peach
- Structure: Low Tannin, ABV., Medi Acid
LEON MILLOT (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Alsace(Breed) Switzerland Denmark Sweden Norway
- NEW WORLD- America-New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Washington, Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.)
- Canada-Gulf Islands
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Millardet Grasset & Goldriesling, AKA=Fosters’s Leon
- *RIPENER/ Early, +RESISTANT/ Cold, Fungal Diseases
- Cross Developed by Eugene Kuhlmann In Alsace In Late 1900’s.
LEVOKUMSKY (R)
- OLD WORLD- Russia-Krasnodar
*Lexia ( ? ) AKA=Muscat of Alexandria
*Lexitimo Blanco ( ? ) AKA=Albarin Blanco, Pais Blanco, Raposo, Verdin Blanco
LIATIKO*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Islands(Crete PGI.(Indigenous)/ Dafnes PGI.)
- NEW WORLD- ?
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Early, *SKIN/ Thin
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Mandelaria, Kotsifali
- Sight: Pale/ Red
- Aroma: Raspberry, Spice, Leather
- Palate: / , Strawberry, Fig
- Structure: Medi Tannins, +ABV., Medi+Acid
- CULTURE- ~Etymology~ Liatiko, Greek For July Referring to Its Early Ripening.
*Licronaxu Bianco (Italy/ Sardegna) AKA=Brustiano
LICRONAXU NERO (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Corsica(Indigenous)
LIEBFRAUMILCH (W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany
*Lignan Blanc (France) AKA=Luglienga(Italy), Seidentraube(Germany/ Swiss)
LILIORILA (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Bordeaux, Beaujolais(Fleurie(Mont Verrier)
- VITICULTURE- X=Chardonnay & Baroque
LIMNIO*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous(Limnos PGI./ Rapsani PGI./ Halkidiki PGI.)
- VINICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- Sight:
- Aroma: Black Berry, Pepper
- Palate:
- Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
LIMNIONA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Thessalia(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE-*SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- *RIPENER/ Late, *SKIN/ Thick
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Opaque/
- Aroma: Blackberry
- Palate: / , Spicy
- Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
*Littona (Italy) AKA=Lambrusca di Vittona
*Listan Blanco (Andalusia) AKA=Palomino(Spain), Assario Branco, Golden Chasselas(California-Historic), Palomino Fino(Spain), Seminirio(Portugal)
LISTAN De HUELVA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Condado de Huelva Portugal-Alentejo, Algarve
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera
- *YIELD/ High, *SKIN/ Thin, +RESISTANT/ Drought
LISTAN NEGRO*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Canary Islands(Abona DO./ Lanzorote DO.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of-Muscat Alexandria, X= ? & ?
- AKA=Almuneco(La Palma), Listan Morado, Molar Cano
LISTAN PRIETO*(R) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Castilla-La Mancha(Indigenous), Canary Island(Albona DO.) Morocco Portugal
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Lodi AVA.) Argentina Chile Mexico
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of– ?, X= ? & ?, *1st. Planted/ California
- *PARENT-to-Canela, Cereza, Jaen Tinto, Loureiro, Moscatel Amarillo, Perruno, Quebranta, Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Sanjuanino
- AKA=Arjuncao, Criolla Chica(Argentina), Hariri(Morocco), Mission(America), Molar(Lisboa/Colares), Pais(Chile), Palomina Negra(La Mancha), Rose of Peru(Sonoma-Historic)
- *VIGOR/ High, *YIELD/ High, +RESISTANT/ Everything
- VITICULTURE- *STYLES/ Sparkling
- Sight: Full
- Aroma: Earthy
- Palate: / +BODY
- Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
LISTRAO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Duriense(Douro Valley DOC.), Madeira
LISTRAO ROXO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal
LISZTES (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
LIVORNESE BIANCO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Indigenous)
LJUTON (R)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatia(Kastela)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Opolo
LLADONER PELUT (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Fitou AOC./ Corbieres AOC./ Minervois AOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of-Garnacha or AKA=Garnacha?
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: /
- Aroma:
- PalateB / , Strawberry, Pepper
- Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
*Loin de l’Oeil (Toulouse) AKA=Len de l’el(Gaillac), Cavalier(Castres)
LOMANTO (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Salado & Pense, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
- *VIGOR/ High, *SKIN/ Thin, +RESISTANT/ Pierces’s Disease, Mildew
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Wine, Eating/ Table
LONGFELLOW ( ? )
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Armlong & Griesa, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
LONGYAN (R)
- OLD WORLD- China
LORANO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine
- NEW WORLD- Brazil
- VITICULTURE- X=Lora & Riszielie & Kodrianka
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating, Table
LORENA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Brazil
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Malvasia Bianca & Rayon d’Or
- (Crossed at Embrapa Institute In Brazil In 1986.)
LOUISE SWENSON (W)
- NEW WORLD- America-Wisconsin Canada-Quebec VA.
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Elmer Swanson & Kay Grey
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: /
- Aroma: Honey-Suckle, Flowers
- Palate: /
- Structure:
LOUREIRO*(W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Minho(Vinho Verde/ Vale do Lima)Indigenous) Spain-Galicia(Rias Baixas)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Central Coast)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of-Cayetana, X=Cayetana & Listan Prieto
- AKA=Galego Dourado, Marques/ Marquez
- *RIPENER/ Early, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Downy/ Powdery Mildew, Botrytis(Un-Wanted)
- ~Etymology~ “Laurel”, Referring to the Similar Scent of laurel Flowers.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Vinho Verde, +Aromatic Terpenes
- Sight: Clear/ Hay
- Aroma: Tangerine, Acacia Blossom
- Palate: Dry/ -Body, Lime, Peach, +Salinity
- Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
- CULTURE- “Loureiro”…+Pronounced…“Loh-Reh-row”
- FOOD PAIRING… Sea Food(Grilled Fish, Scallops)
*Loureiro Tinto ( ? ) AKA=Jaen Tinto, Mencia
LOURELA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal
- VITICULTURE- X=Cainho da Terra & Heben
*Lucarello ( ? ) AKA=Acchiappapalmento, Bianco d’Alessano, Biancame
*Lucido AKA=Catarratto, Bianco Comune
LUCY KUHLMANN (R)
- NEW WORLD- Canada-Nova Scotia
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-French/ America
LUGLIENGA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Bermestia & ?, *PARENT-to-Prie
- AKA=Lignan Blanc(France), Seidentraube(German/ Swiss), +RIPENER/ Early
- ~Etymology~ From Luglio Meaning July, Referring to Its Tendency to Ripen Early.
LUKFATA (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Vitis Champini & Morning Early, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
- *RIPENER/ Early, +RESISTANT/ Heat
LUMASSINA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria(Indigenous(Rivera Ligure di Pontente DOC./Savonese DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, AKA=Buzzetto, Mataosso
LUMINAN (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Cognac
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Muscadinia Rotundifolia & Ugni Blanc
LUPIGNO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Puglia(Indigenous)
*Lusitano? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)
*Luter ( ? ) AKA=Chasselas(Swiss-Vaud), Fendant(Swiss-Valais), Flambeau(Alsace), Gutedel(Germany), Peralan, Wyssluter
*Luzidio? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)
LYDIA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine(Indigenous)
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating(Table, Raisin)
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