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MABLO GENTILE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romagna(Romagna DOC.)Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Balsamic Vinegar

MACABEO*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Catalunya(Penedes DO.)Indigenous),  Rioja
  • France–Languedoc
• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Alcanon, Forcalla, Macabeu, Viura
  • CLIMATE= Excels In “Mediterranean“, “Continental“,  *YIEDS/ High, *SKIN/ Thin
  • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Vine/ Fungal/ Fanleaf Disease
• VINICULTURE– Still,  Sparkling,  +BLENDED/ Cava,  Rioja Blanc
  • Sight: Clear/ Gold
  • Aroma: Honeydew Melon, Petrel
  • Palate: Dry-Sweet/ +BODY, Almond
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Baked Shellfish, Grilled Shrimp
• CHEESE PAIRING…

*Macabeu (France/ Languedoc) AKA=Macabeo, Alcanon, Forcalla, Viura

MACERATINO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Marche(Indigenous)(Maceratesi DOC.)

MADELEINE ANGEVINE (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Loire Valley(Indigenous)   England
• NEW WORLD– America–Washington(Puget Sound AVA.)
• VITICULTURE–  X=Madeleine Royale & Precoce Malingre,  *PARENT-to-Noblessa
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool“

MADELEINE ROYALE (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Loire Valley(Indigenous)  England   Germany
• VITICULTURE– X=Pinot & Schiava,  *PARENT-to-Muller Thurgau

MADRASA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Azrbaijan(Indigenous)

*Maestri (Italy/ Emilio Romagna) AKA=Lambrusco Maestri

MAGARACHSKY (B)

• OLD WORLD– Russia
• VITICULTURE– X=Bastardo & Saperavi

MAGDELEINE NOIRE Des CHARENTES (B)

• OLD WORLD– France
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Merlot

MAGENTA (R)

• NEW WORLD– America
• VITICULTURE– *BERRIES/ Seedless,   *USED/ Eating

MAGLIOCCO CANINO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Calabria(Indigenous)(Cosenza DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Montonico Nero
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Dark/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Leather
  • Palate:      /       , Plum
  • Structure: Medi Tannins

MAGLIOCCO DOLCE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Calabria(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:                    Aroma:
  • Palate:                 Structure:

MAGYARFANKOS (B)

• OLD WORLD– Hungary(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Muscat Bouscher & Blaufrankisch

MAIOLICA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Abruzzo(Indigenous)

MAIOLINA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Lombardia(Indigenous)(Franciacorta DOC./ Brescia DOC.)
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Deep/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Floral
  • Palate:         /          ,  Red Berry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins

MAJARCA ALBA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Romania
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Slankamenka

MALAGOUSIA*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- ?
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Herb, Orange Blossom, Celery, Mineral, Pepper
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Peach
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…   |   CHEESE PAIRING…

MALANDRA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal(Douro DO.)(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Port

MALBEC*(B) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Cahors AOC.(Indigenous), Bordeaux(Pauillac AOC.)
• NEW WORLD– Argentina–Mendoza   Chile(Rapel Valley)   Australia
  • America–California(Alexander Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE–  X=Prunelard & Magdeleine Noire des Charentes
  • AKA=Pressac(St, Emilion), Cot(South-West France), Prolongeau
  • *CLONE/ 4, 9, 595, 596, 598, 598.1, 595.1
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Sunny” +Alt.6,000ft.,  +SUSEPTABLE/ Frost, Mildew, Rot
  • ~Etymology~ Malbec…Meaning Bad Beek…Refering to the Black Stain It Leaves.
• VINICULTURE–  +BLENDED/ Bordeaux, Napa,  +AGED/ Often
  • Sight: Full/ Magenta…Staining/ Tears
  • Aroma: Plum, Anise, Oak, Violet, Geranium, +Pyrazines
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black Berry
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, +Abv., Medi Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING…Ribs, Spicy, BBQ
    • CHEESE PAIRING…Goat, Gouda, Cheddar
• COMPARING STYLES- “Cahors“ vs. “Mendoza”
  • *Generally– Savory, More Tart, Firmer Tannins, Less Fruit

MALBO GENTILE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous)(Colli di Scandiano di Canossa DOC./ Reggiano DOC.)

MALIGIA (G)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)

*Malmsey (Portugal/ Madeira) AKA=Malvasia Candida

MALOCRN (G)

• OLD WORLD– Slovenia(Indigenous)

MALVAR

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Madrid

MALVASIA BIANCO*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Chianti DOC.)   Greece(Rhodes PDO.)
  • Portugal–Madeira   Spain–Rioja   Croatia–Istria
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Napa AVA./ Redwood Valley AVA./ Santa Ynez AVA./  San Joaquin Valley)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Malmsey(Madeira), Malvazija Istarska(Croatia)
  • **Considered Not to Be One Grape But a Group/ Family of Grapes Know as Malvasia.
  • FESTIVALS~ ~Malvasia Day Festival~ (June/ Aeolian Islands, Sicily)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Madeira
  • • *STYLES/ Fresh-Vinification In Stainless Steal,  Full Bodied– Lees Aging In Oak
  • Sight: Clear/ Hay
  • Aroma: Honey, Petrol
  • Palate: Dry to Sweet/ +BODY, Apple
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Grilled Fish, Shellfish, Light Meat/ Pork Loin

MALVASIA Di BASILICATA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Basilicata(Indigenous)

MALVASIA Di BOSA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sardegna(Indigenous)

MALVASIA Di CANDIA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Greece-Aegean Sea(Crete)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Casavecchia, AKA=Malmsey
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Peach, Pear
  • Palate:       /           ,   Apricot, Apple
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MALVASIA Di COLARES (W)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal–Colares(Indigenous)

*Malvasia Fina (Portugal/ Duoro) AKA=Boal, Gual

MALVASIA Di GROTTAFERRATA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Lazio(Indigenous)

MALVASIA ISTRIANA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Friuli(Collio DOC./ Isonzo DOC.)

MALVASIA LANZAROTE (W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Canary Islands
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Malvasia Volcanica

MALVASIA LAZIO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Lazio(Colli Albani DOC./ Marano DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Muscat di Alexandria & Shiava

MALVASIA Delle LIPARI (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sicily(Lipari DOC.)

MALVASIA NERO*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Piemonte(Casorzo DOC./ Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC.), Puglia
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Malvasia Schierano(Castelnuovo)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Full/ Purple
  • Aroma: Blackberry
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black Cherry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MALVASIA Di PLANURGIA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sardegna(Indigenous)

MALVASIA PRETA*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal(Douro DO.)
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Cayetana Blanc,  X=Cayetana & Alfrocheiro

*Malvasia Rei (Spain/ ? ) AKA=Palomino

*Malvasia Riojano (Spain/ Castelnuovo) AKA=Malvasia Sitges

*Malvasia Schierano (Italy/ Piemonte/ Castelnuovo) AKA=Malvasia Nero

MALVASIA SITGES (W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Catalunya
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Malvasia Riojano, Subirat Parent

MALVASIA TREVIGIANA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Cove Bianco

*Malvazija Istarska (Croatia) AKA=Malvasia

*Malvoisie (Switzerland/ Valais) AKA=Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio

MALVERINA (P)

• OLD WORLD– Czech Republic–Morava(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=Rakisch & Merlan

*Malvoisie du Roussillon (France/ Roussillon) AKA=Torbato, Taurbat

MAMMOLO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Chianti DOC.)Indigenous)/ Vino Nobile Montepulciano DOC.)
  • France–Corsica(Ajaccio AOC.)
• NEW WORLD– Australia(Heathcote GI.)
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Pollera Nero Colombana Nero, AKA=Sciaccarellu, Scicarello
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Herb, Pepper
  • Palate:        /             , Cherry
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins

MANDON (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain(Indigenous)(Biezo DO.)

MANCIN Des PALUS (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Bordeaux
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Tarney Coulant, Gros-Coulon, Petit-Fou

MANDELARIA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece-Aegean Sea(Rhodes PGI.)Indigenous)/ Crete PGI./ Paros PGI.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Amorghiano
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Kotsifali
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Raspberry, Leather, Liquorice
  • Palate:          /           , Plum, Fig
  • Structure: High Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

MANDILARIA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece–Aegean Sea(Indigenous)(Nikolau, Michos)

MANDO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain-Valencia(Indigenous)
• VITICULUTRE– AKA=Garro

MANDREGUE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Montegut-Plantaurel)Indigenous)

MANITO (B)

• NEW WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE–*American-X=America & Brillant, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • +RESISTANT/ Heat, Cold,  *RIPENER/ Early,  *SKIN/ Thin

MANSENG NOIR (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Dubosc, Tannat, *CLONES/ 897
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Opaque
  • Aroma: Plum
  • Palate:           /          , Blackberry
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins

MANSON (W)

• NEW WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=RW. Munson & Gold Coin(Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • *RIPENER/ Late,   *SKIN/ Thin

*Mansois ( ? ) AKA=Fer Servadou

MANTEUDO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal–Alentejo(Indigenous)

MANTILARI (R)

• OLD WORLD– Greece-Aegean Sea(Crete)Indigenous)

MANTO NEGRO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Balearic Islands(Majorca DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Sabate & Callet Cas Concos,  *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Thick
  • AKA=Cabelis, Montenegro
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Often
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, +ABV., Medi Acid

*Mantonegro (Spain/ ? ) AKA=Monto Negro, Cabelis

MANTONICO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Calabria(Consenza DOC.(Indigenous)/ Savuto DOC.)
• VINICULTURE
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Melon, Pineapple
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

*Montonico Nero (Italy/ ?) AKA=Magliocco Canino

MANZONI BIANCO*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Veneto(Custoza DOC./ Conegliano DOCG.),  Alto Adige(Dolomite IGP.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Riesling & Pinot Bianco(Crossed at Conegiano/ 1930’s),  *PARENT-to-Gaglioppo
  • AKA=Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13
• VINICULTURE–  *STYLE/ Sur Lee
  • Sight: Hazy/ Yellow
  • Aroma: Apple, Peach, Honey
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Apple, Peach
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins Abv., Medi Acid

MANZONI ROSA (P)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Raboso & Muscat Hamburg

MANZONI ROSA 1-50 (P)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Conegliano DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Trebbiano & Gewurztraminer

MANZONI ROSSO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Conegliano DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Glera & Cabernet Sauvignon

MARA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Switzerland(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Gamey Noir & Reichensteiner

*Marani (Italy/ Emilio Romagna) AKA=Lambrusco Marani

MARASTINA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Croatia–Primorska(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Palate:
  • Structure; High Acid

MARATHEFTIKO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Cyprus(Indigenous)

MARAWI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Israel(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Hamdani

MARCHIONE (G)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Indigenous)   Croatia(Valle d’Itria)(Ostuni)

*Marcigliana (Italy) AKA=Marsigliana Nera

MARECHAL FOCH*(B)

• OLD WORLD– France(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– Canada–Ontario , British Columbia(Okanagan Valley VA.)
  • America–Oregon(Yamhill Carlton AVA.), Ohio,  Minnesota,  Washington
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=Millardet Grasset & Gold-Riesling
  • *PROGENY-of-Vitis Riparia,  *RESISTANT/ Cold, Fungal Disease,  *RIPENER/ Early
  • ~Etymology~ Named After the French Marshal Ferdinand Foch Who Helped End WWI..
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Opaque/ Crimson
  • Aroma: Earthy, Musty
  • Palate:       / +BODY
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MARESCO (G)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Indigenous)(Bari DOC./ Valle d’Itria)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Maruggio
  • ~Etymology~ Maruggio…Referring to the Name of the Village the Grape Was First Traced to.

MARGUERITE*(B)

• NEW WORLD– America-Texas  Upper Mississippi River Valley
• VITICULTURE– *American-X=Secundo & Herbemont, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Full/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Cherry, Musty
  • Palate:         /           , Blackberry, Spice
  • Structure: Medi Acid

*Maria Ordano (Andona) AKA=Merenzao

*Maria Gomes (Portugal/ Tejo) AKA=Fernao Pires

MARMAJUELO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Canary Islands(Islas Canarias DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Bermejuela
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: High Acid

MARSANNE*(W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Rhone(Indigenous)(Hermitage AOC.)   Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Colli Piacentini DOC.)
  • Switzerland–Valais
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Paso Robles AVA.), Washington(Yakama AVA.)
  •  Australia   New Zealand
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Rousanne,  *CLONES/ 574, 574.1,  AKA=Hermitage
  • *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Thin,  +TERPENES/ Phenolics
  • ~Etymology~ Named After Northern Rhone Village of Marsanne.
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Hermitage, Chat-du Pape
  • Sight:    / Golden
  • Aroma: Honey, Jasmine
  • Palate:         /       , +BODY, Almond, Herbs
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, Abv., Low Acid
• FOOD PAIRING… Pumpkin Soup   |   CHEESE PAIRING… Hard

*Marsanne Noir (France/ Rhone)  AKA=Syrah, Antourenein Noir, Basamina, Candive, Entoumerein, Higin Noir, Schiras, Sirac, Syrac, Serine, Shiraz(Australia)

MARSELAN*(BL)

• OLD WORLD– France–Languedoc(Indigenous), Bordeaux, Provence(Ardeche)   Turkey
• NEW WORLD– America–California(North Coast AVA./ Paso Robles AVA.)
  • Uruguay   Brasil-Serra Gaucha  Argentina   China   India
• VITICULTURE– X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Garnacha,  *CLONES/ 980, 980.1
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Full/ Garnet
  • Aroma: Plum, Fig
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

MARSIGLIANO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Calabria(Indigenous)(Ciro DOC.)

MARSIGLIANO NERO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Calabria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Marcigliana

*Marufo ( ? ) AKA=Mourisco

MARQUETTE (B)

• NEW WORLD– America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Vermont.   Canada–Quebec
• VITICULTURE– *GRANDSON-to-Pinot Noir,  *HYBRID-X=MN 1094 & Ravat 262
  • +RESISTANT/ Cold
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Sparkling
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Black Cherry, Pepper, Licorice
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Blue Berry, Strawberry
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins

*Maruggio (Puglia) AKA=Maresco

MARVON (R)

• OLD WORLD– Cyprus

MARZABINO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)

MARZEMINO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Indigenous)(Refrontolo DOCG./ Trentino DOC.)Indigenous), Friuli
• NEW WORLD– Australia
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Pinot,   X=Lagrein & ?,   *PARENT-to-Sennen
• VINICULTURE– *STYLE/ Passito/ Refrontolo, +BLENDED/ Often

MARZEMINO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Indigenous)(Treviso, Padova)
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Pinot,   X=Garganega & Marzemino

*Massaretta ( ? ) AKA=Barsaglina

*Mataro (Australia, USA.) AKA=Mourvedre, Monastrell

MATAOSSU (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Liguria(Indigenous)(Colline Savonesi IGP.)

MATHILDA (W)

• OLD WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– X=Violet Chasselas & Brillant(?),  (Crossed by TV. Munson)

MATIAS ( ? )

• OLD WORLD– Portugal–Lisboa(Colares DO.)

MATRAI MUSKOTALY (G)

• OLD WORLD– Hungary–Kunsag(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Muscat Ottonel & Arany Sarfeher

MATRASSA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia   Azerbaijan

MATURANA BLANCA*(G)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Rioja
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Albilo Mayor

MATURANA TINTA*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Rioja
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Trousseau, Merenzao
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Dark
  • Aroma: Blackberry
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY
  • Structure:

MAUZAC BLANC (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Languedoc(Limoux AOC.)Indigenous), South-West(Gaillac AOC.)
• VITICULTURE– *STYLES/ *SPARKLING/ Blanquette de Limoux, Gaillac Methode Ancestrale
  • AKA=Blanquette
• VINICULTURE– +DISTILLED/ Armagnac
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Acacia Blossom
  • Palate:           /         , Apple
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., High Acid

MAUZAC NOIR (B)

• OLD WORLD– France(Indigenous)

MAVRO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Cyprus(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE–  *YIELDS/ High
• VINICULTURE– *STYLES/ *FORTIFIED/ Commandaria,   +USED/ Leaves For Domas

MAVRO KALAVRITINO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece–Pelopnnese(Achaia)Indigenous)

MAVRO MESSENIKOLA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece–Thessalia(Indigenous)

MAVRODAPHNE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece–Peloponnese(Patras)(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Mavrodaphni, Mavrodafni, Tsigello

MAVROTRAGANO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece-Aegean Islands(Santorini)Indigenous)

*Mavroudi (Greece) AKA=Mavrud

MAVOURI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Indigenous)(Ismaros)

MAVRUD*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Ismaros)Indigenous)   Bulgaria–Plovdiv
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Mavroudi,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELDS/ Low,  *SKIN/ Thick
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Blackberry, Violet, Spice, Vanilla
  • Palate:       /+BODY, Cherry, Mulberry
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING…Lamb Skewers
    • CHEESE PAIRING…

MAYOLET (M)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Valle d’Aosta   Switzeralnd–Valais
• NEW WORLD–
• VITICULTURE– X=Prie & ?,  *PARENT-to-Rouge Du Pays
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ With Petite Rouge(Often)
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Spice, Cherry
  • Palate:       /       ,  Blueberry
  • Structure:

MAYORQUIN (W)

• OLD WORLD– France-Provence(Indigenous)(Bellet AOC.)

*Mazuelo (Spain/ ? ) AKA=Carignan

MAZESE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Toscana IGT.)

MEDNA (G)

• OLD WORLD– Croatia–Dalmatinska(Indigenous)

MEGHRABUJR (B)

• OLD WORLD– Armenia(Indigenous)

MELARA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romagna(Indigenous)(Romagna DOC./ Colli Piacentini DOC.)
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Vin Santo

MELIKUDA (G)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MELNIK (B)

• OLD WORLD– Bulgaria–Struma Valley(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– Small Berry, Blue Skin

MELODY (G)

• NEW WORLD– America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=Seyval Blanc & Pint Blanc

MELON De BOURGOGNE*(W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Burgundy(Indigenous), Loire Valley(Muscadet Sevre AOC.)
• NEW WORLD– America–California, Oregon(Willamette AVA.), Washington(Columbia Valley AVA./ Puget Sound AVA.)   Australia-Victoria(Mornington Peninsula GI.)   Canada–Ontario
• VITICULTURE– X=Gouais Blanc & Pinot,   *CLONES/ 229,  AKA=Muscadet
  • +RESISTANT/ Frost,  *RIPENER/ Early
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ +BLENDED/ Cremant de Bourgogne,  DISTILLED/ Brandy
  • • -Drink Young,  +AGED/ Sur Lie(Sometimes)
  • Sight: Pale/ Yellow
  • Aroma: Lemon, Pear, Stone
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ -Body
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, Abv., High Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Mussels, Breton Oysters
• CHEESE PAIRING…

MELRA (B)

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

MENCIA*(Bl)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal(Dao DO.)Indigenous)   Spain-Castile & Leon(Bierzo DO., Galicia(Ribeira Sacra DO.)
• NEW WORLD– South Africa
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Caytana, X=Alfrocheiro & Patorra
  • AKA=Jaen Tino, Jean do Dao, Louriero Tinto
  • *BUDDER/ Early,   *RIPENER/ Early,  *YIELDS/ Low,  *SKIN/ Thick
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Port
  • Sight: Murky/ Chartreuse
  • Aroma: Cherry, Cranberry, Socks
  • Palate:        /          , Raspberry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, -Abv., Medi Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Roasted Pork
• CHEESE PAIRING…

MENINDEE (W)

• NEW WORLD– America
• VITICULTURE– *BERRIES/ Seedless,  +USED/ Eating

MENNAS (G)

•  OLD WORLD– Switzerland(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Gewurztraminer & Gouais Blanc

MENOIR (B)

• OLD WORLD– Hungary(Indigenous)

*Menu Pineau (France/ Touraine) AKA=Arbois

*Merenzao (Spain/ Valdeorras) AKA=Trousseau, Maturana Tinta

MERICADEL (B)

• OLD WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– X=America & Delaware, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • SKIN/ Thin

MERILLE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Bergerac AOC./ Frontonnais/ Fronsac AOC.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Bouchales(Bordeaux), Grapput

MERLINA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Lombardia(Indigenous)(Valtellina DOC.)

MERLOT*(B) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD– France-Bordeaux(St. Emilion AOC.)Indigenous)/ Pomerol AOC.)
  • Italy–Tuscany(Bolgheri DOC.)   “Everywhere”
• NEW WORLD– America-California(Carneros AVA./ Red Hill AVA.)
  • Chile(Colchagua Valley)   Argentina(Lujan de Cuyo),   Brazil–Rio Grande Sul
• VITICULTURE– X=Cabernet Franc & Magdeline Noire de Charentes
  • *CLONES/ 15,  181.1, 181, 182, 314, 343, 343.1, 346, 346.1,  347, 348,
  • *PARENT-to-Evmolpia, Rebo, Sennen,   AKA=Bigney, Crabutet, Higney, Vidal
  • SOILS= Excels In “Sedimentary“/ Clay,  CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool“,   -Skin,   +YIELD
  • -Ripener(15 Days Before Cabernet Sauvignon),    ~Etymology~ “Little Black Bird”
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Lillet,   +AGED/ New Oak,   +BLENDED/ Bordeaux, Everywhere
  • • +SUSEPTABLE/ Oxygen,  +Thiols
    • +TERPENES/ +Pyrazine(Distinct Vegetable Flavors(Green/ Herbaceous)if Not “Ripened Out”)
  • Sight: Dark/ Purple
  • Aroma: Cedar, Vanilla, Red Plum, Cola, Tar, Pepper, Violet
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Black-Cherry, Raspberry, Spice
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, +Abv., Medi-Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Chocolate, Lamb, Duck
• CHEESE PAIRING…Swiss, Cheddar, Blue, Alpine, Smoked

MERLOT BLANC (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Bordeaux   |   NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– X=Merlot & Folle Blanche

MERICADEL ( ? )

• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=America & Delaware

MERSEGUERA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain-Mercia(Jumilla DO.), Valencia(Utiel-Requena DO./Alicante DO.)
•  VITICULTURE–  *RIPENER/ Early,  ~Etymology~ Meaning…Mother of Water…Referring to ?

MERWAH (W)

• OLD WORLD– Lebanon–Bekaa Valley(Indigenous)

MERZLING (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany(Indigenous)

MESKHURI KHARIST VALA (R)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- ~Etymology~ Bulls Eye Red…Referring to ?

MESKHURI MTSVANE (W)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MESKHURI SHAVI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MESLIER-SAINT FRANCOIS (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Loire Valley(Loir et Cher)Indigenous), South-West(Cognac AOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Gouais Blanc & Chenin Blanc, AKA=Blanche Ramee
• VINICULTURE– +DISTILLED/ Armagnac, Cognac

MEZES FEHER (G)

• OLD WORLD– Hungary(Indigenous)

MEZY (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Jura(Indigenous)

MICHELE PALIERI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Romania(Breed)
• VITICULTURE– X=Red Malaga & Alphonse Lavalle, AKA=Palieri

MIDNIGHT BEAUTY (B)

• NEW WORLD– America
• VITICULTURE– +USED/ Eating

*Miguel de Aros ( ?  ) AKA=Moristel, Juan Ibanez, Concejon

MILGRANET (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Lavilledieu)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Gouais Blanc,  AKA=Perigord

MILIA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Slovakia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Muller-Thurgau & Gewurtztraminer

MILLS (B)

• OLD WORLD– America
• VITICULTURE– X=Creveling & Muscat Hamburg
  • *PROGENY-to-Sheridan/ Steuben/ Noiret/ Wayne

MILLOT-FOCH (B)

• OLD WORLD– Switzerland(Indigenous)   France–Jura
• VITICULTURE– X=Leon Millot & Marechal Foch

MINELLA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Sicily(Indigenous)(Etna DOC.)

MINNIE (W)

• OLD WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– X=Edna & Longfellow(?), (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • SKIN/ Thin

MINUTOLO (G)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Puglia(Indigenous)(Valle d’Itria DOC.)

MISCHURNITZ (B)

• OLD WORLD– Russia
• NEW WORLD– Canada–British Columbia    America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=Vitis Vinifera & Vitis Amurenisi

MISKET CHERVEN (G)

• OLD WORLD– Bulgaria(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Light                     Aroma: Aromatic
  • Palate:     /       ,               Structure:

MISKET VARNENSKI (W)

• OLD WORLD–Bulgaria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Riesling & Dimiat

*Misson (California) AKA=Listan Negro(Portugal), Criolla(Argentina), Pais(Chile)

• ~Etymology~ Referring to the Missions Who Cultivated the Grapes Across California

*Missouri (America) AKA=Vitis Palmata

MLAKINKA (G)

• OLD WORLD–  Croatia-Kastela(Indigenous), (Trogir/ Split)

*Modra Frankinja (Slovania) AKA=Lemburger, Blaufrankisch

*Molar (Portugal/ Lisboa/ Colares) AKA=Listan Negro

MOLETTE BLANCHE (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Savoie(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Mondeuse

MOLINARA*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE–  +RESISTANT/ Fungal Disease,  *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Valpolicella
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., High Acid

MOLL (W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain-Balearic Islands(Pla i Llevant DO.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Prensal Blanc

*Mollar (Peru) AKA=Negramoll

MOLLARD (B)

• OLD WORLD– France-Provence(Indigenous)(Hautes-Alpes)

MONASTRELL*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain(Jumilla DO./ Mucia DO.)Indigenous)  Cyprus  Tunisia
  • France–Provence(Bandol AOC.),  Rhone(Ventoux AOC.)
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Paso Robles AVA., Contra Costa), Washington(Columbia Valley AVA.)
  • Australia-South Australia(Barossa GI.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Mourvedre(France), Mataro(America/ Australia), Bovale
  • *CLONES/ 4, 233, 247, 369, 369.1, 450, 1069, 1069.1
  • *BUDDER/ Late,  *RIPENER/ Late,   *YIELDS/ Low,  *SKIN/ Thick,  *CLUSTERS/ Tight
  • *CLIMATE= “Continental“,   +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Cold, Mildew
  • ~Etymology~ 1) Name Because it Was Planted and Grown at Early Monasteries.  or
    • 2) Named After Spanish Town of Murviedro Near Valencia
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Chateauneuf-du Pape(One of 8 Red/ 13 Grapes), Rose
  • • +BLENDED/ Part of GSM. Blend.(Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre)
  • Sight: Murky/ Garnett
  • Aroma: Blueberry, Cinnamon, Cloves, Earth, Violet, Licorice, Barnyard
    • +TERPENES/ Rotundone
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Blackberry, Spice
  • Structure: High Tannins, +Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Short Ribs, Barbeque, Sausage
• CHEESE PAIRING…

MONBADON (G)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Charente)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– America–Calfornia(Central Vally)

MONDET (B)

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

MONDEUSE BLANCHE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Savoie(Arbin(Indigenous)   Switzerland–Vaud
• NEW WORLD– America–Oregon(Southern Oregon), California(Mt. Veeder AVA.)
• VITICULTURE–   X=Mondeuse Noir & ?
  • *PROGENY-of-?,   *PARENT-to-Syrah, Viognier
• VINICULTURE
  • Sight: Deep/ Purple
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MONDEUSE NOIRE (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Savoie(Arbin AOC.)Indigenous)   Switzerland–Vaud
  • Italy–Sicily(Etna DOC.)
• NEW WORLD- Australia–Victorisa(Rutherglan GI.)
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Mondeuse Blanche
• VINICULTURE– +TERPENES/ Rotundone
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Pepper
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MONEMVASSIA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Indigenous)(Paros PGI., Syros Island)
• VITICULTURE– *CLUSTERS/ Small,  *RIPENER/ Early

MONEU (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Catalunya(Indigenous)(Costes del Segre DO.)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv, Medi+Acid

MONICA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Sicily(Cagliari DOC.)Indigenous)   Spain

MONSTRUOSA (G)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Galicia(Indigenous)

MONTANACCIA (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Corsica(Indigenous)

*Montanera (Italy) AKA=Cardin, Neirano

*Montaricco (Italy/ Emilio Romagna) AKA=Lambrusco Montaricco

MONTEPULCIANO*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Abruzzo(Colline Teramano DOCG.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Napa Valley AVA., San Pasqual AVA.), Oregon(Rogue Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Primaticcio,  CLIMATE= Excels In “Mediterranean”
  • *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Thick,  *BUNCHES/ Cone Shaped, With Wings
• VINICULTURE– +AGED/ Often
  • Sight: Deep/ Crimson
  • Aroma: Black-Berry, Spice, Barnyard, Dried Herbs/ Oregano
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black-Cherry
  • Structure: High Tannins, +Abv., Medi Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Steak, Rib
• CHEESE PAIRING…

MONTILS (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–South-West(Cognac AOC.)Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE– DISTILLED/ Cognac

MONTONEGA (P)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Catalunya(Penedes DO.)

*Mononico ( ? ) AKA=Bombino

MONTONICO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Calabria(Indigenous)(Consenza DOC.)

MONTU (W)

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

MONTUA (W)

• OLD WORLD– Spain-Andalucia(Malaga DO./ Ribera del Guadiana DO.)Indigenous)

*Monvedro (Portugal) AKA=Carcajolo Nero

MOON DROPS (R)

• NEW WORLD– America–California(Central Valley)
• VITICULTURE– +USED/ Eating,  *BREED/ International Fruit Genetics and The Grapery  @Bakersfield
  • *BERRIES/ Long Tubular

MORADELLA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Lombardia(Oltrepo Pavese DOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *BIO-TYPES– Piccola, Grossa

MORAVIA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain-Castilla-La Mancha(La Mancha DO.)

*Morellino (Italy/ Tuscany/ Scansano) AKA=Sangiovese, Nielluccio

MORENOA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain–Basque Country   France–South-West(Madiran AOC.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Cabernet Franc & ?

MORETO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal-Alentejo, Duriense
• VITICULTURE– *YIELD/ High
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Port

*Morillon (Austria/ Styria) AKA=Chardonnay

MORIO-MUSKAT (W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany–Pfalz(Indigenous), Rheinhessen
• VITICULTURE– X=Silvaner & Weissburgunder

MORISTEL (B)

• OLD WORLD– Spain-Aragnon(Somontano DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Juan Ibanez, Concejon, Miguel de Arcos
• VINICULTURE–  +SUCEPTABLE/ Oxidized
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:         /          ,  Logan Berry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MORNEN NOIR (B)

• OLD WORLD– France-Savoie(Chavanay)Indigenous)   Hungary

MOROKONELLA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Cyprus(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– ~Etymology~ Meaning Little Cinnamon…Referring to Aroma

MORONE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Tuscany(Indigenous)

*Mortagua (Portugal) AKA=Touriga Nacional, Bical Tinto, Tourigao

• ~Etymology~ Mortagua is a City In Portugal, Referring to Where the Grape Was First Grown.

MORRASTEL BOUSCHET (T)

• OLD WORLD– France(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Graciano & Petite Bouschet

MOSTARINO (G)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romangna(Piacanza)
• VITICULTURE– ~Etymology~ Mosto Meaning Must…Referring to the High Amount of Must the Grape Produces.

MOSTOSA (G)

• OLD WORLD– Italy–Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)

MOUHTARO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece–Central Greece(Indigenous)

*Mouraton (Spain/ Galicia/ Ribeira Sacra DO.) AKA=Juan Garcia

MOURISCO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal-Duriense(Douro Valley DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– AKA=Marufo
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Port

MOURISCO TINTA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Portugal-Duriense(Douro Valley DO.)
• VITICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Port

*Mourvedre (Spain/ Catalunya) AKA=Monastrell, Maturo

MOUYSSAGUES (B)

• OLD WORLD– France-South-West(Marcillac AOC.)Indigenous)/ Aveyron)

MOVGORODA (B)

• OLD WORLD– Latvia

*Moscadello (Italy/ Montalcino) AKA=Moscato

*Moscato (Italy/ Piemonte) AKA=Muscat Rose A Petits Grains, Moschoudi, Moscadello, Frontignac, Sarga Muskotaly, Temjanika

• ~Etymology~ Derived From Italian Word “Mosca” Meaning Fly, Referring to the Sweetness of the Juice That Attracts Flys.

*Moscato Roxo (Portugal/ Setubal) AKA=Muscat Rose A Petits Grains

• ~Etymology~ Roxo Meaning Purple In Portuguese…Refering to Its Berries

*Moscato Amburgo (Italy/ ? ) AKA=Muscat Hamburg

*Moscatel de Austria (Austria/ Chile) AKA=Torrontes

*Moschoudi (Greece/ Samos) AKA=Muscat Rose A Petits Grains

MUSCAT (W)

• VITICULTURE– X=Chasselas & Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
  • ~Etymology~ Muscat Referring to Its Musky Smell.
  • **Considered Not to Be One Grape But a Group/ Family of Grapes Known as Muscat
    • There Are 100 Types of Muscat
    • All Muscat’s Are Same Varietal Which Have Gone Mutations or Are Clones.

MUSCAT ALEXANDRIA*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Indigenous)  Italy-Sicily(Pantelleria DOC.)
  • Spain–Catalunya(Cadiz DO.)   France
• NEW WORLD– Chile–Bio Bio Valley
• VITICULTURE– X=Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains & Axina des Tres Bias
  • *PARENT-to-Bombino Bianco, Catarratto, Cereza, Grillo, Malvasia Lazio, Muscat Hamberg, Torrontes Sanjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino, Torrontes Riojano
  • AKA=Zibibbo(Sicily), Gordo Blanco, Hanepoot, Lexia, Muscat Frontignan, Moscatel
  • *CLIMATE– Excels In “Mediterranean“, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildew, Rot,  *RIPENER/ Late,
• VINICULTURE–  +TERPENES
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Orange, Floral
  • Palate: Dry-Sweet/ +BODY
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MUSCAT BAILEY (W)

• NEW WORLD– Japan

MUSCAT BLANC A PETITS GRAINS*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD– France-Alsace   Italy–Piemonte(Asti DOC.)
  • France–Rhone Valley(Beaumes de Venise AOC.), Roussillon(Maury AOC.)
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Clarksburg AVA.)   Australia(Rutherglen)   South Africa
• VITICULTURE–  *CLONES/ 453, 453.1,  *RIPENER/ Late
  • *PARENT-to-Aleatico, Mammolo, Muscat Alexandria, Muscat Giallo, Muscat Rosa del Trentino, Muscat Rouge de Madere, Muscat di Scanzo
  • AKA=Brown Muscat(Australia), Moscadello, Moscato(Italy), Moschoudi, Muscat Frontignac, Muskateller(Austria), Sarga Muskotaly, Temjanika
• VINICULTURE– *STYLE-Sparkling,  +FORTIFIED/ Patras,  +BLENDED/ Almost Never
  • • +MONOTERPENES,   +TERRAZINE 
  • Sight: Clear/ Pale
  • Aroma: Apricots, Crushed Shells, Floral/ Geranium
  • Palate: Dry-Sweet/+BODY
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid
• FOOOD PAIRING…Melon & Prosciutto, Apple Pie    |   CHEESE PAIRING…

MUSCAT CANNEI*(W)

• OLD WORLD– ?
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Sonoma), Washington(Columbia Valley AVA./ Puget Sound AVA./ Sierra Foothills AVA.)
• VINICULTURE– +AROMATIC TERPENES
  • Sight: Cloudy /Straw
  • Aroma: Mandarin, Blood Orange, Papaya, Spice
  • Palate: Sweet/ +BODY, Honey-Suckle
  • Structure: Low Tannins, -Abv., Medi+Acid

MUSCAT D’EISENSTADT (W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Loire Valley(Saumur AOC.)
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Huxelrebe, Muscat Ottonel
  • AKA=Courtiller Musque, Muscat Precoce de-Saumur

*Muscat Frontignac (France) AKA=Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Muscat Alexandria

*Muscat de Frontignan (South Africa) AKA=Muscat Alexandria, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

MUSCAT HAMBURG*(B)

• OLD WORLD– England,  Germany
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Russian River AVA.), Virginia
  • Canada–British Columbia(Vancouver Island VA.)
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains
  • X=Muscat Alexandria & Schiava Grossa
  • AKA=Muscat Trollinger, Black Muscat, Moscato Amburgo
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Opaque
  • Aroma: Blackberry
  • Palate: Dry-Sweet/ +BODY
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

MUSKAT MORAVSKY (W)

• OLD WORLD– Czech Republic(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Muscat Ottonel & Prachtraube

MUSCAT ORANGE*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Veneto(Colli Euganei DOC.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– America–California(Shenandoah Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE–  AKA=Foir d’Arancio
• VINICULUTRE– +TERPENES
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Pineapple, Orange
  • Palate: Semi-Sweet/ +BODY, Apricot
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Biscotti, Sweet Pastries

MUSCAT OTTONEL*(W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Alsace(Indigenous)   Austria   Romania
• NEW WORLD– America–Washington(Puget Sound AVA.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Chasselas & Muscat Eisenstad
  • *PARENT-to-Matrai Muskotaly
• VINICULUTRE–  +TERPENES
• FOOD PAIRING…Foie Gras

MUSCAT ROSE A PETITS GRAINS (B)

• OLD WORLD– France   Spain   Portugal
• VITICULTURE– *MUTATION/ Muscat Blanc

MUSCAT ROUGE A PETITS GRAIN (B)

• OLD WORLD– France   Spain   Portugal
• NEW WORLD– Australia-Victoria(Rutherglen GI.)
• VITICULTURE– *MUTATION/ Muscat Rose
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Rutherglen Muscat

MUSCAT ROUGE De MADERE (B)

• OLD WORLD– Italy(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– *PARENT-to-Cileigiolo?

*Muscat Precoce de-Saumur (France/ Loire) AKA=Muscat d’Eisenstadt

MUSCAT SPINA*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Greece-Aegean Islands(Crete Island)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE–
• VINICULTURE– +TERPENES
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Orange Blossom, Lime, Jasmine
  • Palate:         /         , Lemon
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

MUSCAT TINTO*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Argentina-Northern(Native)

MUSKATELLER GELBER*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Austria
• VITICULTURE–  AKA=Yellow Muscat, Muskateller Roter,  *RIPENER/ Late,   *YIELDS/ Low
  • *PARENT-to-Muscaris,  +SUSCEPTABLE/ Rot, Mildew
  • ~Etymolgy~ Gelber Meaning Yellow In Austria, Referring to It’s Slight Color.
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Citrus, Spicy
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

*Muscatel Amarillo (Chile) AKA=Torrontes

*Muskat Sylaner (Austria) AKA=Sauvignon Blanc, Muskatni Silvanec

*Muskatni Silvanec (Sovenia) AKA=Sauvignon Blanc, Muskat Sylaner

*Muskateller Roter ( ? ) AKA=Muskateller Gelber, Yellow Muscat

*Muscat Yellow ( ? ) AKA=Muskateller Gelber, Muskateller Roter

MUSKAT ZUTI*(B)

• OLD WORLD– Croatia–Dalmatia(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight: Clear/ Gold
  • Aroma: Tropical, Honey, Apricot
  • Palate: Slight-Sweet/ +BODY
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, +Abv., Low Acid

MOSCOFILERO*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Greece–Peloponnese(Indigenous), Mantinia
• VITICULTURE–    *CLONES/ 4,  *RIPENER/ Early
• VINICULTURE–  +AGED/ Drink Young,  +TERPENE
  • Sight: Clear/ Yellow
  • Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon Blossom
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, -Abv., Medi+Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…Seafood    |   CHEESE PAIRING…Feta

MOSCHOMAVRO (B)

• OLD WORLD– Greece(Indigenous)Siatista PGI.

*Moslavac (Croatia) AKA=Furmint, Mosler

*Mosler ( ? ) AKA=Furmint, Moslavac

*Mostarska ( ? ) AKA=Zilavka, Zhelavka Biella

*Mostosa ( ?  ) AKA=Avarengo

*Mountain Grape (America) AKA=Vitis Monticola

MRS. MUNSON (B)

• OLD WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– X=Meosho & Herbemont, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • +RESISTANT/ Disease,  *SKIN/ Thin

MTSVANI (W)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MUENCH (B)

• NEW WORLD– America–Texas
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=Neosho & Herbemont, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
  • +RESISTANT/ Disease,   *RIPENER/ Late

MUJURETULI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MULLER THURGAU*(W)

• OLD WORLD– Germany(Indigenous),  Switzerland–Thurgau,  Austria
  • Germany–Mosel
• NEW WORLD– America–Oregon(Willamette Valley AVA.)   Australia(Mudgee GI.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Madeleine Royale & Riesling (Breed/ 1882)
  • *PARENT-to-Osiris, Ortega, Palava, Milia,  *RIPENER/ Early, *YIELD/ High
  • AKA=Bouvier(Slovenia), Rivaner(Austria), Rizlingszilvani , Finding(Mosel)
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool“
• VINICULTURE–  +BLENDED/ Gemischter Satz
  • Sight: Clear/ Hay
  • Aroma: Citrus, Almond
  • Palate: Dry/ -Body
  • Structure: Low Tannins, -Abv., Low Acid
• FOOD PAIRING…          |   CHEESE PAIRING..

*Mullerrebe (Germany) AKA=Pinot Meunier

*Mune Mahatsa ( ? ) AKA=Folle Blanche

MUNSON (B)

• NEW WORLD– ?
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=RW. Munson & Gold Coin

MURESCOLA ( ? )

• OLD WORLD– France–Corsica(Indigenous)

MURESCONU ( B )

• OLD WORLD– France-Corsica(Indigenous)

MURISCU ( ? )

• OLD WORLD– France-Corsica(Indigenous)

*Muscadet (France/ Loire/ Pays Nantais) AKA=Melon de Bourgogne

MUSCADELLE*(W)

• OLD WORLD– France–Bordeaux(Sauternes AOC.)Indigenous), Alsace
• NEW WORLD– ?
• NEW WORLD– Australia
• VITICULTURE– X=Gouais Blanc & ?,   AKA=Tokay(Australia), Muscat, Rutherglen Topaque
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Bordeaux Blanc/ Setubal
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Honey, Apricot, Must
  • Palate: Semi-Sweet/ +BODY
  • Structure: Low Tannins, Abv., Low Acid

MUSCADINE (B)

• NEW WORLD– America–Georgia,  North Carolina,  Mississippi
• VITICULTURE– +YEILDS,  High In Polyphenols, Resveratrol
  • *PROGENY-of-Vitis Rotundifolia, AKA=Scuppernong, Carlos, Higgins, Ison
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Banana, Bruised Apple
  • Palate: Dry-Sweet/ +BODY, Lime Peel
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, Abv., Medi+Acid

MUSCARDIN (B)

• OLD WORLD– France–Rhone(Chateauneuf-du Pape AOC.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD– America–Central Coast ‘South’(Paso Robles AVA.)
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Chateauneuf-du Pape(One of 8 Red/ 13 Grapes)
  • Sight: Light/ Reddish
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: High Tannins, Abv., Medi Acid

MUSCARIS (W)

• OLD WORLD– Austria–Styria(Crossed)  France–Southern Rhone(Cotes Catalanes IPG.)
• VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X=Solaris & Yellow Muscatel,  +RESISTANT/ Disease

MSKHALI (G)

• OLD WORLD– Armenia-Ararat(Indigenous)

MTSVANE (W)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia–Kakheti(Indigenous)

MTEVANDIDI (B)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MTSVIVANI KAKHURI (G)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MTSVIVANI RACHULI (G)

• OLD WORLD– Georgia(Indigenous)

MUSTANG (B)

• NEW WORLD– America–Texas,  Mississippi
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of-Vitis Mustangensis

MUSTOASA De MADERAT (W)

• OLD WORLD– Romania(Minis Maderat)Indigenous)

MYSTIQUE (B)

• NEW WORLD– Australia(Murray Valley GI.)
• VITICULTURE– X=Confidential &  ?, +RESISTANT/ Heat
  • Aroma– Blckberry

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