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

MABLO GENTILE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Romagna DOC.)Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  +USED/Balsamic Vinegar

MACABEO*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Catalunya(Penedes DO.)Indigenous), Rioja
  • France-Languedoc
• NEW WORLD-  ?
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X= ? & ?
  • AKA=Alcanon, Forcalla, Lardot(Drome), Macabeu, Viura(Rioja/Rueda)
  • 2nd. Most Planted White Grape In Spain, #20th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Mediterranean”, “Continental”
  • *BUDDER/ Late,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIEDS/ High,  *SKIN/ Thin
  • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Vine/ Fungal, Fanleaf Disease
• VINICULTURE- Still,  Sparkling,  +BLENDED/ Cava,  Rioja Blanco
  • 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…
• CULTURE- “Macabeo”…+Pronounced…“Mah-cah-bey-ho”

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

MACERATINO (W)

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

MADALENA (W)

• OLD WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- X=Seibel 11.3 & Moscatel Branco,  *PARENT-to-Madalena

MADELEINE ANGEVINE (W)

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

MADELEINE ROYALE (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Loire Valley(Indigenous)  England   Germany
• NEW WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Pinot & Schiava,  AKA=Maddalene Reale
  • *PARENT-to-Adondant, Fruhgipfler, Madeine Angevine, Muller Thurgau, Prachttraube, Sirio
  • *RIPENER/ Early

MADRASA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Azrbaijan(Indigenous)

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

MAGARACH 2-57 (W)

• OLD WORLD- Ukraine
• VITICULTURE- X=Mtsvane Kakhuri & Sochinsky Chernyi

MAGARACHSKY (R)

• OLD WORLD- Russia
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Bastardo & Saperavi

MAGDELEINE NOIRE Des CHARENTES (R)

• OLD WORLD- France
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-to-Abouriou, Cot(Merlot)

MAGENTA (R)

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

MAGLIOCCO CANINO (R)

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

MAGLIOCCO DOLCE (R)

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

MAGYARFANKOS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Muscat Bouschet & Blaufrankisch, (Crossed In Hungary In 1953)

*Mahranauli (Republic of Moldova) AKA=Aligote(France), Giboulot Blanc(Rully/ Murcurey), Melon de Jura(Jura)

MAIOLICA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Abruzzo(Indigenous)

MAIOLINA (R)

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

MAISKII CHERNYI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Kazakhstan

MAJARCA ALBA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Romania
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Slankamenka

MALAGOUSIA*(W)

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

MALANDRA (R)

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

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

MALBEC*(R) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Cahors AOC.)Indigenous), Bordeaux(Pauillac AOC.)   Italy   Israel
• NEW WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza   Chile(Rapel Valley)  Australia–South Australia(Adelaide Hills GI.),  Everywhere
  • America-California(Alexander Valley AVA.), Washington(Walla Walla AVA.)  Everywhere
• VITICULTURE-  *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Prunelard & Magdeleine Noire des Charentes
  • AKA=Noir de Pressac(St, Emilion), Cot(South-West France), Prolongeau
  • *CLONE/ 4, 9, 595, 596, 598, 598.1, 595.1,  *PARENT-to-Jurancon Noir, Odola
  • *CLIMATE= Excels In “Continental” +Alt. 6,000ft.
  • +VIGOR/ High,  +RIPENER/ Mid,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ 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
• CULTURE-  “Malbec”…+Pronounced…“Mal-bek”
  • ~International Malbec Day~ (April 17th.)

MALBO GENTILE (R)

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

*Maldoux (Savoie) AKA=Mondeuse Noire, Crabs Black Burgundy(Sonoma Historic)

MALIGIA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romangna(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Fungal Diseases

*Malmsey (Portugal/ Madeira) AKA=Malvasia de Lipari(Italy), Malvagia(Sardegna), Malvasia Candida, Malvasia Riojano, Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya), Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands), Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia)

MALOCRN (W)

• OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Indigenous)

MALOUKATO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Sea

*Malvagia (Sardegna) AKA=Malvasia de Lipari(Italy), Malmsey(Madeira), Malvasia Candida(Madeira), Malvasia di Sardegna(Sardegna), Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya), Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands), Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia)

MALVAR (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain–Mafdrid

MALVASIA (W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• VITICULTURE DISCLAIMER~ Malvasia and Its Synonyms Are a Family of Mostly Unrelated Grapes and Diverse Collection of Varieties That Range Over Many Countries and Numerous Regional Synonyms.  DNA. Profiling Over the Past 25 Years Has Began to Sort Out the Lineage  and Synonyms.
  • **The Term Bianco & Nero Have Been Taken Out of the Title-Names to Achieve Continuity.
  • ~Etymology~ Named After the Greek Town of Monemvasia Where the Venetians Set Up a Major Trading Post During the Height of Thier Empire.

MALVASIA BIANCO*(W)

• 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- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  AKA=Malmsey(Madeira), Malvazija Istarska(Croatia)
  • **Considered Not to Be One Grape But a Group/ Family of Grapes Know as Malvasia.
• 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
• CULTURE- FESTIVALS~ ~Malvasia Day Festival~(June/Aeolian Islands, Sicily)

MALVASIA Di BASILICATA BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Basilicata(Indigenous)Matera DOC./ Grottino di Roccanova DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  +MUTATIONS/ Malvasia Nera
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *YIELDS/ High

MALVASIA Di BASILICATA NERO*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Basilicata,(Grottino di Roccanova DOC.)  Puglia(Brindisi)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  +MUTATION-of-Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata
  • AKA=Malvasia Nera,  *RIPENER/ Mid
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Purple
  • Aroma: Blackberry
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black Cherry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

MALVASIA Di CANDIA* (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Sea(Crete)Indigenous)   Italy-Lazio(Frascati DOC.), Tuscany,  Campania
• NEW WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PROGENY-of-Garganega,  *PARENT-to-Casavecchia
  • *RELATED-to-Albana, Catarratto, Marzemina, Susumaniello, Trebbiano Toscano
  • ~Etymology~ Candia is the Historic Name For the Island of Crete, Where the Grape is Said to Be Indigenous to.
• VINICULTURE–
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Peach, Pear
  • Palate:       /           ,   Apricot, Apple
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

*Malvasia di Bari (Bari) AKA=Malvasia di Brindisi(Puglia), Malvasia di Bitonto, Malvasia di Lecce(Puglia), Malvasia di Trani(Trani)

*Malvasia di Bitonto  AKA=Malvasia di Brindisi(Puglia), Malvasia di Bari(Bari), Malvasia di Lecce(Puglia), Malvasia di Trani(Trani)

MALVASIA Di BOSA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardegna(Indigenous)

MALVASIA Di BRINDISI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Puglia
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Malvasia Lunga & Negroamaro
  • AKA=Malvasia di Bari, Malvasia di Bitonto, Malvasia di Lecce(Puglia), Malvasia di Trani

*Malvasia Candida (Madeira) AKA=Malvasia de Lipari(Italy), Malmsey(Madeira), Malvagia(Sardegna), Malvasia di Sardegna(Sardegna), Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya), Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands), Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia)

MALVASIA Di CANDIA AROMATICA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous)   Italy-Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  +MUTATION/ Malvasia Rosa
  • *RIPENER/ Mid-Late,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildew

MALVASIA Di CASORZO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Casorzo DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *RELATED-to-Lambrusca di Allessandria,  *RIPENER/ Mid-Late

*Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco (Piemonte) AKA=Malvasia di Schierano

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

*Malvasia del Chianti (Chianti) AKA=Malvasia di Lunga, Malvasia di Toscana(Tuscany), Marastina(Croatia), Menuetta(Slovenia), Pavlos(Greece), Rukatac(Korcula, Croatia)

MALVASIA Di COLARES (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Colares(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ High

*Malvasia Corada ( ? ) AKA=Vital

• **Synonym of Vital, Not Related to Malvasia Family.

MALVASIA FINA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Indigenous)–Madeira, Azores  Spain(Canary Island
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera, *PARENT-to-Boal Vencedor, Boal Ratinho
  • AKA=Arinto do Dao(Dao), Boal(Madeira), Gual(Canary Islands), Terrantez do Pico(Azores)
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *BUDDER/ Late,  *RIPENER/ Late, 
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Madeira
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:       / +BODY
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Low Acid

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- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Malvasia Aromatica & Marmajuelo
  • AKA=Malvasia Volcanica(Canary Islands)
  • *RIPENER/ Mid,  *CLUSTERS/ Small, Loose
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Golden
  • Aroma: Citris
  • Palate: Dry/ Body, Lemon
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

MALVASIA Del LAZIO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous)   Italy-Lazio(Colli Albani DOC./ Marano DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Muscat di Alexandria & Shiava
  • AKA=Malvasia Puntinata
  • *RIPENER/ Mid-Late,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Fungal Disease(Mildew)

*Malvasia di Lecce (Puglia) AKA=Malvasia di Brindisi(Puglia), Malvasia di Bari(Bari), Malvasia di Bitonto, Malvasia di Trani(Trani)

MALVASIA Di LIPARI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sicily(Lipari DOC.)   Spain-Catalunya(Penedes DO.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera
  • AKA=Malmsey(Madeira), Malvagia(Sardegna), Malvasia Candida(Madeira), Malvasia Riojano, Malvasia di Sardegna(Sardegna), Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya), Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands), Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia)
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ BLENDED/ Cava

MALVASIA Di LUNGA BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscana(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-t0-Malvasia Nera di Brindisi
  • AKA=Malvasia del Chianti(Chianti), Malvasia Toscana(Tuscany), Marastina(Croatia), Menuetta(Slovenia), Pavlos(Greece), Rukatac(Korcula, Croatia)
  • *RIPENER/ Mid-Late,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildew, Botrytis 
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Vin Santo,  +BLENDED/ Chianti(Historic)

MALVASIA Di LUNGA NERA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC./ Albugnan)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-t0-Malvasia Nera di Brindisi
  • AKA=Mocatella(Alessandria)

*Malvasia de Manresa (Catalunya) AKA=Garganega(Veneto), Grecanico(Sicily)

*Malvasia Nera (Italy) AKA=Malvasia Nera di Basilicata(Basilicata)

*Malvasia del Toscana (Tuscany) AKA=Malvasia di Lunga, Malvasia di Chianti(Chianti), Marastina(Croatia), Menuetta(Slovenia), Pavlos(Greece), Rukatac(Korcula, Croatia)

MALVASIA PARDA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal–Transmontano
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Farinheira

MALVASIA Di PIEMONTE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Monterey, Santa Ynez AVA., San Bernabe AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *BUDDER/ Mid,  *RIPENER/ Mid,  *CLUSTER/ Large,  *SKIN/ Thick

MALVASIA Di PLANURGIA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardegna(Indigenous)

MALVASIA PRETA*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Douro DO.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PROGENY-of-Cayetana Blanc,  X=Cayetana & Alfrocheiro
  • AKA=Moreto, Mureto, Pinheira Rosa

*Malvasia Puntinata ( ? ) AKA=Malvasia Lazio

• ~Etymology~ “Puntinata”…Referring to the Dots(Punti) On the Grapes.

*Malvasia Rei (Spain/ ? ) AKA=Palomino, Assario Branco, Golden Chasselas(California), Listan Blanco, Palomino Fino, Perrum

*Malvasia Riojano (Spain/ Castelnuovo) AKA=Malvasia Sitges, Subirat Parent, Rojal

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

MALVASIA Di SCHIERANO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco
  • *RIPENER/ Mid-Late

*Malvasia de Setubal (Portugal, Setubal) AKA=Malvia

*Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya) AKA=Malvasia de Lipari(Italy), Malmsey(Madeira), Malvagia(Sardegna), Malvasia Candida(Madeira), Malvasia di Sardegna(Sardegna), Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands), Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia)

MALVASIA Di SAO JORGE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Madeira
• NEW WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X= ? & ?
  • *YIELDS/ High,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Botrytis(Unwanted)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Madeira(Malmsey)

*Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands) AKA=Malvasia de Lipari(Italy), Malmsey(Madeira), Malvagia(Sardegna), Malvasia Candida(Madeira), Malvasia di Sardegna(Sardegna), Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya), Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia)

*Malvasia di Trani (Trani) AKA=Malvasia di Brindisi(Puglia), Malvasia di Bari(Bari), Malvasia di Bitonto, Malvasia di Lecce(Puglia)

MALVASIA TREVIGIANA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-to-Cove Bianco

MALVASIA TRIGUEIRA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Beira, Tras-os-Montes

*Malvasia da Trincheira ( ? ) AKA=Folgasa

• **Synonym of Folgasa, Not Related to Malvasia Family.

*Malvasia Volcanica (Canary Islands) AKA=Malvasia de Lanzarote(Canary Islands)

*Malvasija Dubovacka(Croatia) AKA=Malvasia de Lipari(Italy), Malmsey(Madeira), Malvagia(Sardegna), Malvasia Candida(Madeira), Malvasia di Sardegna(Sardegna), Malvasia de Sitges(Catalunya), Malvasia de Tenerife(Canary Islands)

*Malvasier (Austria/ Germany) AKA=Fruhroter Veltliner(Austria), Veltliner Rouge Precoce(France), Veltlinske Cervene Rane(Czech), Veltlinske Cervene Skore(Slovakia)

MALVAZIJA ISTARSKA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia   Slovenia
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,*PARENT-to-Vega
  • *CLONES/ SI 37, VCR 26, VCR 113, VCR 114, VCR 115,  AKA= Malvasia Istriana
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *YIELDS/ High

*Malvazija Istarska (Croatia) AKA=Malvasia

MALVIA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Setubal
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Malvasia de Setubal

*Malvoisie (Switzerland/ Valais) AKA=Pinot Gris(France), Grauburgunder(Austria/ Germany), Pinot Grigio(Italy)

MALVERINA (W)

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

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

MAMMOLO (R)

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

MANDON (R)

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

MANCIN Des PALUS (R)

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

MANDELARIA (R)

• 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 (R)

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

MANDO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Valencia(Indigenous), Catalunya(Pla de Bages DO.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Heben & Graciano, *PARENT-to-Castellana Blanco
  • AKA=Barillol, Galmeta, Garro, Mandon

MANDREGUE (R)

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

MANITO (R)

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

*Manoque ( ? ) AKA=Manosquin, Teoulier, Theoulier

MANOSQUIN (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Provence(Palette AOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Teoulier, Theoulier, Manosque

MANSENG NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Dubosc, Tannat,  *PARENT-to-Guillemont,  *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 (France/ Marcillac) AKA=Fer Servadou, Braucol, Pinenc(Gascony)

MANTEUDO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal–Alentejo(Indigenous)

MANTILARI (R)

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

MANTO NEGRO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Balearic Islands(Majorca DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Sabate & Callet Cas Concos,  AKA=Cabelis, Montenegro
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Thick
• 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: Clear/ Golden
  • Aroma: Melon, Pineapple
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Apricot
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

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

*Mantuo Castellano (Spain) AKA=Alcanon, Torbat Blanc

MANTUO De PILAS (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalucia(Jerez DO.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Heben & Dedo de Dama
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Sherry

MANZONI BIANCO*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Custoza DOC./ Conegliano DOCG.),  Alto Adige(Dolomite IGP.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Riesling & Pinot Bianco
  • *PARENT-to-Gaglioppo,  AKA=Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13
  • ~Etymology~ Crossed by Luigi Manzoni In 1930.
• 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 (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Raboso & Muscat Hamburg
  • ~Etymology~ Crossed by Luigi Manzoni In 1920’s.

MANZONI ROSA 1-50 (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Conegliano DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Trebbiano & Gewurztraminer
  • ~Etymology~ Crossed by Luigi Manzoni In 1920’s.

MANZONI ROSSO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Conegliano DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Glera & Cabernet Sauvignon
  • ~Etymology~ Crossed by Luigi Manzoni In 1920’s.

MARA (R)

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

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

*Marastina (Croatia) AKA=Malvasia di Lunga, Malvasia di Chianti(Chianti), Malvasia del Toscana(Tuscany), Menuetta(Slovenia), Pavlos(Greece), Rukatac(Korcula, Croatia)

MARATHEFTIKO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Cyprus(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Aspro X? & ?,  AKA=Vamvakada(Cyprus)
  • *RIPENER/ Late 
  • ~Etymology~ Named After the Marathasa Valley In the Troodos Mountains On Cyprus.
• CULTURE- ~International Martheftiko Day~ (December 1st.)

MARAWI (R)

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

MARCHIONE (W)

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

*Marcigliana (Italy) AKA=Marsigliana Nera

MARECHAL FOCH*(R)

• 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,  *PARENT-to-Sovereign Opal
  • *RIPENER/ Early,  +RESISTANT/ Cold, Fungal Disease
  • ~Etymology~ Named After the French Marshal Ferdinand Foch Who Helped End WWI.
    • (Cross Developed by Eugene Kuhlmann In Alsace In Late 1900’s.)
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Opaque/ Crimson
  • Aroma: Earthy, Musty
  • Palate:       / +BODY
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

MARESCO (W)

• 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*(R)

• 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

MARIENSTEIN (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany
• VITICULTURE- X=Muller Thurgau & Silvaner
  • (Crossed at the Bavarian State Institute For Viticulture In  Germany.)

MARMAJUELO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Canary Islands(Islas Canarias DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-to-Malvasia de Lazarote
  • AKA=Bermejuela(Canary Islands)
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:
  • Structure: High Acid

MARQUETTE (R)

• 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

MARQUINHAS (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Lisboa
• VITICULTURE- X=Fernao Pires & Pirovano 75
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Lourinha(Brandy)

*Marroquin ( ? ) AKA=Cinsaut, Black Malvoisie(California-Historic), Black Prince(Australia-Historic), Grecau(Sardegna), Hermitage(South Africa), Ottavianello(Puglia), Samso(Catalunya), Sinso(Spain)

MARS (R)

• NEW WORLD- Canada
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Labrusca
  • *RIPENER/ Early,  *VIGOR/ High,  *YIELDS/  High  
  • *CLUSTERS/ Medium,  *BERRIES/ Large, Seedless,  *SKIN/ Thick, Color-Black(Blue)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

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- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *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.
  • Twice as Easy to Grown as Rousanne/ Twice the Crop.(Considered a Lessor Grape.)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
  • Sight:    / Golden
  • Aroma: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Melon
  • Palate:         /       , +BODY, Almond, Herbs(Camomile), (Textured Mouthfeel)
  • 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*(R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Herault) Bordeaux, Provence(Ardeche)   Turkey
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Napa Valley AVA./ Paso Robles AVA.),  Arizona(Wilcox AVA.)
  • Uruguay-Maldonado   Brasil-Serra Gaucha   Argentina   China-Shangdong   India
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  (Breed)X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Garnacha,  *CLONES/ 980, 980.1
  • AKA= INRA 1810-68,  *BERRIES/ Small
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Garnet
  • Aroma: Plum, Fig
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY
  • Structure: Medi+Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
• CULTURE- ~International Marselan Day~ (April 27th.)

MARSELO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Ukraine
• VITICULTURE- X=Talisman & Rizamat
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating/ Table

MARSIGLIANO (W)

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

MARSIGLIANO NERO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Calabria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,AKA=Marcigliana

MARUFO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Duriense(Douro Valley DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?
  • *PARENT-to-Coloraillo, Donzelinho Roxo, Roxo Flor, Roxo Rei, Tinta Aguiar, Tinta Mesquita, Tinta Valdosa, Touriga Franca  
  • AKA=Brujidera(Arribes del Duero), Mourisco(Northern Portugal), Moravia Dulce, Tinto da Melra
  • *BUDDER/ Late,  *VIGOR/ High, *CLUSTERS/ Large,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

*Maruggio (Puglia) AKA=Maresco

MARVON (R)

• OLD WORLD- Cyprus

MARZABINO (R)

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

MARZEMINO (R)

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

MARZEMINA BIANCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Indigenous(Valdobbiadene/ Treviso/ Padova)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Pinot,  X=Garganega & Marzemino
  • *PARENT-to-Raboso Veronese
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Prosecco

*Massaretta ( ? ) AKA=Barsaglina

MATADOR (R)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VITICULTURE-  X=Talisman & Velika,  *SKIN/ Color-Red(Blue)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating/ Table

*Mataro (Australia, California-Historic) AKA=Monastrell(Spain), Mourvedre(France), Balzac Noir(Charente), Mataro(America/ Australia), Negia(Greece), Plant de Saint-Gilles(Costieres de Nines AOC.), Rossola Nera(Corsica), Upright Burgundy(California-Historic)

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 (W)

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

*Mataosso (Liguria) AKA=Lumassina, Buzzetto(Liguria)

MATRASSA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia   Azerbaijan

MATURANA BLANCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Rioja
• VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?,  AKA=Ribadavia(Rioja-Historic)
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Early,  *CLUSTER/ Small,  *BERRIES/ Small
• VINICULTURE-  +USED/ BLENDED/ Rioja(Blanca)

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

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 (R)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)

MAVRO (R)

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

MAVROUDA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Greece   Macedonia
• VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?
  • ~Etymology~ Translated to “Blackish” Referring to the Color of the Berries.

MAVRO KALAVRITINO (R)

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

MAVRO MESSENIKOLA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Thessalia(Indigenous)

MAVRODAPHNE (R)

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

MAVROTRAGANO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Aegean Islands(Santorini)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *YIELDS/ Low,  *BERRIES/ Small
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Vinsanto

*Mavroudi (Greece) AKA=Mavrud

MAVOURI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous(Ismaros)

MAVRUD*(R)

• 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 (R)

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

MAYORQUIN (W)

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

*Mayorquin (France) AKA=Damaschino(Italy), Alicante Branco(Portugal), Beldi(Tunisia), Farranah(Algeria), Kanaan(South Africa), Planta Fina de Pedralba(Spain) 

MAZESE (R)

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

MAZUELO*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Aragon(Carinena DO.)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   South Africa
• VITICULTURE- #19th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • X=? & ?, *PARENT-to-Argaman, Gargiulo 4113, Graciano, Olmo F2-7, Ruby Cabernet,   
  • +MUTATIONS/ Carignan Blanc, Carignan Gris,  *CLONES/ 6
  • AKA=Bovale Grande(Sardinia), Carignan(France), Carignano(Italy), Carinena(Spain), Samso(Catalunya)
  • Vine Training– Bush,  *CLIMATE= “Continental”, Dry/ Heat/ Wind
  • *BUDDER/ Late, *VIGER/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELD/ High,  
  • *CLUSTERS/ Large/ Tight,  *SKIN/ Thin, Color-Black(Red)
  • +RESISTANT/ Heat,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew, Bunch Rot
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often…Rioja, Rhone, Languedoc, Roussillon
  • Sight: Opaque
  • Aroma: Cherry, Pepper, Earth, Cedar, Licorice , Graphite
  • Palate: Dry / Body, Cranberry, Blackberry
  • Structure: High Tannins, ABV., High Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Stews, Lamb, Roasted Meat   |   CHEESE PAIRING… Manchego
• CULTURE- ~International Carignan Day~ (October 31th., Last Thursday)

MAZZESE (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany(Montescudaio DOC., Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC.)
• VITICULTURE– *RIPENER/ Early

MECLE DE BOURGOIN (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Rhone(Isere)
• VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?

MEDINA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia   Hungary
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Eger 1 & Menoir
  • (Crossed In Hungary by Jozsef Csizmazia In 1949.)
  • *YIELDS/ High,  +RESISTANT/ Mildew, Frost

MEDINA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Tunisia
• VITICULTURE- X=Karystino & Axina de Tres Bias
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Table-Eating

MEDNA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatinska(Indigenous)

*Medoc Noir (Hungary) AKA=Kekmedoc(Hungary), Menoir

MEGHRABUJR (R)

• OLD WORLD- Armenia(Indigenous)

MELARA (W)

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

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

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

MELIKUDA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)

MELNIK (R)

• OLD WORLD- Bulgaria-Struma Valley(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Small Berry,  *SKIN/ Color-Red(Blue)

MELODY (W)

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

MELON De BOURGOGNE*(W)

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

*Melon de Jura (Jura/ France) AKA=Aligote(France), Giboulot Blanc(Rully/ Murcurey), Mahranauli(Republic of Moldova)

MELRA (R)

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

MENCIA*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Dao DO.)Indigenous)   Spain–Castile & Leon(Bierzo DO.), Galicia(Ribeira Sacra DO.)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Mendocino County, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA.)   South Africa
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PROGENY-of-Caytana,  X=Alfrocheiro & Patorra
  • *CLONES/ 2.1, 3.1,  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
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

MENNAS (W)

•  OLD WORLD- Switzerland(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Gewurztraminer & Gouais Blanc

MENOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-t0-Goecseji Zamatos, Medina, Taltos,  
  • AKA=Kekmedoc, Medoc Noir
  • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Early, *YIELDS/ Low,  *CLUSTERS/ Small,  *BERRIES/ Small

*Menoir (Hungary) AKA=Kekmedoc(Hungary), Medoc Noir

*Menu Pineau (France/ Touraine) AKA=Arbois

*Menuetta (Slovenia) AKA=Malvasia di Lunga, Malvasia di Chianti(Chianti), Malvasia del Toscana(Tuscany), Marastina(Croatia), Pavlos(Greece), Rukatac(Korcula, Croatia)

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

MERICADEL (R)

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

MERILLE (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bergerac AOC./ Fronton/ Fronsac AOC.)
• VITICULTURE– *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  AKA=Bouchales(Bordeaux), Grapput

MERLINA (R)

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

MERLOT*(R) “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-Central Valley(Colchagua Valley)   Argentina-Mendoza(Lujan de Cuyo)
  • Brazil-Rio Grande Sul
• VITICULTURE- #2nd. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  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, Merlot Kantus, Negru de Yoloven, Nigra, Rebo, Sennen
  • AKA=Bigney, Crabutet, Higney, Vidal
  • *SOILS= Excels In “Sedimentary”, Clay,  *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool”
  • *YIELD/ High, *SKIN/ Thin
  • *RIPENER/ Early(15 Days Before Cabernet Sauvignon), ~Etymology~ “Little Black Bird”
• VINICULTURE– +USED/ Lillet,  +AGED/ New Oak,  +BLENDED/ Bordeaux, Everywhere
  • • +SUSEPTABLE/ Oxygen,  +Thiols,  +Resveratrol
    • +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
• CULTURE- “Merlot”…+Pronounced…“Mur-Low”
  • ~International Merlot Day~ (November 7th.)

MERLOT BLANC (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Bordeaux   |   NEW WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Merlot & Folle Blanche

MERLOT KANTHUS (R)

• OLD WORLD-  ?   |   NEW WORLD- ?   *Not Being Grown Anywhere Currently.
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of- Vitis Vinifera/ Rupestris, Amurensis
• *HYBRID-X=Merlot & Folle Kozma 20-3

MERICADEL ( ? )

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

MERSEGUERA (W)

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

MERWAH (W)

• OLD WORLD- Lebanon-Bekaa Valley(Indigenous)

MERZIFON KARASI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Turkey
• VITICULTURE- *RIPENER/ Late,   +RESISTANT/ Disease
  • ~Etymology~ “Black of Merzifon”, Referring to the District In Amasya, In the Black Sea Region of Turkey.

MERZLING (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany   Belgium
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Seyve-Villard 5276 & Freburg 379-52
  • *PARENT-to-Bronner, Helios, Solaris , *YIELDS/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late
  • (Crossed at Freiburg Research Center In Baden Wurttenmbeg, Germany In 1960.) 
  • AKA=Freiburg 993-60
  • ~Etymology~ Named After Merzhauen, and Area In Freiburg Where the Vineyard is Located.

MESKHURI KHARIST VALA (R)

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

MESKHURI MTSVANE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)

MESKHURI SHAVI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)

MESLIER-SAINT FRANCOIS (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Loire Valley(Loir et Cher)Indigenous), South-West(Cognac AOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Gouais Blanc & Chenin Blanc
  • AKA=Blanche Rame, Orbois, Purgarie
• VINICULTURE- +DISTILLED/ Armagnac, Cognac

MEZES FEHER (W)

• OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera, *PARENT-to-Lakhegyi Mezes
  • AKA=Bieli Medanac(Croatia), Bousquet Precoce(France), Honigler Bianco(Italy), Weiser Honigler(Germany)

MEZY (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Jura(Indigenous)

MICHELE PALIERI (R)

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

MICHURINETS (R)

• OLD WORLD- Siberia-Amur Valley
• NEW WORLD- America-New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)   Canada
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Vitis Amurensis & Getsh,  AKA=Michurinetz
  • +RESISTANT/ Frost, Cold

MIDNIGHT BEAUTY (R)

• NEW WORLD- America
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table

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

MILANO (W)

• NEW WORLD- America-California(Central Valley)
• VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

MILGRANET (R)

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

MILIA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Slovakia(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Muller-Thurgau & Gewurtztraminer

MILLS (R)

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

MILLOT-FOCH (R)

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

MINDELO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Petit Bouschet & Castelao Frances

MINELLA (W)

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

MINNESOTA 78 (R)

• NEW WORLD- America-Minnesota
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Vitis Labrusca,  X=Beta & Witt
  • (Crossed by Elmer Swenson In Minnesota.)

MINNIE (W)

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

MINUTOLO (W)

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

MISCHURNITZ (R)

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

MISKET CHERVEN (W)

• OLD WORLD- Bulgaria(Indigenous)
• VINICULTURE- AKA=Cherven Misket
  • Sight: Light                     Aroma: Aromatic
  • Palate:     /       ,               Structure:

MISKET VARNENSKI (W)

• OLD WORLD-Bulgaria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Riesling & Dimiat
  • AKA=Varnenski Misket

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

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

*Missouri (America) AKA=Vitis Palmata

MLAKINKA (W)

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

*Modra Frankinja (Slovania) AKA=Lemburger, Blaufrankisch

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

MOLETTE BLANCHE (W)

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

MOLINARA*(R)

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

*Moinha (Setubal) AKA=Fernao Pires, Maria Gomes(Bairada)

MOLL (W)

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

*Mollar (Peru) AKA=Negramoll

MOLLARD (R)

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

MONARCH (R)

• OLD WORLD- ?
• VITICULTURE- X=Merzling & Zarya Severa & Muscat(Ottonel) & Dornfelder
  • (Considered a PIWI. Fungal Disease Resistant Cross.) 
  • +RESISTANT/ Fungal Disease

MONASTRELL*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain(Jumilla DO./ Murcia DO.)Indigenous)   Cyprus   Tunisia
  • France-Provence(Bandol AOC.),  Rhone(Ventoux AOC.)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Paso Robles AVA., Contra Costa), Washington(Columbia Valley AVA.), Arizona(Verde Valley AVA.), Texas(Fredericksburg AVA.)
  • Australia-South Australia(Barossa GI.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera
  • #16nd. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
  • AKA=Mourvedre(France), Balzac Noir(Charente), Mataro(America/ Australia), Negia(Greece), Plant de Saint-Gilles(Costieres de Nines AOC.), Rossola Nera(Corsica), Upright Burgundy(California-Historic)
  • *CLONES/ 4, 233, 247, 369, 369.1, 450, 1069, 1069.1, Alban
  • *BUDDER/ Late,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELDS/ Low
  • *CLUSTERS/ Tight,  *BERRIES/ Small,  *SKIN/ Thick
  • *CLIMATE= “Continental”, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Cold, Mildew, +RESISTANT/ Drought
  • ~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)
    • +BLENDED/ USED/ Cava Rose,  +Resveratrol
  • Sight: Murky/ Garnett
  • Aroma: Blueberry, Cinnamon, Cloves, Earth, Violet, Licorice, Barnyard, Grilled Animal
    • +TERPENES/ Rotundone
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Blackberry, Spice
  • Structure: High Tannins, +ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Short Ribs, Barbeque, Sausage
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Manchego

MONBADON (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Languedoc(Monbadon), South-West(Charente)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Russian River Valley AVA.), Napa(St. Helena AVA.), San Joaquin Valley
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Folle Blanche & Ugni Blanc,  AKA=Burger(California)

MONDET (R)

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

MONDEUSE BLANCHE (R)

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

MONDEUSE NOIRE (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Savoie(Arbin AOC.)Indigenous)   Switzerland-Vaud
  • Italy-Sicily(Etna DOC.)
• NEW WORLD- Australia-Victoria(Rutherglan GI.)   
  • America-California(Oakville AVA./ San Luis Obispo Coast AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  *PARENT-to-Mondeuse Blanche
  • AKA=Crabs Black Burgundy(Sonoma…Historical), Maldoux(Savoie)
• VINICULTURE- +TERPENES/ Rotundone
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Pepper
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid

MONEMVASSIA (W)

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

MONERAC (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Aude, Beaujolais(Fleurie(Mont Verrier)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X=Garnacha & Aramon
  • (Crossed In Montepellier, France In 1960 by Paul True.)
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late

MONEU (R)

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

MONICA (R)

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

MONSTRUOSA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Indigenous)

MONTALVANA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Valencia(Indigenous(Alicante DO.)

MONTANACCIA (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Corsica(Indigenous)

*Montanera (Italy) AKA=Cardin, Neirano

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

MONTEPULCIANO*(R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Abruzzo(Colline Teramano DOCG.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Napa Valley AVA., San Pasqual AVA.), Oregon(Rogue Valley AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera
  • AKA=Primaticcio,  *CLIMATE= Excels In “Mediterranean”
  • *CLONES/ BIOTYPES/ Diana18, Otto19, Quarmari15, Tione98
  • *RIPENER/ Late,  *CLUSTERS/ Cone Shaped, With Wings,  *SKIN/ Thick
• VINICULTURE– +AGED/ Often
  • Sight: Deep/ Crimson
  • Aroma: Black-Berry, Spice, Barnyard, Herbs(Oregano, Tobacco)
  • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Black-Cherry, Plum
  • 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 (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Catalunya(Penedes DO.)
• VITICULTURE- *SKIN/ Thick, Color-White(Pinkish)

*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- *BERRIES/ Long Tubular,  *SKIN/ Color-Red(Purple)
  • (Breed at International Fruit Genetics/The Grapery In Bakersfield, California.)
• VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating

*Moor Queen ( ? ) AKA=Cep Rouge(France)

*Moore’s Diamond ( ? ) AKA=Diamond

MORADELLA (R)

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

MORAVIA AGRIA (R)

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

*Moravia Dulce (Castilla-La Mancha) AKA=Marufo

*Morellino (Italy/ Tuscany/ Scansano) AKA=Sangiovese, Brunello(Montalcino), Negrello(Calabria), Nielluccio(Corsica), Prugnolo Gentile(Montepulciano) 

*Morenillo ( ? ) AKA=Bobal, Mandon, Nieddera

MORENOA (R)

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

MORETO Do ALENTEJO (R)

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

*Moreto ( ? ) AKA=Malvasia Preta, Mureto, Pinheira Rosa

*Moretto (Alessandria) AKA=Lambrusca di Alessandria(Piemonte), Crova(Pinerolo), Stupet(Asti)

*Morillon (Austria/ Styria) AKA=Chardonnay(France), Beaunois(Beaune), Gamay Blanc(Jura), Kereklevelu(Hungary) 

MORISTEL (R)

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

MORNEN NOIR (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Savoie(Chavanay)Indigenous)   Hungary
• VITICULTURE- *OFF-SPRING-of-Chasselas

MOROKONELLA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Cyprus(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- ~Etymology~ Meaning “Little Cinnamon”…Referring to Aroma.

MORONE (R)

• 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 (R)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous(Languedoc)
• VITICULTURE- X=Graciano & Petite Bouschet
  • *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.

MOSCATEL (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalusia(Sherry), Rioja
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Moscatel Alejandria
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Sherry,  +USED/ Rioja Blanco

*Moscatella (Alessandria) AKA=Malvasia di Lunga Nera

*Moscatel de Grano Menudo (Spain) AKA=Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains(France), Bela Dinka(Hungary), Brown Muscat(Australia), Gelber Muskateller(Germany), Moscadello, Moscato Bianco(Italy), Moscatel de Grano Menudo(Spain), Moschoudi, Muscat Frontignan(South Africa), Muskateller(Austria), Sarga Muskotaly, Tamaiosa Romaneasca(Romania), Temjanika(Serbia)

MOSTARINO (W)

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

MOSTOSA (W)

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

*Moscadello (Italy/ Montalcino) AKA=Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains(France), Bela Dinka(Hungary), Gelber Muskateller(Germany), Moscato Bianco(Italy), Moschoudi, Muscat Brown(Australia), Muscat Frontignan(South Africa), Muskateller(Austria), Sarga Muskotaly, Tamaiosa Romaneasca(Romania), Temjanika(Serbia)

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

*Moscato Bianco (Italy/ Piemonte) AKA=Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains(France), Bela Dinka(Hungary), Gelber Muskateller(Germany), Moscadello(Montalcino), Moschoudi(Greece), Muscat Brown(Australia), Muscat Frontignan(South Africa), Muskateller(Austria), Sarga Muskotaly, Tamaiosa Romaneasca(Romania), Temjanika(Serbia)

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

*Moscato Giallo (Veneto) AKA=Yellow Muscat, Goldmuskateller

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

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

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

*Moschoudi (Greece/ Samos) AKA=Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains(France), Bela Dinka(Hungary), Gelber Muskateller(Germany), Moscadello(Montalcino), Moscato Bianco(Italy), Muscat Brown(Australia), Muscat Frontignan(South Africa), Muskateller(Austria), Sarga Muskotaly, Tamaiosa Romaneasca(Romania), Temjanika(Serbia)

MOSCHOFILERO*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Indigenous), Mantinia PDO.
• NEW WORLD- America-Califorina(Tehana County)
• VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X= ? & ?,  AKA=Fileri Tripoleos
  • *CLONES/ 4,  *RIPENER/ Early,  *YIELD/ High,  *SKIN/ Color-White(Pink)
• VINICULTURE- +AGED/ Drink Young, On Lees(Sometimes)
  • Sight: Clear/ Yellow
  • Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon Blossom, +Terpenes
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, –ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Seafood, Psarosoupa(Fish Soup)
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Feta
• CULTURE- “Moschofilero” +Pronounced…“Moss-koh-Fee-leh-roh”

MOSCHOMAVRO (R)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Indigenous)Siatista PGI.

*Moslavac Bijeli (Croatia) AKA=Furmint(Hungary), Mosler(Austria), Sipon(Slovenia), Som(Romania), Zapfner(Germany)