‘R’

*Rabbiosa (Valdobbiadene, Veneto) AKA=Durella, Cagnina

RABIGATO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Durience(Duoro Valley DO.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE-
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

RABO De OVELHA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Carcavelos/ Bairrada/ Setubal/ Alentejo)
• VITICULTURE- ~Etymology~ Meaning Sheeps Tail…Referring to ?.
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port

RABOSO PIAVE (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Piave DOC./ Colli Euganei DOC.)
• NEW WORLD– Argentina
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-?,  *PARENT-to-Fogarina, Raboso Veronese

RABOSO VERONESE (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Bagnoli di Sopra DOC./ Colli Euganei DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Pinot,  X=Raboso Pive & Maremina Bianca

RACHULI TETRA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Albillo Krimskii

RAFFIAT De MONCADE (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bearn AOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Arriloba, Perdea

*Rajnski Rizing (Croatia) AKA=Riesling, Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Renski Rizling(Slovenia), Ryzlink Rynsky(Czech Republic)

*Rajnai Rizling (Hungary) AKA=Riesling, Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Renski Rizling(Slovenia), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia), Ryzlink Rynsky(Czech Republic)

RALLY (B)

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

*Ramandolo  (Italy/ ?) AKA=Verduzzo Friulano

RAMISCO*(B)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Lisboa(Colares DO.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD-  ?
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Ramisco de Colares, Ramisco nos Azores
  • *SOILS= Excels In “Sand”,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *BERRIES/ Small,  *SKIN/ Thick
• VINICULTURE- +AGED/ Always,  +OAKED/ Large Oak Vats/ Fuders
  • Sight: Murky/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Cherry, Pomegranate, Violet, Herb
  • Palate: Dry/ Body, Sour Cherry
  • Structure: Medi+ Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Grilled Rabbit, Suckling Pig
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Goat

RANAC BIJELI (G)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia(Silba)Indigenous)

RANFOL (W)

• OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Indigenous)   Croatia

*Rajinski (Slovenia) AKA=Bouvier

*Ranina (Slovenia) AKA=Bouvier, Rajinski

RANNA MELNISHKA LOZA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Bulgaria(Indigenous)

RASPO ROSSO (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany

RASSEGUI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Tunisia

RASTAJOLA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Ghemme DOC./ Fara DOC.)

RATHAY (B)

• OLD WORLD- Austria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-French-American-X=Blaufrankisch & Blauburger,  *SKIN/ Thick
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:      / +BODY
  • Structure: High Tannins

RATINHO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal-Lisboa(Carcavelos DO.)

RAUSCHLING (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous)   Switzerland-Zurich   Austria
• VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Savagnin,  AKA=Silberweisse(Austria)

RAVAT VIGNOLES (W)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)

RAYON D’OR (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Loire Valley(Orleans AOC.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-Missouri
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Seibel 4986,  *OFF-STRING-Vidal Blanc
  • +RESISTANT/ Disease,  *YIELD/ High

REBO (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Trentino DOC.)   Turkey
• VITICULTURE- X=Merlot & Teroldego

REBERGER (B)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Blaufrankisch & Regent

*Rebula (Slovenia) AKA=Ribola Gialla

RECANTINA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Montello Colli Asolani DOC.)Indigenous)

RED FLAME (R)

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

RED GLOBE (R)

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

REFOSCO*(B) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli(Indigenous)(Colli Orientali DOC., Soavie)   Slovenia(Istrian, Primorska)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Santa Maria AVA.)   Argentina
  • Australia-Victoria(Bendigo GI.)
• VITICULTURE-
  • Refosco is the General Name For an Ancient Group of Related Grapes Sometimes Referred to as “Refoschi”.
  • **Considered Not to Be One Grape But a Group/ Family of Grapes Know as Refosco.
  • *PROGENY-of-Pinot,  X=Marzemino & ?,  *CLONES/ 11
  • AKA=Teran, Terrano, Cagnina, Refosk, Peduncolo Rosso
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Full/ Ruby
  • Aroma: Spicy(Pepper), Flower(Violet), Earthy, Herbaceous
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Strawberry
  • Structure: High Tannins, ABV., High Acid

REFOSCO Di FAEDIS (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy(Fades)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Refoscone, Refosco Nostrano, Refosco de Rochis

REFOSCO Di GUARNIERI (B)

• OLD WORLD-  ?
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Teruisana Nera

REFOSCO Di RAUSCEDO (B)

• OLD WORLD-  ?
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Refosco Gentile

*Refosk (Slovenia) AKA=Refosco, Teran, Terrano, Refosck

*Refosco del Botton (Italy/ Veneto) AKA=Tazzelenghe

*Refosco d’Istria (Croatia) AKA=Refosco, Terrano, Teran, Refosco da Peduncolo

REGENT (B)

• OLD WORLD- Germany-Arh(Indigenous)   Switzerland   England
• NEW WORLD- America–Washington(Puget Sound AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- X=Diana & Chambourcin

REGINA (G)

• OLD WORLD- Hungary(Breed)   Romania
• VITICULTURE- X=Regina Elisabetta & Perla di Csaba

REGNER (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany–Rheinhessen(Indigenous)   England
• VITICULTURE- X=Gamey & Luglienga Bianca

REICHENSTEINER (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Rheinhessen)   England
• NEW WORLD- New Zealand
• VITICULTURE- X=Muller-Thurgau With Madeleine Angevine & Early Calabreser Froehlich
  • (Breed/ Forschungsanstalt)
  •  +RESISTANT/ Botrytis,  *YIELDS/ High
  • ~Etymology~ Named After Rheinhessen, Referring to the Region it Was First Crossed In 1939.

*Renski Rizling (Slovenia) AKA=Riesling, Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia), Ryzlink Rynsky(Czech Republic)

RESELLE (G)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland
• VITICULTURE- X=Bacchus & Muskat Birstaler

RETAGLIADO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Sardegna(Colli del Limabara IGP.)   France-Corsica

REZE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Valais(Val d’Annivier)(Indigenous)   Italy-Alto Adige 
  • France-Savoie, Jura
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Diolle
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Vin du Glacier/ Val d’Annivier

RIBARENC (W)

• OLD WORLD– France-Southern Rhone

RIBOLLA GIALLA*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli(Rosazzo DOC.)Indigenous)/ Collio DOC.)
  • Croatia   Slovenia(Brda)
• NEW WORLD- America-California(Napa AVA.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Gouais Blanc
  • *MUTATION: Ribolla Verde(Not Related to Ribolla Nera)
  • AKA=Rumena Rebula(Slovenia), Jarbola(Croatia)
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Friulano(Often),  +AGED/ On Lees(Often)
  • •  +FERMENTED/ On Skins(Often)
  • Sight: Hazy/ Golden
  • Aroma: Lemon Zest, Beeswax
  • Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Tangerine
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING…      |   CHEESE PAIRING…

*Ribolla Nero (Italy) AKA=Schioppetino, Pocalza

RIESEL (G)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland

RIESLING*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

• OLD WORLD- Germany-Rheingau(Indigenous)   France-Alsace    Luxembourg
  • Germany-Mosel   Austria(Wachau)   Everywhere(Almost)
• NEW WORLD- America-Washington(Yakima Valley AVA.), California(Anderson Valley AVA.),  Michigan(Leeanau Peninsula AVA.),  New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)   Australia(Margaret River GI.)   New Zealand(Marlborough)   Chile(San Antonio/ Bio-Bio)   Everywhere(Almost)
• VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Traminor  (Grape First Documented In 1435)
  • *PARENT-to-Aurelius, Ehrenfelser, Holder, Goldriesling, Kerner, Manzoni Bianco, Misket Varnenski, Muller-Thurgau, Noria, Osiris, Osteiner, Perlriesling, Rotberger, Wittberger
  • AKA=Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Renski Rizling(Slovenia), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia), Ryzlink Rynsky(Czech Republic)
  • CLIMATE= Excels “Cool”,  *SOILS= Excels “Metamorphic”, Slate,  *CLONES/ 49,49.1,
  • +RESISTANT/ Cold, Downy Mildew,  *BUDDER/ Late, *RIPENER/ Mid
  • +MONOTERPENES/ Rotundone,  *STYLES/ Botrytis
• VINICULTURE- Fermentation Stoped, No Lees, Filtered, +So2, +AGED/ Neutral Oak
  • • Compound Giving the Aroma of Petrol/ Kerosine Aroma is 1,1,6-trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalin/or TDN.  TDN. is Developed In Riesling if There Are Enough Precursors In the Skins, or Develops by High Exposure to Sunlight Combined With High Temperatures and Water Stress.
• Sight: Clear/ Straw
• Aroma: Honey, Apple, Jasmine, Papaya, Mineral, Petrol/ Kerosine, Plastic
• Palate: Dry-Sweet/ +BODY, Lemon
• Structure: Low Tannins, –ABV., High Acid
  • FOOD PAIRING… Asian, Tex Mex, Salmon, Stone Fruit
  • CHEESE PAIRING… Swiss, Muenster, Washed Rind, Alpine, Fresh
• COMPARING RIESLING-  “Mosel” vs. “Rheingau”  vs. “Alsace” vs. “World”
  • *Generally…Rheingau is Completely Dry./  Mosel & Alsace Leaves the Slightest Amount of RS./  The Greater World Used to Produce Sweet Riesling But the Wine Pendulum is Swinging to a Dryer Style./ *Unless the Wine is Produced In a Desert Style Wine.

RIESLANER (W)

• OLD WORLD- Germany-Franken(Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD-
• VITICULTURE- X=Riesling & Sylvaner

RIESUS (W)

• OLD WORLD- Ukraine

*Rigotti (Italy) AKA=Gosen

• ~Etymology~ Referring to the Italian Botanist Rebo Rigotti Who First Cross the Grapes at San Michele all’Adige.

RIMAVA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Slovakia(Indigenous)   France-South-West
• VITICULTURE- X=Abouriou & Castets

RIMINESE ( ? )

• OLD WORLD- France-Corsica

RIO GRANDE (W)

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

RION (G)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Catalonia

RIPARIA (B)

• NEW WORLD- America   Canada
• VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Baco Noir

RIPOLO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy–Campania(Costa d’Amalfi DOC.)

RITINO (B)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Aegean Islands)

*Rivaner (Germany) AKA=Muller Thurgau, Rizlingszilvani

RIVAIRENC (B)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Aspiran Noir

*Rizlingszilvani (Hungary) AKA=Muller Thurgau, Rivaner

RKATSITELI*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia–Kakheti(Indigenous)  Russia   Bulgaria   Ukraine   Italy   Macedonia   Moldova
• NEW WORLD- America-New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Virginia, California,  Colorado(West Elk AVA.)   Australia    China
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Baiyu(China), Corolioc,  +RESISTANT/ Cold,  *YIELDS/ High
  • ~Etymology~ Meaning Red Horn…Referring to Its Red Stems,  –Pronounced– Are-Cats-See-Tell-Ee
• VINICULTURE– *STYLES/ Varietal,  Sparkling,  Fortified,  Orange
  • Sight: Clear/ Watery
  • Aroma: Peach, Tangerine, Apple(Granny Smith)
  • Palate: Dry to Off-Dry/ +BODY, Mango, Grapefruit
  • Structure: Low Tannin, ABV., High Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Pork Loin, Salad, Fish

RKATSITELI VARDISPERI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Georgia(Indigenous)

*Robin Noir ( ? ) AKA=Rouge de Diolly

ROBOLA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Ionian Island)

ROCIA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Spain–Andalucía(Huelva)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Cayetana,  X=Cayetana & ?

RODITIS (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece(Attica(Indigenous)/ Macedonia/ Patras/ Thessaly)
• VITICULTURE- #1 Planted/ Greece,  +RESISTANT/ Disease
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Retsina
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Apple, Jasmine
  • Palate: Dry/ , Grapefruit
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., High Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Grilled Fish With Lemon
    • CHEESE PAIRING… Mild

ROESLER (B)

• OLD WORLD- Austria(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE– X=Zweigelt & Blaufrankisch,  +RESISTANT/ Frost

ROKANIARIS (W)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Indigenous)

ROLLO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria(Riviera Ligure di Ponente/ Cinque Terre)

*Rolle (France/ Bellet) AKA=Vermentino

ROMANEASCA (W)

• OLD WORLD- Romania

*Romano (Chile) AKA=Cesar

ROME (B)

• OLD WORLD- Spain–Andalusia(Malaga DO.(Indigenous)

ROMEIKO (B)

• OLD WORLD- Greece-Crete(Kissamos)(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Tsardana,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELD/ High
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Cherry, Clove
  • Palate: Strawberry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi-Acid

ROMERO DE HIJAR (B)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Aragon

ROMMEL (B)

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

ROMORANTIN (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Loire Valley(Cour-Cheverny AOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Pinot,  *RELATED/ Chardonnay(Sibling)
  • AKA=Gros Plant de Villefranche
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:     /
  • Aroma: Melon, Pear
  • Palate: Dry
  • Structure: High Acid

RONALDO (?)

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

RONDINELLA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- Australia(Hilltops GI.)
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Pinot,  X=Corvina & ?
  • +RESISTANT/ Disease,  *YIELD/ High
• VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Valpolicella
  • Sight:      /
  • Aroma: Grassy
  • Palate: Dry /-Body, Sour Cherry
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, +ABV., Low Acid

RONDO (B)

• OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous),  England
• VITICULTURE- X=St. Laurent & Zarya Severa,  *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool“

ROSCETTO (W)

• OLD WORLD– Italy-Lazio(Est! Est! Est! DOC.)Indigenous)

ROSCIOLA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lazio(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Pentellino

ROSE HONEY (P)

• OLD WORLD- China-Yunnan

ROSEIRA (B)

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

ROSENMUSKATELLER (B)

• OLD WORLD- Croatia,  Austria-Burgenland
• VITICULTURE- X=Gelber Muskateller & ?,  AKA=Pink Muscat

*Rose 0f Peru ( ? ) AKA=Cinsaut, Black Malvoisie, Black Prince, Cargadora, Oeilade, Ottavianello, Sinso

ROSSARA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige
• VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & ?

ROSSESE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria(Dolceacqua DOC.(Indigenous)/ Golfo Tigullio DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Sangiovese(Often)

ROSETTA (R)

• OLD WORLD- Germany
• VITICULTURE- X=Villard Blanc & Siegerrebe

ROSSETTA Di MONTAGNA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneta(Indigenous)

ROSETTE (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bergerac(Indigenous)/ Ponente)
  • Italy-Liguria(Dolceacqua DOC.)
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Ruby
  • Aroma: Rose, Pepper
  • Palate:
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

ROSSESE BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte

ROSSIGNOLA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Groppello
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Bardalino

ROSSOLA NERA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Valtellina DOC.(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & ?,   *PARENT-to-Rossolino Nero
  • AKA=Rossoladure(Valtellina/ Historical),  *RIPENER/ Late,  *YIELDS/ High
  • ~Etymology~ Rosso Meaning Red In Italian, Referring to the Wines Reddish Color.

ROSSOLINO NERA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Valtellina DOC.)Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Rossola Nero & ?

ROTBURGER (B)

• OLD WORLD- Germany-Baden(Indigenous), Wurttemberg
• NEW WORLD- Canada
• VITICULTURE- X=Riesling & Trollinger

*Roter Elbling ( ? ) AKA=Elbling

ROTER GUTEDEL (R)

• OLD WORLD- France-Alsace    Switzerland
• VITICULTURE- *MUTATION/ Chasselas

*Roter Traminer (Austria) AKA=Savagnin Rose

ROTER VELTLINER*(P)

• OLD WORLD- Austria-Niederosterreich(Wagram)Indigenous)
• NEW WORLD- America-California
• VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of– ?,  *PARENT-to-Brauner, Devin, Fruhroter Veltliner, Gelbling, Hetera, Neuburger, Rotgipfler, Weissroter, Zierfandler
  • *RIPENER/ Late,  *YEILDS/ High
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Golden
    Aroma: Melon, Floral
    Palate:     /+BODY, Citrus, Spice
    Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

ROTGIPFLER (W)

• OLD WORLD- Austria-Thermenregion(Indigenous)   Czech Republic
• VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Savagnin,  X=Savagnin & Roter Veltliner
• VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Gumpoldskirchen
  • Sight:
  • Aroma:
  • Palate:     /+BODY, Spice
  • Structure: Medi+Acid

ROUBLOT (W)

• OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)(Chablis)
• VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Pinot

*Rouchet ( ? ) AKA=Rouche

ROUGEON (R)

• NEW WORLD- America–New York(Finger Lakes AVA.), Maryland
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-French/ American,  X=Munson & Seibel  3015
  • +RESISTANT/ Cold

*Rouge du Fully ( ? ) AKA=Durize

ROUGE De DIOLLY (B)

• OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Vaud
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Robin Noir

*Roupeiro (Portimao) AKA=Ciguente, Codega, Dona Blanca, Siria

ROUPEIRO*(W)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Siria, Alva, Crato Branco, Codega
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Clear/ Hay
  • Aroma: Lime, Hay, Magnolia
  • Palate: Dry /+BODY, White Peach, Lychee
  • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Shell Fish, Grilled Fish   |   CHEESE PAIRING…

ROUSSANNE*(W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Northern Rhone(Hermitage AOC.(Indigenous)/ Chateaunuf-du Pape AOC.
• NEW WORLD– America-California(Paso Robles AVA./ Napa AVA./ Temecula AVA.), Oregon
  • Australia(Margaret River GI.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Ermitage, Bergeron(Savoie)  *CLONES/ 468, 468.1,  *RIPENER/ Late
• VINICULTURE-  +BLENDED/ Hermitage, Chateaunuf-du Pape(One of 5 Whites/ 13 Grapes)
  • • +PHENOLICS
  • Sight: Clear/ Gold
  • Aroma: Peach, Tropical
  • Palate: Off Dry/ +BODY, Mineral, +TEXTURE/ Oil
  • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING…           |   CHEESE PAIRING…

*Roussette (France/ Savoie) AKA=Altesse

ROUSSIN (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Val d’osta(Morgex DOC.)Indigenous)

ROVELLO BIANCO (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Costa d’Amalfi DOC.(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Roviello

ROYAL DE ALLOZA (B)

• OLD WORLD- Spain-Aragon

ROYALTY (T)

• NEW WORLD- America-California(Central Valley)
• VITICULTURE- X=Trousseau & Alicante Ganzin

ROZSAKO (W)

• NEW WORLD- Hungary-Badacsony
• VITICULTURE- X=Keknyelu & Budai Zold

*Rskavac ( ? ) AKA=Prokupac(Serbia)

RUBIENNE (B)

• NEW WORLD- Australia
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Sumool

RUBIN BOLGARSKII (B)

• OLD WORLD- Bulgaria(Plovdiv)(Indigenous)   Romania   Slovenia
• VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & Syrah

RUBIN GOLODRIGI (R)

• OLD WORLD- Ukraine

RUBINET (B)

• OLD WORLD- Czech Republic

RUBINKA (P)

• OLD WORLD- Serbia
• VITICULTURE– X=Petra & Bianca

RUBIRED (T)

• NEW WORLD- America-California(San Joaquin Valley)   Australia
• VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Alicante Ganzin & Tinta Ca(1958), *CLONES/ FPS 02, 03
  • *CLUSTERS/ Medium to large,  *BERRIES/ Small

RUBY (B)

• NEW WORLD- America-Texas
• VITICULTURE- *American-X=Elvira & Brighton, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
• VINICULTURE-  *BERRIES/ Seedless,  +USED/ Eating, Raisin

RUBY CABERNET (B)

• NEW WORLD- America-California    South Africa   Australia
• VITICULTURE– X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Carignan(Crossed/ 1948)
  • *VIGOR/ High,  *BERRIES/ Medium
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight:
  • Aroma: Blackberry, Cherry, Bell Pepper
  • Palate:
  • Structure:

RUBY ROMAN (B)

• NEW WORLD– Japan
• VINICULTURE– *BERRIES/ Seedless,  +USED/ Eating, Raisin

RUBINTOS (B)

• OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)

RUCHE*(B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Castagnole Monferrato DOC.(Indigenous)
• VITICULTURE- X=Croatina & Malvasia Aromatica
  • AKA=Rouchet,  +SUSECPTABLE/ Powdery Mildew
  • ~Etymology~ From the Verb Arroccarsi, Referring to How the Vine Clings to the Steep Landscape Growing In the Wild
• VINICULTURE-
  • Sight: Opaque, Crimson
  • Aroma: Cherry, Pepper, Earthy
  • Palate:       / Body, Blackberry, Violet, Bitter
  • Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
    • FOOD PAIRING… Liver, Lamb, Risotto w/ Mushrooms

RUEN (B)

• OLD WORLD- Bulgaria
• VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiroka

RUFETE (B)

• OLD WORLD- Portugal(Dao DOC.)   Spain(Castile & Leon DO.)
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Carvalha
• VINICULTURE-  +BLENDED/ Port

*Rufete Blanco (Aragon/ Salamanca ) AKA=Verdejo Serrano

RUGGERO FORTI (B)

• OLD WORLD- Italy

RUGGINE (W)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna

*Ruffiac ( ? ) AKA=Arrufiac

RUMI (W)

• OLD WORLD- Turkey-South-East Anatolia(Indigenous)

RUGGINE (W)

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

*Rulander (Austria, Germany) AKA=Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder

*Rumena Rebula (Slovenia) AKA=Ribolla

RUSSULA (W)

• OLD WORLD- France-Corsica

*Rutherglen Topaque (Victoria, Australia) AKA=Muscadelle, Tokay(Australia)

RW. MUNSON (B)

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

RUZZESE (G)

• OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria
• VITICULTURE- AKA=Rossese Bianco

*Ryzlink Rynsky (Czech Republic) AKA=Riesling, Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Renski Rizling(Slovenia), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia)

RYUGAN (W)

• NEW WORLD- Japan

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