‘R’
- LENGEND:
- RED COLOR NAMES (Signify Official Grape Name.)
- BLUE COLOR NAMES (Signify Synonym Grape Names.)
- GREEN COLOR NAMES (Signify Grapes With Not Enough Information.)
*Rabbiosa (Valdobbiadene, Veneto) AKA=Durella, Cagnina
RABIGATO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Durience(Duoro Valley DO.)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- *BUDDER/ Early, *RIPENER/ Early, *SKIN/ Thin, Color-White(Green)
- +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildews(Downy, Powdery, Botrytis)
- ~Etymology~ Meaning Cat’s Tail, Referring to the Formation of the Clusters.
- First Mentioned In the 1500’s.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port(White)
- Aroma: Blossom(Acacia, Orange)
*Rabo de Anho (Minho) AKA=Rabo de Ovelha(Alentejo)
RABO De OVELHA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Carcavelos/ Bairrada/ Setubal/ Alentejo)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, *RELATED-to-Cayetana Blanca
- AKA=Rabo de Anho(Minho)
- *BUDDER/ Mid, *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late
- ~Etymology~ Meaning Sheeps Tail…Referring to ?.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port(White)
RABOSO PIAVE (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Piave DOC./ Colli Euganei DOC.)
- NEW WORLD– Argentina
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Fogarina, Manzoni Moscato, Raboso Veronese
- *RIPENER/ Late, +RISISTANT/ Disease
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: +Anthocyanin
- Aroma: Palate:
- Structure: High Tannin, ABV., Medi+ Acid
- CULTURE- ~Etymology~ From Raboxo Meaning Angry, Referring to Wine When It’s Young.
RABOSO VERONESE (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Bagnoli di Sopra DOC./ Colli Euganei DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of-Pinot, X=Raboso Pive & Maremina Bianca
- AKA=Friularo, *VIGOR/ High, *SKIN/ Thick
- CULTURE- ~Etymology~ From Raboxo Meaning Angry, Referring to Wine When It’s Young.
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)
*Rakszolo? (Grape With Not Enough Information For Official Inclusion In DtheV.Com.)
RALLY (R)
- NEW WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table
*Ramandolo (Italy/ ?) AKA=Verduzzo Friulano
RAMISCO*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Lisboa(Colares DO.)Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- ?
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, AKA=Ramisco de Colares, Ramisco nos Azores
- *SOILS= Excels In “Sand”, *RIPENER/ Late
- *BERRIES/ Small, *SKIN/ Thick, Color-Red(Reddish)
- 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 (W)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia(Silba)Indigenous)
RANFOL (W)
- OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Indigenous) Croatia
- VINICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Vulpea
*Rajinski (Slovenia) AKA=Bouvier, Ranina
*Ranina (Slovenia) AKA=Bouvier, Rajinski
RANNA MELNISHKA LOZA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Bulgaria(Indigenous)
*Raposo ( ? ) AKA=Albarin Blanco, Lexitimo Blanco, Pais Blanco, Raposo, Verdin Blanco
*Rara Neagra (Moldova) AKA=Babeasca Neagra(Romania), Sereksia
RASPO ROSSO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Tuscany
RASSEGUI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Tunisia
RASTAJOLA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Ghemme DOC./ Fara DOC.)
RATHAY (R)
- OLD WORLD- Austria(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-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- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Gouais Blanc & Savagnin, AKA=Silberweisse(Austria)
RAVAT VIGNOLES (W)
- OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- America-New York(Finger Lakes AVA.)
RAYADA MELONERA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Alentejo
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Corropio
RAYON D’OR (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Loire Valley(Orleans AOC.)Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- America-Missouri
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Seibel 405 & ARmon du Gard
- *OFF-STRING-of-Vidal Blanc, *PARENT-to-Seybe-Villad 1-72, Duna Gyongye
- AKA=Seibel 4986, *YIELD/ High, +RESISTANT/ Disease
REBO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige(Trentino DOC.) Turkey
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Merlot & Teroldego
REBERGER (R)
- OLD WORLD- Germany
- VITICULTURE- X=Blaufrankisch & Regent
- (Considered a PIWI. Fungal Disease Resistant Cross.)
- (Crossed at Institute For Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof, Germany.)
*Rebula (Slovenia) AKA=Ribola Gialla
RECANTINA (R)
- 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
*Red Misket (Bulgaria) AKA=Misket Cherven, Cherven Misket
REFOSCO/REFOSCHI*(R) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”
- **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/ Refoschi.
REFOSCO Di FAEDIS (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli(Fades)
- VITICULTURE- *RELATED-to-Tazzelenghe
- AKA=Refoscone, Refosco Nostrano, Refosco de Rochis
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late
REFOSCO Di GUARNIERI (R)
- OLD WORLD- ?
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Teruisana Nera
REFOSCO D’ISTRIA *(R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Refosk(Slovenia), Teran/Terrano(Croatia)
REFOSCO Dal PEDUNCOLO*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli(Indigenous(Colli Orientali DOC., Soavie), Veneto(Lison Pramaggiore DOC.) Slovenia-Istrian, Koper, Primorska Croatia
- NEW WORLD- America-California(St. Helena AVA., Santa Maria AVA.) Argentina
- Australia-Victoria(Bendigo GI.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- *PROGENY-of-Pinot, *GRANDCHILD-of-Teroldego, X=Marzemino & ?
- *PARENT-to-Corvina Veronese, *GRANDPARENT-to-Rondinella, *CLONES/ 11
- AKA=Rifosc dal Pecol Ross,
- *RIPENER/ Late, *BERRIES/ Small, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew
- ~Etymology~ Refosco dal Peduncolo, Translates to Refosco With the Red Pedicel(Stem).
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Full/ Ruby
- Aroma: Spicy(Pepper), Flower(Violet), Earthy, Herbaceous
- Palate: Off-Dry/ +BODY, Strawberry, Plum
- Structure: High Tannins, ABV., High Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Hamburger, Grilled Meats(Lamb)
REFOSCO Di RAUSCEDO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy
- VITICULTURE- *RELATED-to-Refosco di Faedis, AKA=Refosco Gentile
*Refosk (Slovenia) AKA=Refosco, Refosck, Refosco da Peduncolo, Teran, Terrano
*Refosco del Botton (Italy/ Veneto) AKA=Tazzelenghe
*Refosco d’Istria (Croatia) AKA=Refosco, Refosco da Peduncolo, Refosck, Teran, Terrano
REFREN (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary-Kunsag
- VITICULTURE- X=Gloria Hungaria & Aurore
- (Crossed In Hungary by Jozsef Fueri In 1964)
REGENT (R)
- OLD WORLD- Germany-Arh(Indigenous) Switzerland-Thurgau England Norway
- NEW WORLD- America–Washington(Puget Sound AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- X=Diana & Chambourcin
- (Considered a PIWI. Fungal Disease Resistant Cross.)
- (Crossed at Institute For Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof, Germany.)
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Fungal Diseases
REGINA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary(Breed) Romania
- VITICULTURE- X=Regina Elisabetta & Perla di Csaba
REGNER (W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany–Rheinhessen(Indigenous) England
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, 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), *PARNET-to-Ehrenbreitsteiner
- *YIELDS/ High, +RESISTANT/ Botrytis
- ~Etymology~ Named After Rheinhessen, Referring to the Region it Was First Crossed In 1939.
RELIANCE (R)
- NEW WORLD- America
- VITICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless, Large, Round, *SKIN/ Color-Black(Pink)
- +RESISTANT/ Cold
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating-Table
*Renski Rizling (Slovenia) AKA=Riesling, Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia), Ryzlink Rynsky(Czech Republic)
RESELLE (W)
- 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- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Diolle
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Vin du Glacier/ Val d’Annivier
RIBARENC (W)
- OLD WORLD– France-Southern Rhone, Languedoc(St.-Chinian AOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *RIPNER/ Late
RIBOLLA GIALLA*(W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Friuli(Rosazzo DOC.)Indigenous)/ Collio DOC.)
- Croatia Slovenia-Primorje(Brda)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Napa AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of-Gouais Blanc, X= ? & ?
- +MUTATION: Ribolla Verde(Not Related to Ribolla Nera)
- AKA=Rumena Rebula(Slovenia), Jarbola(Croatia)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Friulano(Often), +AGED/ On Lees(Often)
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- +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…
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*Ribolla Nero (Italy) AKA=Schioppetino, Pocalza
RIESEL (W)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland
RIESLINA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Argentina-Mendoza
- VITICULTURE- X=Riesling & Gargiulo 377, (Crossed by Angel Gargiulo In Mendoza.)
- AKA=Gargiulo 38049
RIESLING*(W) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”
- OLD WORLD- Germany-Rheingau(Indigenous) France-Alsace Luxembourg
- Germany-Mosel , Rheingau 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-Western Australia(Margaret River GI.) New Zealand(Marlborough) Chile(San Antonio/ Bio-Bio) Everywhere(Almost)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Gouais Blanc & Traminer
- #12th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016), (Grape First Documented In 1435.)
- *PARENT-to-Alb de Yaloven, Aravelle, Aurelius, Ehrenfelser, Holder, Goldriesling, Kerner, Manzoni Bianco, Misket Varnenski, Muller-Thurgau, Noria, Osiris, Osteiner, Perlriesling, Rieslina, Rotberger, Wittberger
- +MUTATIONS/ Roter Riesling, *CLONES/ 49, 49.1, 110, 198, 239, N90,
- AKA=Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Renski Rizling(Slovenia), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia), Ryzlink Rynsky(Czech Republic)
- *BUDDER/Late, *RIPENER/Mid, *CLUSTERS/Wings
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Downy Mildew, Botrytis
- *CLIMATE= Excels “Cool”, *SOILS= Excels “Metamorphic”, Slate
- VINICULTURE- Fermentation Stoped, No Lees, Filtered, +So2, +AGED/ Neutral Oak
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- +USED/ Sekt(Sparkling), Gemischter Satz(Vienna), *STYLES/ Botrytis
- *Malolactic Conversion Usually Blocked. +MONOTERPENES/ Rotundone
- Compound Giving the Aroma of Petrol/ Kerosine 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
- “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.
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- CULTURE- WINE HOLIDAYS~ ~International Riesling Day~ (March 13th.)
*Riesling Early (California) AKA=Early Riesling
RIESLANER (W)
- OLD WORLD- Germany-Franken, Pfalz
- NEW WORLD- ?
- VITICULTURE- X=Gouais Blanc & Traminor, X=Riesling & Sylvaner
- *YIELDS/ Low, *SKIN/ Color-White(Yellow)
- Breed/Cross by August Ziegler In 1921 In Veitscocheim, Fanconia, Germany.
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 (R)
- OLD WORLD- Slovakia France-South-West
- VITICULTURE- X=Abouriou & Castets, (Breed In Slovakia.)
RIMINESE (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Corsica
RIO GRANDE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Azores(Pico DOC.), Madeira
- VITICULTURE- X=Diagalves & Fernao Pires
RION (W)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Catalonia
RIPARIA (R)
- NEW WORLD- America Canada
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Baco Noir
RIPOLO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy–Campania(Costa d’Amalfi DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- *RIPENER/ Mid
RITINO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece(Aegean Islands)
*Rivaner (Germany) AKA=Muller Thurgau, Bouvier(Slovenia), Finding(Mosel), Rivaner(Germany/ Austria), Rizlingszilvani(Hungary), Rizvanec(Slovenia)
RIVAIRENC (R)
- OLD WORLD- France(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Aspiran Noir
RIZAMAT (R)
- OLD WORLD- Uzbekistan
- VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Marselo
- VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating/ Table
*Rizlingszilvani (Hungary) AKA=Muller Thurgau, Bouvier(Slovenia), Finding(Mosel), Rivaner(Germany/ Austria), Rizlingszilvani(Hungary), Rizvanec(Slovenia)
*Rizvanec (Slovenia) AKA=Muller Thurgau, Bouvier(Slovenia), Finding(Mosel), Rivaner(Germany/ Austria), Rizlingszilvani(Hungary), Rizvanec(Slovenia)
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- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- #17th. Most Planted Grape Variety In the World.(2016)
- AKA=Baiyu(China), Corolioc, *YIELDS/ High, +RESISTANT/ Cold
- ~Etymology~ Meaning Red Horn…Referring to Its Red Stems.
- “Rkatsiteli”…+Pronounced…“Are-Cats-See-Tel-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- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- #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 (R)
- OLD WORLD- Austria(Indigenous)-Burgnland
- VITICULTURE– *HYBRID-X(Breed)=BlauerZweigelt & Seyve Villard & Blaufrankisch
- (Crossed by Dr. Gertraud Mayer In Klosterneuburg, Austria In 1970.)
- *RIPENER/ Early-Mid, *CLUSTERS/ Large, Loose, +RESISTANT/ Frost, Disease
*Rojal (Spain/ Valencia, Castilla-la Mancha) AKA=Malvasia Stiges, Malvasia Riojano
ROKANIARIS (W)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Peloponnese(Indigenous)
ROLLO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria(Riviera Ligure di Ponente/ Cinque Terre)
*Rolle (France/ Bellet) AKA=Vermentino(Italy)
ROMANEASCA (W)
- OLD WORLD- Romania
*Romain AKA=Cesar, Romano(Chile), Picorneau
- ~Etymolgy~ Romain Refers to Romans Who Brought Grape to Burgundy.
*Romano (Chile) AKA=Cesar, Romain, Picorneau
ROME (R)
- OLD WORLD- Spain–Andalusia(Malaga DO.)Indigenous)
ROMEIKO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Greece-Crete(Kissamos)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, AKA=Tsardana, *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELD/ High
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight:
- Aroma: Cherry, Clove
- Palate: Strawberry
- Structure: Medi Tannins, ABV., Medi-Acid
ROMERO DE HIJAR (R)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Aragon
ROMMEL (R)
- 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, Dannery(Allier)
- 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 (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.)Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- American-California(San Benito County) Australia(Hilltops GI.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, *PROGENY-of-Pinot, X=Corvina & ?
- *YIELD/ High, +RESISTANT/ Disease
- VINICULTURE– +BLENDED/ Valpolicella
- Sight: /
- Aroma: Grassy
- Palate: Dry /-Body, Sour Cherry
- Structure: Medi Tannins, +ABV., Low Acid
RONDO (R)
- OLD WORLD- Germany(Indigenous), England Norway
- VITICULTURE- X=St. Laurent & Zarya Severa, *CLIMATE= Excels In “Cool”
- +RESISTANT/ Cold, Fungal Diseases
ROOBERNET (R)
- OLD WORLD- South Africa
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Alicante Bouschet
- (Crossed In University of Stellenbosch.)
*Rooi Groen Druif ( ? ) AKA=Semillon, Semillon Gris
ROSCETTO (W)
- OLD WORLD– Italy-Lazio(Est! Est! Est! DOC.)Indigenous)
ROSCIOLA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lazio(Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Pentellino
ROSE Du VAR (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Provence(Var)
- VITICULTURE- OFF-SPRING-of-Gouais Blanc
- *BUDDER/ Early, *RIPENER/ Late, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Botrytis
ROSE HONEY (R)
- OLD WORLD- China-Yunnan
ROSEIRA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal-Duriense(Douro DOC.)
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
ROSENMUSKATELLER (R)
- OLD WORLD- Croatia(Indigenous), Austria-Burgenland
- VITICULTURE- X=Gelber Muskateller & ?, AKA=Pink Muscat
- *RIPENER/ Mid-Late
*Rose 0f Peru (California-Historic) AKA=Listan Prieto, Arjuncao(Portugal), Criolla Chica(Argentina), Hariri(Morocco), Mission(America), Molar(Lisboa/Colares), Pais(Chile), Palomina Negra(La Mancha)
ROSSARA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Alto Adige
- VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & ?
*Rossese (Itlay/ Liguria) AKA=Tibouren(Fance), Rossese di Dolceacqua(Liguria), Antibois(Provence), Geysserin(Germany)
ROSETTA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Germany
- VITICULTURE- X=Villard Blanc & Siegerrebe
ROSSETTA Di MONTAGNA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneta(Indigenous)
ROSETTE (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-South-West(Bergerac)Indigenous)/ Ponente)
- Italy-Liguria(Dolceacqua DOC.)
- VINICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
- Sight: Ruby
- Aroma: Rose, Pepper
- Palate:
- Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
ROSSESE BIANCO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte
ROSSIGNOLA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Veneto(Valpolicella DOC.)
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, AKA=Groppello
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Bardalino
ROSSOLA NERA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Valtellina DOC.)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, 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 (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Lombardia(Valtellina DOC.)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X=Rossola Nero & ?
ROSSULA BIANC (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Corsica
ROTBERGER (R)
- OLD WORLD- Germany-Baden(Indigenous), Wurttemberg
- NEW WORLD- Canada-British Columbia
- VITICULTURE- X=Riesling & Schiava Grossa(Trollinger)
- (Crossed at Geisenheim In Germany by Heinrich Birk In 1928.)
- *VIGOR/ High, *RIPENER/ Late, *YIELDS/High
*Rotburger (Austria) AKA=Zweigelt(Austria), Zweigeltrebe(Germany), Rotburger(Austria)
*Roter Elbling ( ? ) AKA=Elbling
ROTER GUTEDEL (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Alsace Switzerland
- VITICULTURE- +MUTATION/ Chasselas
*Roter Traminer (Austria) AKA=Savagnin Rose
ROTER VELTLINER*(W)
- OLD WORLD- Austria-Niederosterreich(Wagram)Indigenous) Hungary France–Savoie Slovakia
- NEW WORLD- America-Sonoma(Sonoma Valley AVA.)
- VITICULTURE– *PROGENY-of– ?, X= ? & ?
- *PARENT-to-Brauner, Devin, Fruhroter Veltliner, Gelbling, Hetera, Neuburger, Ranfolica(Croatia) Rotgipfler, Weissroter, Zierfandler
- *RIPENER/ Late, Uneven, *YEILDS/ High, *CLUSTERS/ Large, Compact
- *BERRIES/ Small, *SKIN/ Color-White(Pinkish), +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Botrytis
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight: Golden
Aroma: Melon, Floral, Parsnip, Bell Pepper(Red)
Palate: /+BODY, Citrus, Spice
Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
- Sight: Golden
- ASSOCIATIONS– ~Roter Veltliner Donauterrassen~
- Mission– Organic Producers In Wagram, Austria Who Research and Promote the Identity of Roter Veltliner.
ROTGIPFLER (W)
- OLD WORLD- Austria-Thermenregion(Indigenous) Czech Republic
- VITICULTURE- *PROGENY-of-Pinot, X(Natural)=Savagnin & Roter Veltliner
- ~Etymology~ Rot Meaning Red, Referring to the Red Shoots In Spring.
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Gumpoldskirchen(Thermenregion), Gemischter Satz(Vienna)
- 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 (R)
- OLD WORLD- Switzerland-Vaud
- VITICULTURE- AKA=Robin Noir
*Rouge de Vinesch ( ? ) AKA=Vinesch Roter
*Roupeiro (Portimao) AKA=Ciguente, Codega, Dona Blanca, Siria
ROUSSANNE*(W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Northern Rhone(Hermitage AOC.)Indigenous)/ Chateaunuf-du Pape AOC.), Savoie(Chignin AOC.)
- Greece Italy-Liguria, Tuscany
- NEW WORLD– California–Central Coast(Hames Valley AVA., Paso Robles AVA./ Temecula AVA./ Santa Maria AVA.)Napa, Oregon, Texas(Texas Hill Country AVA.)
- Australia(Margaret River GI.) South Africa-Paarl
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?, *PARENT-to-Marsanne
- *First Documented/ 1780’s, *CLONES/ 468, 468.1
- AKA=Bergeron(Savoie), Fromental/ Fromenteau(Isere)
- *RIPENER/ Mid-Late, *YIELDS/ Low, +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Powdery Mildew, Botrytis
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Hermitage, Chateaunuf-du Pape(One of 5 Whites/ 13 Grapes), With Marsanne(Often)
-
- Twice as Difficult to Grown as Marsanne/ Half the Crop.(Considered a Better Grape)
- Sight: Clear/ Gold
- Aroma: Peach, Tropical, White Blossom, +PHENOLICS
- Palate: Off Dry/ +BODY, Mineral, +TEXTURE/ Oil
- Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
- FOOD PAIRING… Chicken, Pork-Loin, Asian Foods |
- CHEESE PAIRING… Gruyere, Parmigiano, Pecorino
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- CULTURE- ~Etymology~ From “Rousse”…Meaning Red Haired, Referring to the Color of the Skins Late In Ripening Cycle.
*Roussette (France/ Savoie) AKA=Altesse(Bugey)
- ~Etymology~ “Rousse”…Meaning Reddish, Referring to Its Reddish Berries Late In the Growing Season.
ROUSSIN (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Val d’osta(Morgex DOC.)Indigenous)
ROVELLO BIANCO (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Campania(Costa d’Amalfi DOC.)Indigenous)
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, AKA=Greco Muscio, Roviello
*Roviello ( ? ) AKA=Rovello Bianco(Italy), Greco Muscio
ROXO FLOR (R)
- NEW WORLD- Portugal
- VITICULTURE- X=Gouveio & Marufo
ROXO REI (R)
- NEW WORLD- Portugal
- VITICULTURE- X=Alvarelhao & Marufo
ROYAL DE ALLOZA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Spain-Aragon
ROYALTY (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(Central Valley)
- VITICULTURE- X=Trousseau & Alicante Ganzin
- *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.
ROZAKI (W)
- NEW WORLD- Greece-Cyclades(Kavala)
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?
ROZSAKO (W)
- NEW WORLD- Hungary-Badacsony
- VITICULTURE- X=Keknyelu & Budai Zold
- (Crossed In 1957 In Hungary by Dr. Ferenc Kiraly.), AKA=Badacsony 36
- *CLUSTERS/ Large, *SKIN/ Thick
- ~Etymology~ Named After the Basalt Stone “Rozsako” From On Badacsony Hill.
*Rskavac ( ? ) AKA=Prokupac(Serbia)
RUBEA (R)
- NEW WORLD- Brazil
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, *PARENT-t0-Violeta
RUBIENNE (R)
- NEW WORLD- Australia
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Sumool
RUBILANDE (R)
- OLD WORLD- France-Loire(Vendee)
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID–X=Bienvenu(Seibel 2859) & Roi des Noirs(Seibel 4643)
- (Crossed by Albert Seibel In Frane.), *PARENT-to-Oeillade de Conzieu, Swenson Red
RUBIN BOLGARSKII (R)
- OLD WORLD- Bulgaria(Plovdiv) Romania Slovenia
- VITICULTURE- X=Nebbiolo & Syrah, AKA=Rubin
- (Crossed at the Institute of Viticulture and Enology In Pleven, Bulgaria)
- CULTURE- “Rubin”…+Pronounced…“Roo-Bean”
RUBIN GOLODRIGI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Ukraine Russia
- VITICULTURE- X=Mararacha & Magarach 6-68-27
- +RESISTANT/ Drought, Disease
- –Etymology– Named After P Golodriga Who Crossed the Grape In Ukraine.
RUBINET (R)
- OLD WORLD- Czech Republic
RUBINKA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Serbia
- VITICULTURE– X=Petra & Bianca
- (Crossed @ Novi Sad University , Serbia In 2002.)
RUBINOVY MAGARACHA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Serbia
- VITICULTURE– X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Saperavi
- (Crossed @ Magarach Research Center In Crimea, Ukraine In 1969.)
- *PARENT-t0-Antey Magarachsky, Rubin Golodrigi
RUBINTOS (R)
- OLD WORLD- Hungary-Matra
- VITICULTURE- X=Blaufrankisch & Kadarka
- (Crossed @ Szent Istvan University, Hungary In 1980.)
- *YIELDS/ High, *RIPENER/ Late
RUBIRED (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-California(San Joaquin Valley) Australia
- VITICULTURE- *HYBRID-X=Alicante Ganzin & Tinta Ca(1958), (Crossed by Dr. Harold Olmo.)
- *CLONES/ FPS 02, 03, AKA=Tintoria
- *CLUSTERS/ Medium to large, *BERRIES/ Small
- *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.
RUBY (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Elvira & Brighton, (Crossed by TV. Munson)
- VINICULTURE- *BERRIES/ Seedless, +USED/ Eating-Raisin
RUBY CABERNET (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-California South Africa Australia
- VITICULTURE– *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Carignan, (Crossed by Dr. Harold Olmo In 1948)
- *VIGOR/ High, *BERRIES/ Medium
- VINICULTURE-
- Sight:
- Aroma: Blackberry, Cherry, Bell Pepper
- Palate:
- Structure:
RUBY ROMAN (R)
- NEW WORLD– Japan
- VITICULTURE– *BERRIES/ Seedless
- VINICULTURE– +USED/ Eating-Table, Raisin
RUCHE*(R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Castagnole Monferrato DOC.)Indigenous)
- NEW WORLD- American-California(San Benito County, Santa Maria AVA.)
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, 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
RUDAVA (R)
- OLD WORLD- Slovakia
- VITICULTURE- X=Castels & ?, (Breed In Slovakia.)
RUEN (R)
- OLD WORLD- Bulgaria
- VITICULTURE- X=Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiroka
RUFETE (R)
- OLD WORLD- Portugal(Dao DOC.) Spain-Castile & Leon
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, AKA=Tinta Pinheira, Tinta Carvalha
- VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Port
*Rufete Blanco (Aragon/ Salamanca ) AKA=Verdejo Serrano
RUGGERO FORTI (R)
- OLD WORLD- Italy
RUGGINE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna
*Ruffiac ( ? ) AKA=Arrufiac
RUGGINE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Emilia-Romagna(Modena DOC.)
*Rukatac (Korcula, Croatia) AKA=Malvasia di Lunga, Malvasia di Chianti(Chianti), Malvasia del Toscana(Tuscany), Marastina(Croatia), Menuetta(Slovenia), Pavlos(Greece)
*Rulander (Austria, Germany) AKA=Pinot Gri(France), Grauburgunder(Austria, Germany), Pinot Grigio(Italy)
*Rumena Rebula (Slovenia) AKA=Ribolla
*Rumeni (Slovenia) AKA=Plavec Zuti(Slovenia)
RUMI (W)
- OLD WORLD- Turkey-South-East Anatolia(Indigenous)
RUPESTRIS MONTICOLA (R)
- NEW WORLD- France
- VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Rupestris
RUSSULA (W)
- OLD WORLD- France-Corsica
*Rutherglen Topaque (Victoria, Australia) AKA=Muscadelle, Tokay(Australia)
RUZZESE (W)
- OLD WORLD- Italy-Liguria
- VITICULTURE- X= ? & ?, AKA=Rossese Bianco
RW. MUNSON (R)
- NEW WORLD- America-Texas
- VITICULTURE- *American-X=Big Berry & Triumph, (Crossed by TV. Munson.)
*Ryzlink Rynsky (Czech Republic) AKA=Riesling, Beyaz(Turkey), Johannisberg(Valais, Switzerland/ California), Rajnai Rizling(Hungary), Renski Rizling(Slovenia), Rizling Rajnski(Croatia)
*Ryzlink Vlassky (?) AKA=Welschriesling
RYUGAN (W)
- NEW WORLD- Japan
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