‘Y’

  • 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.)

YAMABUDO (R)

  • NEW WORLD- Japan

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

YAPINCAK (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Turkey-Marmara(Indigenous)

YATOMI (B)

  • NEW WORLD– Japan

YEDIVEREN (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Turkey(Indigenous)

YIANNOUDI (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Cyprus(Indigenous)

‘Z’

ZABALKANSKII (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Georgia

ZACINAK (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Serbia(Indigenous)   Macedonia

ZAGREI (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Ukraine
  • VITICULTURE- X=Ovidiopolsky & Muscat Rozovy

ZAIBER (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Romania   Republic of Moldova

ZAKYNTHINO (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Greece-Ionian Sea(Zakinthos Island)Indigenous)

ZALAGYONGYE (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Hungary(Indigenous)   Russia
  • VITICULTURE- X=Pearl of Csaba & ?
  • VINICULTURE- +USED/Eating-Table(Often)

ZALEMA (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Spain-Andalucia(Indigenous)Condada de Huelva DO.)
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  X= ? & ?,   AKA=Ignoblis, Perruna
    • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *SKIN/ Thick,  +RESISTANT/ Drought
  • VINICULTURE-
    • Sight:         / Straw
    • Aroma: Apple, Herb
    • Palate:       /           , Apple
    • Structure: Low Tannin, ABV., Medi+Acid
      • FOOD PAIRING… Andalusia Shrimp Fritters
      • CHEESE PAIRING…

ZAMARRICA (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Spain-Galicia(Coruna)

ZAMETOVKA (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Dolenjska, Maribor)Indigenous)
  • VITICULTURE- *OLD VINES/ +400 Years

*Zane (Italy) AKA=Zenello

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

*Zante Currant (America) AKA=Black Corinth

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

ZARYA SEVERA (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Russia(Crossed at Potapenko Viticulture Research Institute @Rostov Oblast)
  • VITICULTURE- *HYBRIB–X=Vitis Amurensis & Malingre Precoce
    • ~Etymology~ Northern Lights, Referring to ?

ZEFIR*(W)

  • OLD WORLD- Hungary-Badacsony(Indigenous)
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  X=Leanyka & Harslevelu
  • VINICULTURE-
    • Sight: Clear/
    • Aroma: Peach, Almond
    • Palate:         /          , Spice, Smoke
    • Structure: Medi-Tannins, ABV., Medi Acid
      • FOOD PAIRING…Smoked Fresh Water Eel
      • CHEESE PAIRING…

ZELEN*(W)

  • OLD WORLD- Slovenia(Vipava Valley)Indigenous), Primorski
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  *YIELDS/ Low
    • ~Etymology~ Zelen Meaning Green In Slovenia Referring to Its Green Appearance Before Fermentation.
  • VINICULTURE- +STYLES/ Oak & Stainless Steel Versions,  +AGED/ Often
    • Sight:
    • Aroma: Melen, Herb
    • Palate:  Dry/ Body
    • Structure: Low Tannin, ABV., Medi Acid
      • FOOD PAIRING…Grilled Fish

ZENELLO (B)

  • OLD WORLD- Italy-Piemonte(Indigenous)
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  AKA=Zane

*Zeleni Sauvignon (Slovenia ) AKA=Fruilano, Muscadelle de Bordelais, Sauvignonasse, Sauvignon Vert, Tocai Fruilano

ZENGO (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Hungary-Eger(Indigenous)

ZENIT (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Hungary-Balatonfured-Csopak(Crossed)
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  X=Ezerjo & Bouvier
    • (Crossed by Dr. Ferenc Kiraly In Hungary In 1951.)
    • *RIPENER/ Early

*Zeta ( ? ) AKA=Oremus

ZEUSZ (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Hungary-Badacsony(Indigenous)

ZGHIHARA De HUSI (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Romania(Indigenous)
  • VITICULTURE- *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Late
    • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Mildew, Botrytis,  +RESISTANT/ Drought, Cold

*Zhelavka Biella ( ? ) AKA=Zilavka, Mostarska

ZHEMCHUZHINA OSKHI (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Russia

*Zibibbo (Italy/ Sicily) AKA=Moscato, Muscat Alexandria, Opsimo Edessis

  • VITICULTURE- ~Etymology~ “Zibibbo”…Refers to Arabic Term For Mucat or Raisin.

ZIERFANDLER (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Austria-Thermenregion(Indigenous)   Hungary-Pannon(Pecs)   Slovenia
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  *PROGENY-of-Savagnin,  X(Natural)=Roter Veltliner & Traminer?
    • AKA=Cirfandi(Hungary), Gumpoldskirchner(Austria), Spatrot
    • *BUDDER/ Late,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *CLUSTERS/ Big, Compact,  *BERRIES/ Small
    • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Downy Mildew, Botrytis(Unwanted)
  • VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Gumpoldskirchen(Thermenregion), Gemischter Satz(Vienna)
    • Sight:              /
    • Aroma: Peach, Honey
    • Palate:            /
    • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

ZILAVKA*(W)

  • OLD WORLD- Bosnia & Heregovina(Mostar)Indigenous)   Republic of  Macedonia   Croatia  Serbia
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES/ Vitis Vinifera,  X= ? & ?,  AKA=Mostarska, Zhelavka Biella 
    • *VIGOR/ High,  *RIPENER/ Late,  *CLUSTERS/ Large, Compact,  *SKIN/ Thin
    • +SUSCETPTIBLE/ Mildew
  • VINICULTURE- +USED/ DISTILLED/ Brandy
    • Sight:  Clear/ Hay
    • Aroma:  Citrus, Apple, Nutty
    • Palate:  Dry/ +BODY
    • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid
      • FOOD PAIRING… Roasted Vegetables

ZILGA (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Latvia   Norway
  • VITICULTURE- +RESISTANT/ Cold

ZINFANDEL*(B) “Ancient/ Historical Grape”

  • Disclaimer…This Grape is Listed Under Zinfandel, But it Technically Should Be Listed Under Tribidrag.
  • OLD WORLD- Croatia(Indigenous)   Italy-Puglia(Manduria DOCG./ Salice Salentino DOC.).  Montenegro
  • NEW WORLD- America-California(Paso Robles AVA./ Dry Creek AVA./ Lodi AVA./ Sierra Foothills AVA.)
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera, X= ? & ?
    • *PARENT-to-Babic, Plavac Mali, Plavina, Schuyler, Vranac,  *CLONE/ DuPratt, Lytton, Mazzoni
    • AKA=Tribidrag(Croatia), Crljenak Kastelanski(Croatia), Black St. Peters(California-Pre 1890’s), Kratosija(Republic of Macedonia), Pribidrag(Croatia/ Ancient), Primitivo(Italy)
    • *OLD VINE/ +40yr.,  *RIPENER/ Early,  +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Botrytis
    • *CHALLENGES/ Uneven Ripener(Within Clusters and Across Vines)
    • *Effective Sugar Accumulater
    • First Zinfandel Vines Were Brought From Europe by George Gibbs to Long Island Nursery In 1820.
  • VINICULTURE- +AGED/ American Oak,  *TERPINE/ Rotundone
    • +SUSCEPTIBLE/ Stuck Fermentation, VA., Millerandage(Hen & Chick)
    • Sight: Murky/ Cherry
    • Aroma: Black Berry, Cherry, Tar, Spice(Black Pepper), Chocolate
    • Palate: Dry-Sweet/ +BODY, Raspberry
    • Structure: Medi Tannins, +ABV., Medi+Acid, (Long)
      • FOOD PAIRING… Hamburger, BBQ., Dark Chocolate
      • CHEESE PAIRING… Blue, Cheddar
  • “Zinfandel”  vs. “Primitivo” 
    • *Generally– +Riper, +Sugar Levels, +Alcohol, +Fruitiness
  • CULTURE- FESTIVALS~ ~Zinfandel Experience Zin. EX.~ (February/ San Fransisco)
    • ~International Zinfandel Day~ (November 27th.)

ZLAHTINA (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Croatia-Primorska Hrvatska(Indigenous)
  • VITICULTURE- *YIELD/ High
  • VINICULTURE- +USED/ Eating
    • Sight:          /
    • Aroma: Stonefruit
    • Palate:        /
    • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

ZLATARICA BLATSKA BIJELI (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatia(Indigenous)
  • VITICULTURE- *PARENT-to-Posip Bijeli

ZLATARICA VRGORSKA (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Croatia-Dalmatia(Indigenous)

*Zoldveltelini (Hungary) AKA=Grüner Veltliner, Grunmuskateller, Veltlinske Zelene(Slovakia), Veltlinec, Weissgipfler

*Zoumiatico (Greece) AKA=Dimyat(Bulgaria)

ZUGAVA (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Croatia(Indigenous)
  • VINICULTURE-
    • Sight:         /
    • Aroma: Stone
    • Palate: Dry/ +BODY, Candied
    • Structure:

ZUPJANKA (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Serbia(Indigenous)   Macedonia
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  X=Prokupec & Pinot Noir
    • Sight:            /
    • Aroma: Apple
    • Palate:         /
    • Structure: Low Tannins, ABV., Medi+Acid

ZUPSKI BOJADISER (R)

  • OLD WORLD- Serbia
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  X=Alicante Bouschet & Gamay
    • *JUICE/ Teinturier– Black Skin Grape With Dark Pulp.

ZURIELES (W)

  • OLD WORLD- Spain–Extremadura(Indigenous)(Ribera del Guadiana DO.)

*Zweigeltrebe (Germany, Czech Republic) AKA=Zweigelt(Austria), Rotburger(Austria)

ZWEIGELT*(B)

  • OLD WORLD- Austria-Burgenland(Indigenous/Crossed)   Hungary-Balaton
    • Czech Republic–Moravia   Germany-Pfalz   Slovakia   England
  • NEW WORLD- America-Washington(Puget Sound AVA./ Lodi AVA.), Oregon(Elkton AVA.)
    • Canada-British Columbia(Vancouver Island VA./ Okanagan Valley VA.)
  • VITICULTURE- *SPECIES-Vitis Vinifera,  X=St. Laurent & Blaufrankisch
    • AKA=Rotburger(Austria), Zweigeltrebe(Czech Republic. Slovakia)
    • *BUDDER/ Early,  *RIPENER/ Early-Mid,  *YIELD/ High,  *CLUSTERS/ Compact,  *BERRIES/ Medium  
  • VINICULTURE- +BLENDED/ Often,  +OAK/ Sometimes
    • Sight: Murky/ Light Red
    • Aroma: Cherry, Pepper, Spice
    • Palate: Dry/ Body, Cherry, Raspberry, Violet
    • Structure: Medi Tannins, Medi ABV., Medi+Acid
  • CULTURE- “Zweigelt”…+Pronounced…“Svye-Gelt”
    • ~Etymology~Named After Fritz Zweigelt Who First Crossed Grape In 1925.

“I Demystify the Entire World of Grapes From Abaajiche to Zweigelt.”

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