Grape Varietals
An indigenous grape grown in Puglia's Salento peninsula for over 2,800 years. Learn the story behind its unique "double-black" name, its bold tannic character, and how to pair it with Japanese cuisine.
In 1968, barely 8 hectares of Viognier survived in all of France. Saved from extinction by a single determined grower, this aromatic white grape now covers more than 16,000 hectares worldwide. A sommelier's complete guide to Viognier.
A complete guide to Refosco, one of Italy's oldest grape varieties — from the osmizza farmhouse wine tradition of the Carso plateau to Bosco del Merlo's Roggio dei Roveri, available at Swirl.