Torrontés Riojano Grape

September 6th, 2010 Posted in Argentina, Dry Wines, Original Grapes, White Wines
Sep, 06 2010
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It is not the same grape as the Torrontés found in Spain. Torrontés Riojano is indigenous of Argentina. It is believed to be a crossing between a dry grape called Mission (also known as Criolla Chica) and a sweet grape, Muscat of Alexandria. Although this grape is dry, it has the distinctive slightly sweet bouquet of the Muscat of Alexandria, expressing most of the time apricot, jasmine and muscat aromas.

It exist 3 different type of Torrontés in Argentina, Torrontés Riojano being the most commonly planted.

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Robola Grape

August 3rd, 2010 Posted in Dry Wines, Greece, Original Grapes, White Wines
Aug, 03 2010
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Although Robola Grape is grown throughout Greece, it is indigenous to Cephalonia in the Ionian Islands , a region also known as Corfou. It is the star grape of the Cephalonia Appellation. This is a high altitude white grape, which produces powerful wines that has distinct citrus/lemony and mineral notes. Typical yields for Robola are between 3,500 and 6,000 kg/ha . The Robola grape is early ripening with high acidity levels and can sustain wet winters and hot, dry summers without any problems. It can be made into a single variety wine or used in a blend.

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Agiorgitiko Grape

August 1st, 2010 Posted in Dry Wines, Greece, Original Grapes, Red Wines
Aug, 01 2010
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Agiorgitiko, is an indigenous grape from Greece, also known as Mavro Nemeas or St. George. The wines produced with Agiorgitiko grape tend to be somewhat low in acid with balanced tannins and a fruity, dark cherry tone.

The wines produced with this grape can range from Rosés to oak aged reds.

Nowadays, you can find Agiorgitiko grape blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to produce international styled reds from Greece.

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Saperavi Grape

July 29th, 2010 Posted in Dry Wines, Georgia - Eastern Europe, Original Grapes, Red Wines
Jul, 29 2010
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The Saperavi grape is the main red grape from the Republic of Georgia, it can be found alone or blended and it produces from semi-sweet to bold full bodied and a bit spicy wines. A good example of the dry wines made out of Saperavi is the Teliani Valley Unfiltered Saperavi I tried out not so long ago. Check out my description of it in the Georgian Wines section.

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