GRAPES

With over 1,300 grape varieties worldwide it can be hard to choose. From traditional, noble varieties to something completely new it is best to know the grapes’ characteristics to truly enjoy your wine.

Check out the 'Grape Guide' to find out key information about each grape or select an article below for more information

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Macabeo

Also commonly called Viura in Rioja and Macabeu or Maccabéo in France

Macabeo is a white variety popular in Spain. It is most commonly used for producing dry and sparkling wines but can occasionally produce sweet wines.

GrapesCoralie StrongApril 24, 2020emon, Honey, Almonds, Hazelnuts, White Blossom, Macabeu Maccabéo, Macabeo, Viura, Rioja, Cava, France, Spain, Sparkling, Fortified, Sweet, Dry, Resveratrol, Oak, Catalonia, Languedoc, Roussillom, Maury, Banyuls

Furmint

Best known for its role in producing Tokaji Aszú, a sweet Hungarian wine but Furmint is also used to produce dry white wines and even sparkling wines.

GrapesCoralie StrongJanuary 29, 2019Furmint, Hungary, Apricot, Apple, Mango, Lemon, Lime, Croatia, Austria, Slovenia, Tokaj, Tokaji, Dry, Sweet, Sparkling

GRAPES

Check out the 'Grape Guide' to find out key information about each grape or select an article below for more information

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