Wine Guide
Cabernet Franc
The "Godfather" grape. If you have a look at lineage, a lot of popular grapes today like Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot are the offspring of Cabernet Franc. It's unique flavor is a "green" note, often described as bell peppers, which can be more like roasted red peppers from warmer climates. It's a result of a compound called methoxypyrazines, which acts as a natural pest defense system.
Gruner Veltliner
By far Austria's most important grape, it's a perfect sunny summer wine made in a lean, herbaceous, and peppery wines with mouth-watering acidity, explaining why it translates to "Green Wine of Veltlin".
Sangiovese
Italy's most planted grape varietal, Sangiovese is the pride & joy of the Tuscan Chianti region. It's a sensitive grape that produces dry & acidic red wines while picking up a variety of flavor profiles based on the terroir. You have acidity & light red berry driven Chianti wines, but at the same time, have tannic & intense wines such as Brunello
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is not to be confused with Montalcino, which is a region in Italy rather than a grape, or Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, a regional name for Sangiovese wines in Tuscany. Montepulciano is a popular Italian red grape delivering complex black fruit flavors, and a smoky-sweet finish.
