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Furmint (white)
[Grape Variety] Susceptible to raisining and noble rot (known as aszú in Hungary's Tokaji)
Gaglioppo (red)
[Grape Variety] The main red grape variety of Calabria in Italy's south
Garganega (white)
[Grape Variety] This is the classic white grape of Soave.
Grechetto (white)
[Grape Variety] One of Italy's more characterful dry white grape varieties
Bombino (white)
[Grape Variety] Important southern Italian white variety
Canaiolo (red)
[Grape Variety] Grown widely throughout central Italy
Carmenere (red)
[Grape Variety] Also known as Grande Vidure
Chenin Blanc (white)
[Grape Variety] The versatile Chenin Blanc's pretensions to classic grape status are mainly realised in the Loire Valley.
Trebbiano (white)
[Grape Variety] The most widely planted white variety in Italy, quantity does not however bring quality in its wake.
Marsanne (white)
[Grape Variety] This is a quintessential northern Rhône grape variety with a faintly nutty character