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Feteasca Regala: Must Try Eastern European White Wine

Along with Feteasca Neagra and Feteasca Alba, there’s another Feteasca growing throughout Eastern European wine regions. Feteasca Regala grows widely in Romania and Moldova. Of all the Feteasca varieties, you’re…

Freisa, italian wine, red wine, piedmont, piemonte italy

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Freisa – A Rare Italian Red Related to Nebbiolo

Can you name Nebbiolo’s closest relative? A rare red grape native to Piedmont, Freisa apparently has a parent-offspring relationship with Nebbiolo. According to Ian D’Agata, the maestro of vino Italiano,…

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Arneis: Piedmont’s Great White Italian Wine

I first encountered Arneis while working at Adelaida Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, my very first job in the wine industry. We used to do monthly wine tasting sessions…

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Pelaverga a.k.a. One of Piedmont’s Most Delicious Rare Varieties

Let’s explore yet another delicious, rare variety from the rolling hills of the Langhe in Piemonte. Nebbiolo really steals the show in this Italian wine region. Yet there is a…

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Timorasso – From Nearly Extinct to Cult Classic

While Piemonte is an Italian wine region revered for its legendary red wines, the region also boasts an array of indigenous white varieties worth your time. If you love a…

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Slarina: Almost Extinct Age Worthy Red Wines in Monferrato

Rare Varieties is all about supporting producers passionately working to diversify the wine industry by honoring native grapes of their respective regions. In many instances, the efforts of producers featured…

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Grignolino – A Rebellious Yet Noble Red Variety in Monferrato

Stunning Monferrato, whose rolling vineyards are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies within the provinces of Asti and Alessandria in Piedmont. Famous the world over for its Barbera…

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Nascetta – A Rare Variety Making Memorable Wines in Piemonte

While Barolo and Barbaresco have rightfully driven Piemonte to worldwide fame, this leading Italian wine region also boasts several lesser-known, high-quality, rare varieties worth seeking out. On our five-day adventure…

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Discover Ruché with Ferraris Agricola

I first heard of Ferraris Agricola while enjoying a Wine Scholar Guild seminar on the lesser-known varieties of Piedmont presented by Robin Kick, Master of Wine. As you know, my…

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Turán – A Rare Teinturier Hungarian Variety

Turán is a rare variety hailing from Hungary with distinctive aromas and a deep inky color. This grape is a crossing of other obscure Hungarian varieties created by Dr. József…

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Freisa – A Rare Italian Red Related to Nebbiolo

Arneis: Piedmont’s Great White Italian Wine

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