Albarino

Albariño wine (“alba-reen-yo”) is a high-quality, light-bodied white that grows mostly in Spain and Portugal. It’s is renowned for its high acidity, refreshing citrus flavors, dry taste, and subtle saltiness.

Body	Light
Sweetness	Dry
Tannin	Low/none
Acidity	High
Alcohol %	12.5%

 

Lagrein

This Italian red wine variety is prized for producing wines with firm tannins and good colour. The dark fruit and earthy pepper notes with relatively high tannin and acidity make Lagrein a great wine to cellar a long time.It makes wines that have a striking resemblance to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fruit	Medium
Body	Medium-High
Tannin	Medium-High
Acidity	Medium-High
Alcohol %	15.5%

 

Macabeo (Viura)

Macabeo is white grape variety most widely planted in the Rioja region of Spain where it is known as Viura. It is a relatively versatile grape, used in still, sparkling, dry and sweet wines.

Body	Medium-Light
Sweetness	Very Dry
Tannin	Low/none
Acidity	Medium
Alcohol %	13%

 

Montepulciano

Montepulciano (“mon-ta-pull-channo”) is a medium-bodied red wine grape thought to originate from central Italy. Dominant flavours can include red plum, oregano, sour cherry, boysenberry & tar.

Fruit	Medium
Body	Medium-High
Tannin	Medium-High
Acidity	Medium-High
Alcohol %	15.5%

 

Saperavi

Saperavi, meaning "dye" in Georgian, is a very old variety from south-western Georgia. Saperavi is a Teinturier-style grape which means that the flesh and juice is red in colour - producing deep, dark red wines with ample acidity.

Fruit	Medium-high
Body	High
Tannin	Medium-high
Acidity	High
Alcohol %	15%

 

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Barroca is a fast growing, early maturing grape type that produces large clusters of large, thin skinned berries.  The variety produces wines with delicate and subtle flavors.

Fruit	Medium
Body	Medium
Tannin	Medium
Acidity	Medium
Alcohol %	15.5%

 

 

Verdejo

Verdejo (“Vurr-day-ho”) is an uncommon, light-bodied white wine that grows almost exclusively in Spain. The wine is an outstanding alternative to wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, with surprising changes in flavors coming with age.

Body	Light
Sweetness	Dry
Tannin	Low/none
Acidity	Medium-High
Alcohol %	12.5%