Texas Grape Varietals

Question 1

List two hybrid varieties of grapes that grow well in Texas:

Answer 1

1) Blanc du Bois - white
2) Black Spanish - Red

Question 2

List six white grapes that grow well in Texas and where they are from:

Answer 2

1) Viognier - Southern France
2) Roussanne - Southern France
3) Muscat - Mediterranean
4) Vermentino - Italy
5) Trebbiano - Italy and France
6) Blanc du Bois - U.S. hybrid

Question 3

List eight red grapes that grow well in Texas and where they are from:

Answer 3

1) Syrah or Shiraz - Southern France
2) Mourvedre - Southern France and Spain
3) Tempranillo - Spain
4) Tannat - France and Spain
5) Sangiovese - Italy
6) Aglianico - Italy
7) Montepulciano - Italy
8) Black Spanish - U.S. hybrid