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What is the synonym for Albariño in Portugal?

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Alvarinho

Albariño is a white grape variety originating from the Rías Baixas region of Spain.

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What is Altesse also known as?

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Roussette (Savoie)

Altesse is a white grape variety primarily grown in the Savoie region of France.

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What is the synonym for Arinto in Vinho Verde?

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Pederña

Arinto is a white grape variety native to Portugal, known for its high acidity.

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What is Arneis also referred to as?

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Barolo Bianco

Arneis is a white grape variety from the Piedmont region of Italy.

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What is Blauer Portugieser known as in Hungary?

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Lékoportó

Blauer Portugieser is a red grape variety that is widely planted in Germany and Austria.

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What is the synonym for Boal?

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Malvasia Fina

Boal is a grape variety often used in Madeira wine production.

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What is Bonarda also known as in the USA?

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Charbono

Bonarda is a red grape variety that originates from Italy and is now widely planted in Argentina.

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What are the synonyms for Cabernet Franc?

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  • Bouchet Franc or Gros Bouchet (St. Émilion & Pomerol)
  • Breton (Touraine)
  • Grosse Vidure (Graves)

Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety widely used in Bordeaux blends.

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What is the synonym for Cabernet Sauvignon in St. Émilion & Pomerol?

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Bouchet or Petit Bouchet

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely recognized red wine grape varieties.

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What is Canaiolo Bianco also known as?

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Drupeggio

Canaiolo Bianco is a white grape variety used in the production of Italian wines.

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What are the synonyms for Carignan?

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  • Bovale Grande (Sardinia)
  • Carignano (Italy)
  • Carinyena
  • Mazuelo/a (Rioja)
  • Samsó (Catalonia)

Carignan is a red grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world.

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What is Carmenère also known as in Médoc?

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Grosse Vidure

Carmenère is a red grape variety that is considered one of the six grapes permitted in Bordeaux blends.

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What is Chardonnay also referred to as?

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  • Gamay Blanc (Jura)
  • Feinburgunder (Austria and Germany)
  • Melon d’Arbois (Jura)
  • Morillon (Austria)
  • Beaunois (Chablis)

Chardonnay is a versatile white grape variety used in many wine styles.

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What are the synonyms for Chasselas?

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  • Chasselas Doré (Switzerland and France)
  • Corinto (Chile)
  • Dorin (Vaud)
  • Fendant (Valais)
  • Gutedel (Austria, Germany, and Switzerland)
  • Perlan (Geneva)

Chasselas is a white grape variety that is popular in Switzerland.

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What is Chenin Blanc also known as in the Loire?

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Pineau de la Loire

Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety that is known for its high acidity and versatility.

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What is Crouchen also referred to as in Australia?

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Clare Riesling

Crouchen is a white grape variety that is often used in the production of sweet wines.

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What is Dolcetto also known as in Liguria?

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Ormeasco

Dolcetto is a red grape variety from the Piedmont region of Italy.

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What are the synonyms for Fer Servadou?

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  • Braucol (Gaillac)
  • Pinenc (Madiran)
  • Fer (Marcillac)

Fer Servadou is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in southwestern France.

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What is Folle Blanche also known as in the Pays Nantais?

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Gros Plant

Folle Blanche is a white grape variety that was once widely used in the production of Cognac.

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What is Frühburgunder also referred to as in France?

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Pinot Noir Précoce

Frühburgunder is a mutation of Pinot Noir and is known for its early ripening.

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What are the synonyms for Furmint?

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  • Moslavac (Croatia)
  • Mosler (Austria)
  • Šipon (Slovenia)

Furmint is a white grape variety that is primarily grown in Hungary.

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What is Garganega also known as in Sicily?

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Grecanico Dorato

Garganega is a white grape variety used in the production of Soave wines.

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What is Gewürztraminer also referred to as in Australia?

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Heida (Savagnin)

Gewürztraminer is known for its aromatic qualities and is often used in aromatic white wines.

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What are the synonyms for Grenache?

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  • Cannonau (Sardinia)
  • Garnacha
  • Garnacha Tinta
  • Garnatxa
  • Lledoner (Catalunya)
  • Vernaccia Nera (Marche and Umbria)

Grenache is a red grape variety that is one of the most widely planted in the world.

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What is Inzolia also known as in Tuscany?
Ansonica ## Footnote Inzolia is a white grape variety that is mainly grown in Sicily and Tuscany.
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What is Kadarka also known as in Bulgaria?
Gamza ## Footnote Kadarka is a red grape variety that is traditional in Hungary and Bulgaria.
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What are the synonyms for Lemberger?
* Blaufränkisch (Austria) * Burgund Mare (Romania) * Frankovka (Czech Republic and Serbia) * Franconia (Italy) * Kékfrankos (Hungary) ## Footnote Lemberger is a red grape variety that is especially popular in Germany.
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What is Macabeu also referred to as?
Macabeo ## Footnote Macabeu is a white grape variety commonly used in Cava production.
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What is Malbec also known as in the Loire?
Côt ## Footnote Malbec is a red grape variety that is famously associated with Argentina.
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What is Mencía also known as in Portugal?
Jaen ## Footnote Mencía is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the northwest of Spain.
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What is Mission also known as in Argentina?
Criolla Chica ## Footnote Mission is a grape variety that has historical significance in California and South America.
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What is Mondeuse noire also known as?
Grosse Syrah ## Footnote Mondeuse noire is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the Savoie region of France.
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What is Mourvèdre also referred to as in Catalonia?
Mataró ## Footnote Mourvèdre is a red grape variety commonly used in blends, especially in Southern Rhône wines.
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What are the synonyms for Muscat of Alexandria?
* Hanepoot (South Africa) * Moscatel (South America) * Muscatel de Setúbal * Muscat Romain (Roussillon) * Zibibbo (Sicily) ## Footnote Muscat of Alexandria is known for its sweet and aromatic qualities.
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What are the synonyms for Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains?
* Gelber Muskateller (Germany) * Moscato Bianco (Italy) * Moscato d'Asti (Piedmont) * Muscat Canelli (USA) * Muscat d'Alsace (Alsace) * Muscat de Frontignan (Languedoc) * Sárga Muskotály (Hungary) ## Footnote Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains is one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties.
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What is Nebbiolo also known as in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca ## Footnote Nebbiolo is a red grape variety that is the primary grape in Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
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What is Palomino Fino also referred to as in the Canary Islands?
Listán Blanco ## Footnote Palomino Fino is primarily used in the production of Sherry.
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What is Petite Syrah also known as in France?
Durif ## Footnote Petite Syrah is a red grape variety known for its dark color and tannic structure.
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What is Pinot Blanc also referred to as?
* Clevner/Klävner (Alsace) * Pinot Bianco * Weissburgunder ## Footnote Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety that is a mutation of Pinot Noir.
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What are the synonyms for Pinot Gris?
* Fromenteau (Champagne) * Grauburgunder (Germany and Austria) * Malvoisie (Loire, Savoie, Switzerland) * Pinot Beurot (Burgundy) * Pinot Grigio (Italy) * Ruländer (Baden, Austria) * Sivi Pinot (Slovenia) * Szürkebarát (Hungary) * Tokay ## Footnote Pinot Gris is a white grape variety that can produce a range of wine styles from dry to sweet.
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What is Pinot Meunier also known as?
* Meunier * Müllerrebe (Germany) * Schwarzriesling (Baden) ## Footnote Pinot Meunier is one of the three main grape varieties used in Champagne production.
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What are the synonyms for Pinot Noir?
* Auvernat (Champagne and Baden) * Blauburgunder (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria) * Blauer Spätburgunder (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria) * Cortaillod (Switzerland) * Clevner (Switzerland) * Morillon (Burgundy) * Pinot Nero (Italy) * Spätburgunder (Germany and Austria) * Savagnin Noir (Jura) ## Footnote Pinot Noir is a highly regarded grape variety used in red wine and sparkling wine production.
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What is Riesling also known as?
* Rhine Riesling * Riesling Renano (Italy) * White Riesling (USA) ## Footnote Riesling is a white grape variety known for its aromatic qualities and high acidity.
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What is Roussanne also referred to as?
* Bergeron (Savoie) * Fromenteau (Isère) ## Footnote Roussanne is a white grape variety often used in blends, particularly in the Rhône Valley.
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What is Sacy also known as?
Tressallier (Saint-Pourçain) ## Footnote Sacy is a lesser-known white grape variety grown in the Loire Valley.
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What are the synonyms for Sangiovese?
* Brunello (Montalcino) * Morellino (Maremma) * Nielluccio (Corsica) * Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano) ## Footnote Sangiovese is a red grape variety that is the primary grape in Chianti wines.
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What is Sauvignon Blanc also known as?
* Fumé Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly) * Muskat-Silvaner (Austria and Germany) ## Footnote Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape variety known for its crisp acidity and herbaceous flavors.
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What is Sauvignonasse also referred to as in Italy?
Friulano ## Footnote Sauvignonasse was previously believed to be Sauvignon Blanc in Chile.
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What is Scheurebe also known as in Austria?
Sämling 88 ## Footnote Scheurebe is a white grape variety that is a cross between Riesling and a variety of unknown parentage.
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What is Sémillon also referred to as in France?
Blanc Doux ## Footnote Sémillon is a white grape variety known for its use in dessert wines and dry white wines.
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What is Sercial also known as?
Esgana Cão ## Footnote Sercial is a white grape variety used in the production of Madeira wine.
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What is Tannat also known as in Uruguay?
Harriague ## Footnote Tannat is a red grape variety that is known for its high tannin content.
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What are the synonyms for Tempranillo?
* Aragonez (Alentejo in Portugal) * Cencibel (La Mancha) * Tempranilla * Tinta Roriz (Douro in Portugal) * Tinto del País (Ribera del Duero) * Tinto de Toro (Toro) * Tinto Fino * Ull de Llebre (Catalunya) * Tibouren (Provence) * Rossese di Dolceacqua (Liguria) * Tinta Negra (Madeira) * Negramoll (Canary Islands) * Touriga Nacional * Bical Tinto * Mortágua Preto ## Footnote Tempranillo is a red grape variety that is the primary grape in many of Spain's most famous wines.
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What is Trebbiano Toscano also known as?
* Alfrocheiro Branco (Portugal) * Procanico (Umbria and Lazio) * Rossola (Corsica) * Tália (Portugal) * Ugni Blanc (France, Croatia, and Uruguay) ## Footnote Trebbiano Toscano is a white grape variety known for its use in a variety of wine styles.
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What are the synonyms for Trollinger?
* Black Hamburg (England) * Schiava Grossa (Italy) * Vernatsch ## Footnote Trollinger is a red grape variety primarily grown in Württemberg, Germany.
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What is Trousseau also known as in Portugal?
Bastardo ## Footnote Trousseau is a red grape variety that is used in both red and rosé wines.
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What are the synonyms for Verdicchio?
* Trebbiano di Soave * Trebbiano di Lugana * Turbiana ## Footnote Verdicchio is a white grape variety that is known for its crisp acidity and ability to age.
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What is Vermentino also known as in Piedmont?
Favorita ## Footnote Vermentino is a white grape variety that is commonly grown in Italy and France.
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What is Vernaccia di San Gimignano also known as?
Piccabon (Liguria) ## Footnote Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white grape variety that is known for its crispness and floral notes.
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What are the synonyms for Welschriesling?
* Graševina (Croatia) * Laški Rizling (Slovenia) * Olaszrizling (Hungary) * Riesling Italico (Italy) * Ryzlink Vlassky (Czech Republic) ## Footnote Welschriesling is a white grape variety that is widely grown in Central and Eastern Europe.
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What is Xarel·lo also known as?
* Cartoixà * Pansa Blanca * Premsal Blanca (Mallorca) ## Footnote Xarel·lo is a white grape variety that is one of the main components of Cava.
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What are the synonyms for Zinfandel?
* Crljenak Kaštelanski (Croatia) * Kratošija (Montenegro) * Pribidrag (Croatia) * Primitivo (Italy) * Tribidrag (Croatia - Official name) ## Footnote Zinfandel is a red grape variety known for its fruit-forward flavors and is widely grown in California.

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