Dominates in all the better Bordeaux vineyards. Also grown in northern and central Italy, Spain, Pottugal, eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia).
No wine in France is entitled to the name Burgundy unless it is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir-the noblest of red-wine grapes, along with Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dominates in the northern Rhone, where it is used exclusively for Hermitage, Cote Rotie, and other reds; could probably be successful in other parts of Europe such as Spain.
The most distinguished red grape of the Piedmont in Italy; also grown in the Valtellina district of Lombardy.
Not to b confusd with Gamay Noir (listed below), which is the grape of Beaujolais.
There are many subvarieties. The best grows in Beaujolais.
The principal red variety of Tuscany; also grown in Emilia-Romagna and Abruzzi.
Grows in northern Italy, primarily in Piedmont.
European origin uncertain, but appears related to varieties in southern Italy, such as Primitivo. Brought to California by Count Haraszthy.
The grape of Tavel Rose', most of the Cotes du Rhone, and some of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Widely planted in the Rioja of Spain.
Blended with Cabernet in the Me'doc and St. Emilion; the leading grape in Pomerol and the only one used for the great Chateau Pe'trus.
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Grows in Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne, parts of Italy, Spain, California, Oregon, Washington and eastern Europe.
Grows in the Rhine and Moselle valleys of Germany and in Alsace, Austria, Luuxembourg, and northern Italy.
Grows in the Loire Valley, particularly in Vouvray and Saumur.
Grows in Sauternes, Graves, and the Loire Valley; also northern and central Italy.
Grows in Germany, Alsace, Austria; also Italian Tyrol.
Grows in French commune of Cognac-used for Brandy.
Formerly widespread in the commune of Cognac but is now replaced there by the Ugni Blanc. Does well in the Loire Valley around Nantes as Gros Plant. Called Picpoul in the French Midi; yields light wine.
Known as Ugni blanc in France and grown in the Cognac and Armagnac regions; as Trebbiano it is widely grown in central Italy, especially Tuscany, Umbria, and Latium.
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