These websites provide a great resource for learning about grape varietals.
1. Vines.org Grape Information
The Vines.org database has extensive information on grape characteristics. The database contains the following information: Grape color, tannin level, acidity, alcohol, body, aroma, major growing regions, and top wines made from each varietal. You can search by grape color, name, country of origin, or by grape flavor relationship.
2. The Super Gigantic Y2k Wine Grape Glossary
Anthony Hawkins’ “Gigantic Wine Grape Glossary” is a massive (660 kbs) glossary of wine grapes. There is information about European and American grape varieties. He also provides links to more thorough, academic resources.
The European Vitis Database provides technical information about grape vine genetics.
Peter F May’s website is a fantastic resource for more obscure wines. His website is dedicated to wines produced in obscure places in the world, places where you would normally not expect wine to come from (Muslim countries, Asia, etc…).
