There are more than 10,000 varieties of grapes grown globally, but only a small minority makes its way to home kitchens. Many varieties are used exclusively for the production of wine, others are used ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picking up a bunch of grapes from the supermarket might not sound all that complicated when you're ...

People interbred domesticated vines with wild fruit. This is an Inside Science story. Many of the varieties of grapes used in today's wines are hundreds of years old. Genetic analysis shows that ...

As Italy’s vineyards grapple with summers that are longer and hotter, erratic weather and dwindling water, winemakers are being forced to rethink one of the oldest assumptions in their craft: terroir, ...

From antioxidants to flavor profiles, here’s how each type of grape stacks up. All grape colors have similar nutrient profiles, offering fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and antioxidants—though purple ...

As much as I love to hone in and study individual grape varieties, some of the world's most popular wines are actually blends ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With support from a $7 million grant that was received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a team comprised of 32 people from ...

Two glasses of champagne presented on a table in a green area. - barmalini/Shutterstock You're probably aware that champagne can only be called champagne if it comes from the French region of the same ...

When we think of growing grapes, we might recall the expansive vineyards growing in California wine country or a backyard grape vine somewhere on the mainland. Gerry had his first viticulture ...