RIVANER Another name for the Muller-Thurgau grape widely grown in Luxembourg.
RKATSITELI An ancient white-wine grape widely grown in eastern Europe, and native to the area of the Caucasus Mountains bordering Armenia and Turkey. Grown to a lesser extent in the eastern United States, particularly in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Used to make an acidic, but balanced white reminiscent of a spicy Gewurztraminer and Johannisberg Riesling blend. Pronounced "ar-kat-si-TEL-lee".
Robust See Big, Full-bodied.
RONDINELLA A red-wine grape primarily grown in the Veneto region of Italy. Blended with Corvina to create Valpolicella and Bardolina.
ROTGIPFLER A white-wine grape grown in Austria. Blended with Spatrot to make a notable zesty, intensely fruity wine.
Round Having smooth and well-developed flavors, with no rough edges.
ROUSSANNE A semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Côtes du Rhone regions of France. Occasionally used for blending with Marsanne and others to impart acidity. Also known as Bergeron in the french Savoie region.
ROUSSETTE Also known as Altesse..
RUBY CABERNET A red-wine grape cross of Carignane and Cabernet Sauvignon, bred for use in the hot San Joaquin Valley region of California, but showing promise in cooler coastal regions. Also grown to a lesser extent in South Africa, Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Used in jug wines.
RUCHE A minor grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. Used to make the aromatic Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato. Also known as the Rouchet, or Roche.
RUGNOLO GENTILE Another name for the Sangiovese Grosso grape.
RULANDER See Pinot Gris.
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SAINT-EMILION The Cognac regional name for the Ugni Blanc grape. Used to make the famous brandies of that region. See also Ugni Blanc.
SAINT-GEORGE See Agiorgitiko.
SAINT-LAURENT A minor red-wine grape grown in Austria. Used to make a deep red, fruity wine with floral aroma.
