Kadarka is a red grape with an uncertain origin. It is most likely a native Balkan variety that spread during Ottoman rule. Due to its finicky nature, it has slightly declined in popularity, but it is still an important red variety, especially in Hungary.
Kadarka is a late-ripening grape that mainly produces fruity and elegant red wines. It is versatile and terroir-driven, so the wines can often vary in character, but they usually have light to medium body, bright acidity, and low tannins. The aroma is typically fruity, often with hints of spice and sometimes with subtle floral notes.
Red Prince is an apple variety that was discovered in Weert, a town in the Netherlands as a hybrid between Jonathan and Golden Delicious. The apples are deep red in color and quite large. The texture of the flesh is crisp and juicy, while the flavors are sweet, especially after aging in cellars for a few months after the harvest, when it develops both tangy and sweet flavors.
Available in fall through late winter, Red Prince apples are very versatile – they can be eaten fresh, cooked, baked, or transformed into juices. The apples are also often added to soups, sauced, and salads.
Tsolikouri is a native white grape widely planted in western Georgia. This versatile, late-ripening variety is used in the production of dry white wines and semi-sweet dessert styles from the Tvishi appellation. It also shows some potential to produce good sparkling wines.
The grape is used in varietals and blends. It is often blended with Tetra and Tsitska. The wines produced from Tsolikouri will have a fruity and floral character, medium to full body, and bright acidity. It usually has aromas reminiscent of yellow fruit, such as pear and quince, along with some citrus nuances.
Juliet is an apple variety originating from France. The apples are medium in size, with a smooth and shiny red skin and a yellow-green or green background. The texture of the flesh is juicy and crisp, while the flavors have a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
It's recommended to eat the apples fresh, cook them, bake them, or transform them into juice. Juliet apples were released to the market in the 1990s, and they are available in the fall and winter months. Due to their long shelf life, these apples are shipped from France to North America, the Middle East and Asia throughout the year.
Figue de Solliés is a whole, fresh fig of the Bourjassote Noire variety, with a uniquely balanced flavor of acidity and sweetness, grown in the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, department of Var. The figs are violet with black veins and their texture is dense and firm.
On the inside of the fruit, the flesh is glossy and juicy with a dark red colour and numerous beige grains. Although the figs are shaped like a crushed teardrop, there is nothing to cry about, on the contrary, they smell beautiful, with a scent of red fruits such as watermelon, honeydew melon and strawberries.
Originally found in the Andes, this hardy, exotic fruit has been grown on the island of Madeira for centuries thanks to the island's exceptionally favorable weather conditions. The Anona da Madeira, a fruit resembling an artichoke, is a fine and tender fruit with a white, sweet pulp, and its velvety texture and unique flavor resembles that of bananas, pineapples, and strawberries.
This odd-looking fruit is wildly popular among the local population and tourists alike.
Pomme du Limousin is a fresh apple from the Golden delicious variety with a well-balanced flavor of acidity and sweetness, grown in the Limousin region in France. The apples are pale green to yellow in color and have a firm, crispy, juicy, non-floury, white colored flesh.
All of the apples are harvested by hand and have exceptionally long shelf life. They are also praised for the high-standard transportation methods - the apples are transported in water in order to avoid any bruising of the fruit. These golden apples are best with foie gras, blood sausage and game meat or in desserts such as pies and crépes.
Inzolia is an Italian grape variety mainly associated with Sicily, though small amounts are also found in Tuscany (Ansonica Bianca). The grape was best known for its use in Marsala wine, but it is now often blended with the local Catarratto, and it can also produce good quality varietals.
The wines produced from Inzolia are straw-colored, floral, and usually have a distinct nutty character. The aroma is typically reminiscent of mimosa, apricots, peaches, and citrus fruit. The wines are soft and round, with low to medium acidity and a subtle mineral finish.
Vermentino is a white grape variety predominantly grown in several Mediterranean wine regions, especially in Northern Italy and Sardinia. It is particularly known for producing crisp, aromatic white wines. Vermentino wines are known for their vibrant acidity and crispness.
They often exhibit aromatic notes of citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, pear, and stone fruits. Floral notes and hints of Mediterranean herbs are also common. The wines typically have a mineral character, sometimes with a saline quality reflecting the coastal vineyards where they are often grown.
VARIATIONS OF Vermentino
Tannat is a French red-skinned grape primarily associated with south-western France and the Madiran appellation, though it is suggested that it could have Basque origin. This grape typically produces big, bold, and richly-colored tannic red wines with good acidity and excellent aging potential.
Because of those rich tannins—which is why it probably got its name—Tannat is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Fer to soften its natural astringency. The wines are usually harsh in their youth, but modern techniques are often oriented towards supple expressions that can be enjoyed young, though all benefit from age.
VARIATIONS OF Tannat
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