Underdog Grape · United States

American Vitis

The most important grapevines on earth are American — and almost nobody drinks them. The story of the native roots that rescued European wine from extinction, the Texan who saved Bordeaux, and the homegrown underdogs still hiding on our own shelves.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
United States
Where to buy
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The region

United States

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