Considered the classic grape varieties, originating in the Old World, which have the ability to make outstanding wines. Reds include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and ...

or botrytized grapes affected by noble rot (which we'll touch on later). As if that weren't enough, there are only six grape varieties (all white) that can be used to produce Tokaji: Furmint ...

Noble rot only occurs when weather conditions ... Here winemakers grow indigenous white grape varieties such as Furmint and Hárslevelű. Stephen Alvarez / Nat Geo Image Collection Of Hungary ...