Terre Noir (Terh-ray no-nwarh) - One of the permitted grapes in the Rhone Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation wines.

Touriga Nacional (too-REE-gah nah-syoo-nhal) - A grape from Portugal that is an important part of the Port blend. But it is also used in red wine blends. It is concentrated in flavor,  nicely structured, floral and fruity. Nearly extinct 40 years ago, it is now also grown in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and France.

Trepat (treh-PAHT) - A Spanish grape most notable for use in the production of rosado Cava (sparkling rosé), but also blended with Garnacha and Tempranillo.

Vaccarese (vay-kar-ese) - It is one of the 13 red grape varieties allowed in the Rhone Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend, although it is rarely used due to its scarcity.  Also known as Brun Argenté.

Xinomavro (ksee-NO-ma-vro) - A Greek grape that produces powerful tannic wines that age well.

Zinfandel (ZIN-fan-dell) - Known as Primitivo in Italy, this grape is widely known for producing a robust red wine that has big fruit flavors and often is described as 'jammy.'  While this grape became popular for its semi-sweet rosé version, White Zinfandel, it is best known in producing the dry red varietal that has medium to medium-high tannin and acidity.

Zweigelt (TSVYE-gelt) - The most planted grape in Austria. Produces a light red wine similar to Grenache or Gamay.