Here are the definitions for the letter "r"

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RKATSITELI

(Pronounced "ar-kat-si-TEL-lee"). In Georgia (CIS) it has the synonym name Rkatsiteii. Widely grown in eastern Europe, this ancient vinifera reputedly originated in the Caucasus Mountains bordering Armenia and Turkey. Planted on small acreages in Australia and the Eastern U.S., mainly in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Makes noticeably acidic, balanced white wine with flavors somewhat reminiscent of an aromatic Gewürztraminer and (Johannisberg) Riesling blend.

ROBOLA

White-wine grape used to create strong, citrus flavored dry wines found mainly on the islands, (e.g Cephalonia), off the west coast of Greece. Probably known/grown in Italy as the Ribolla Gialla.

Robust

Full-bodied, powerful, heady

Robust

Full-bodied, intense.

Robust (see also Brawny)

Vigorous, full with a lot of heart, a big scaled wine.

RODITIS

(a.k.a Rhoditis). White-wine grape widely grown in central Greece. Usually blended with the Savatiano and Assyrtiko grape-wines in order to create "Retsina", the ubiquitous resinated wine associated with Greece.

ROLLE

White-wine grape mainly grown in the Provence region of France. Thought to have originated from an ancient grape imported by the first Phocean Greek settlers around 500 BC, the grape is used to create a crisp, almost pungent white wine mostly consumed in the Bellet area of the Cote d 'Azur.

ROMORANTIN

Rare variety thought to have been introduced in the 16th century and according to a recent DNA check, possibly derived from a Pinot cepage x Gouais Blanc cross, grown near Chambord in the Loire et Cher region of France and used to produce local dry, white "Cour Cheverny" wine blend.

RONDINELLA

Red wine grape mainly grown in the Veneto region of Italy and used in blends such as "Valpolicella" and "Bardolino". The main grape used for these blends is the Corvina.

RONDO

Winter hardy red wine vitis vinifera hybrid cross created at Geisenheim, Germany (1964) with pedigree of Saperavi Severnyi x St. Laurent. Has synonym name of Geisenheim 6494-5. Used to create a vinous, full-bodied, color stable wine, with good tannins and character, suitable for blend-enhancing purposes. (No other details as yet other than it is gaining popularity among growers in the United Kingdom).

Rootstock

The use of separate rootstock - essentially a clump of roots - onto which the vines are grafted was made necessary by the arrival of Phylloxera. The precious Vitis vinifera varieties, such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, quickly keel over and die in the presence of Phylloxera infestation. The American Vitis labrusca species, however, are resistant. Unfortunately Vitis labrusca does not make world-class wine. The solution - graft vinifera plants onto Phylloxera-resistant rootstock, which was originally Vitis labrusca, but today is more likely to be a labrusca-vinifera hybrid, or another vine species altogether such as Vitis berlandieri, Vitis riparia or Vitis rupestris. The vast majority of modern vineyards are planted using grafted material.

ROSSESE

Ancient grape variety found in the Liguria region of Italy. Has synonym name of Bianco di Nizza. Makes good value light red wine best drunk when newly released.

ROSSIGNOLA

Better known under its synonym name of Gropello, this variety is grown in the Lombardy and the Veneto regions of Italy. Optional ingredient in Valpolicella red wine blends along with Corvina and Rondinella.

ROSSOLA BIANCA

Has several synonym names including Rossola. Variety grown in the Lombardy region of Italy. Wine is used for a minor blending ingredient in the Valtellina DOC. No other details as yet.

ROSSOLA NERA

Variety grown in the Lombardy region of Italy. Used in minor proportions as a red blending wine with Chiavennasca in the Valtellina DOC. No other details as yet.