You’ve heard it through the grapevine (and it’s true!)- We have the freshest, highest-quality wine grapes for your wine-making needs.

Our long-standing relationships with growers and vineyards in California, Italy, South Africa and Chile provide you with fresh grapes for every winemaking season.

What’s more, our state-of-the-art cold storage facility assures that all your wine grapes are maintained at proper temperatures at all times.

Whether you’re a seasoned winemaker or just getting started, Corrado’s offers a variety of premium grapes and equipment to help you craft a great bottle of wine.

Choosing Your Grapes

Before purchasing grapes, consider the type of wine you want to make, your flavor preferences, and winemaking style. We offer a wide variety of premium grapes to suit an array of palettes and experience levels.

Corrado’s Speciality Red Grapes

Alicante: Fresh and fruit-forward, its red flesh and robust color makes it useful for blending with other red wines.

Barbera: Classic Italian grapes offering juicy and earthy flavors, Barbera wines are known for their ability to pair well with food.

Black Malvasia: Dark-skinned members of Malvasia grapes, an aromatic variety that can be used for dry, sparkling, or sweet wines.

Black Muscat: A hearty, sweet grape that can be used to create dessert wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon: Bold reds with strong tannins and flavors of dark fruits.

Grenache: Light- to medium-bodied reds featuring fruity and herbal notes.

Merlot: Fruity and dry, Merlot grapes are used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines.

Petite Sirah: A bold structure, offering dark fruit flavors and medium bright acidity.

Pinot Noir: Delicate reds with soft tannins and flavors of cherry and earth.

Syrah: Rich, powerful, full-bodied grapes that pair well with darker meats and spices.

Teroldego: Produces deeply-pigmented red wines with an intensely fruity character, typically needs little aging.

Zinfandel: Known for producing fruity, full-bodied wines with spice notes.

Corrado’s Speciality White Grapes

Chardonnay: A versatile white grape that can be made into crisp, fruity wines or rich, oaked styles.

Muscat: Intensely aromatic grapes featuring musky, fruity, and honeyed flavors.

Pinot Grigio: Versatile, crisp, and fruity white grapes.

Riesling: A highly aromatic grape ideal for sweet or dry white wines.

Sauvignon Blanc: Green-skinned grapes that produce dry, crisp, and refreshing wines.

Thompson Seedless: Also known as Sultana grapes, these white seedless grapes are often used to increase volume due to their neutral flavor profile.

White Malvasia: Versatile white grapes that pair well with light dishes, such as gently-flavored white meats and fishes.

Corrado’s also offers freshly-squeezed and filtered juices from California for those looking to save on equipment!

Don’t see the grape variety that you’re looking for? Contact us today or visit our store to see our full selection.

The Best Time to Purchase Wine Grapes

Grapes for winemaking are typically available during harvest season, which can vary depending on your region and the variety you’re looking for. Harvest times can range from late summer to early fall. Plan ahead, as grapes sell quickly during peak season, especially high-quality ones!

Determining Quantity

A general rule of thumb is that it takes approximately 10-12 pounds of grapes to make a gallon of wine. Depending on the size of your batch, calculate how many pounds you’ll need. Always buy a bit extra to account for waste or any unexpected issues during processing.

Corrado’s is a one-stop shop for all of your wine-making needs. We offer the following tools and equipment:

> Cleaning products

> Preservatives

> Wood chips for barrel flavor

> Corks and caps

> Wax

> Corking machines

> A variety of filters

> Presses

> Storage

> And more!