16th February, 2021 by Lauren Eads More often than not a grape gets its name from the place in which it was discovered, or the person who identified or crossbred it. But it’s not always so straight forward. Jancis Robinson’s Wine Grapes comprehensively explains the history and origins of the world’s grape varieties. But research on exactly how grape names came to be is less explored. The etymological origins of many grape varieties are hazy at best, and near untraceable in many cases. But there are plenty of clues to follow to help decipher the most likely accounts of how grapes got their names.