Top 100 Grapes List

The most-produced wine grapes worldwide, by land area.

  • #1
    Red

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Full-bodied red grape with black fruit flavors and savory undertones.

  • #2
    Red

    Tempranillo

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish red grape known for flavors of plum, tobacco, and leather.

  • #3
    Red

    Merlot

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Medium to full-bodied red grape with black cherry and herbal notes.

  • #4
    White

    Airén

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape known for light, dry, and mildly flavored wines.

  • #5
    White

    Chardonnay

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Full-bodied white grape known for its buttery, oaky, and citrus flavors.

  • #6
    Red

    Syrah

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Dark-skinned red grape producing bold, spicy, and full-bodied wines.

  • #7
    Red

    Grenache

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish red grape with spicy, berry flavors and soft tannins.

  • #8
    White

    Trebbiano

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape producing light, crisp wines with floral notes.

  • #9
    White

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Crisp white grape known for its grassy, green fruit, and citrus flavors.

  • #10
    Red

    Pinot Noir

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Thin-skinned red grape producing light-bodied wines with red fruit flavors.

  • #11
    Red

    Sangiovese

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape producing wines with cherry, leather, and earthy flavors.

  • #12
    Red

    Bobal

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: High-acid Spanish red grape with intense cherry and raspberry flavors.

  • #13
    Red

    Malbec

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French red grape also known as Malbec, with black fruit, pepper, and violet notes.

  • #14
    Red

    Cabernet Franc

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Medium-bodied red grape with red fruit, bell pepper, and herbal flavors.

  • #15
    White

    Pinot Gris

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Mutated Pinot Noir grape producing white wines with fresh fruit and spice flavors.

  • #16
    Red

    Mazuelo

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish red grape, also known as Carignan, offering high acidity and tannin.

  • #17
    White

    Riesling

    Country of Origin: Germany

    Description: German white grape offering high-acidity wines with apple, stone fruit, and mineral flavors.

  • #18
    White

    Macabeo

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape producing light, slightly acidic wines with floral notes.

  • #19
    White

    Cayetana Blanca

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape known for light, neutral, and slightly floral wines.

  • #20
    Red

    Alicante Henri Bouschet

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French red grape, known for deep color and fruit-forward flavor.

  • #21
    Red

    Monastrell

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish red grape producing rich, full-bodied wines with black fruit and spice flavors.

  • #22
    Red

    Montepulciano

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape producing full-bodied wines with dark fruit and spice flavors.

  • #23
    Red

    Tribidrag

    Country of Origin: Croatia

    Description: Ancient red grape, also known as Zinfandel, known for its bold, fruity characteristics.

  • #24
    White

    Chenin Blanc

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French white grape producing wines from dry to sweet, with high acidity and honeyed flavors.

  • #25
    White

    Colombard

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French white grape producing light, refreshing wines with high acidity.

  • #26
    White

    Cereza

    Country of Origin: Argentina

    Description: Argentine white grape producing light, neutral wines.

  • #27
    White

    Catarratto Bianco

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Sicilian white grape known for producing full-bodied wines with citrus notes.

  • #28
    White

    Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

    Country of Origin: Greece

    Description: French white grape used in dessert wines, offering floral and grapey flavors.

  • #29
    White

    Muscat of Alexandria

    Country of Origin: Greece

    Description: Ancient white grape known for sweet wines with floral and tropical fruit flavors.

  • #30
    Red

    Gamay Noir

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French red grape known for light-bodied, red fruit-driven wines.

  • #31
    White

    Palomino Fino

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape used for making Sherry, with nutty, rich flavors.

  • #32
    White

    Prosecco

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape used for sparkling wines, with apple, pear, and floral flavors.

  • #33
    Red

    Douce Noire

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: A French red grape, also known as Bonarda, offering fruity, fresh wines.

  • #34
    White

    Trebbiano Romagnolo

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape producing light, neutral wines with high acidity.

  • #35
    Red

    Cinsaut

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Red grape known for producing light, fruity wines with strawberry notes.

  • #36
    White

    Verdejo

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape known for its aromatic, fresh, and slightly bitter wines.

  • #37
    White

    Sémillon

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French white grape producing full-bodied wines with honeyed, nutty flavors.

  • #38
    Red

    Barbera

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape producing wines with high acidity, low tannins, and red fruit flavors.

  • #39
    White

    Müller-Thurgau

    Country of Origin: Germany

    Description: German white grape producing off-dry wines with floral and fruit flavors.

  • #40
    White

    Viognier

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French white grape producing full-bodied wines with floral and stone fruit flavors.

  • #41
    White

    Grüner Veltliner

    Country of Origin: Austria

    Description: Austrian white grape known for its peppery, green fruit flavors.

  • #42
    Red

    Criolla Grande

    Country of Origin: Argentina

    Description: Argentine red grape known for producing light, fruity wines.

  • #43
    White

    Pedro Giménez

    Country of Origin: Argentina

    Description: Argentine white grape producing sweet wines with honey and dried fruit flavors.

  • #44
    Red

    Pinot Meunier

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Red grape used in Champagne production, adding fruitiness and floral notes.

  • #45
    Red

    Nero d'Avola

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Sicilian red grape producing full-bodied wines with dark fruit and spice flavors.

  • #46
    Red

    Touriga Franca

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese red grape contributing to the blend of Port wines.

  • #47
    Red

    Castelão

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Versatile Portuguese red grape known for its rich, fruity flavor.

  • #48
    White

    Fernão Pires

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese white grape offering wines with floral, citrus, and sometimes tropical notes.

  • #49
    Red

    Isabella

    Country of Origin: United States

    Description: American hybrid grape known for its strong, musky flavors.

  • #50
    Red

    Touriga Nacional

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese red grape known for its dark fruit flavors and strong tannins.

  • #51
    Red

    Blaufränkisch

    Country of Origin: Austria

    Description: Austrian red grape offering wines with dark fruit and peppery flavors.

  • #52
    White

    Vermentino

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape producing light-bodied wines with citrus and green apple flavors.

  • #53
    Red

    Negroamaro

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Southern Italian red grape known for its dark berry, earthy flavors.

  • #54
    Red

    Carmenère

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: Chilean red grape known for its red fruit, spice, and herbaceous flavors.

  • #55
    Red

    Mencía

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish red grape producing wines with floral, red fruit, and mineral flavors.

  • #56
    Red

    Trincadeira

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese red grape known for its black fruit flavors and high tannins.

  • #57
    Red

    Listán Prieto

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Canary Island red grape known for producing light, fruity wines.

  • #58
    White

    Pinot Blanc

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French white grape producing light, crisp wines with apple and floral notes.

  • #59
    Red

    Aglianico

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Southern Italian red grape producing rich, full-bodied wines with tannic structure.

  • #60
    White

    Melon

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French white grape, known as Melon de Bourgogne, used for Muscadet wines.

  • #61
    White

    Malvasia Bianca di Candia

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape known for sweet wines with apricot and honey flavors.

  • #62
    White

    Graševina

    Country of Origin: Croatia

    Description: Croatian white grape producing wines with apple, pear, and floral notes.

  • #63
    White

    Gewürztraminer

    Country of Origin: Germany

    Description: Aromatic white grape offering wines with lychee, rose, and spice flavors.

  • #64
    White

    Pedro Ximénez

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape used for sweet Sherry with intense fig and molasses flavors.

  • #65
    White

    Torrontés Riojano

    Country of Origin: Argentina

    Description: Argentine white grape producing aromatic wines with floral and peach flavors.

  • #66
    White

    Garganega

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape used in Soave wines, with almond, citrus, and herbal flavors.

  • #67
    White

    Xarello

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape used in Cava production, known for its rich, apple and pear flavors.

  • #68
    White

    Alvarinho

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese white grape producing high-acidity wines with citrus and peach flavors.

  • #69
    White

    Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (G)

    Country of Origin: Greece

    Description: A golden variant of Muscat producing sweet, floral wines.

  • #70
    Red

    Zweigelt

    Country of Origin: Austria

    Description: Austrian red grape offering wines with cherry, spice, and sometimes smokey notes.

  • #71
    Red

    Nebbiolo

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape known for its high tannin, acidity, and complex flavor profile.

  • #72
    Red

    Dornfelder

    Country of Origin: Germany

    Description: German red grape producing wines with dark fruit and gentle spice flavors.

  • #73
    Red

    Petit Verdot

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French red grape adding depth and color in Bordeaux blends.

  • #74
    Red

    Concord

    Country of Origin: United States

    Description: American grape variety known for its sweet, grape jelly-like flavor.

  • #75
    White

    Garnacha Blanca

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape producing full-bodied wines with green fruit and herb flavors.

  • #76
    White

    Grillo

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Sicilian white grape known for its citrus, peach, and sometimes spicy flavors.

  • #77
    White

    Parellada

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape used in Cava production, known for its light, floral, and slightly citrusy wines.

  • #78
    Red

    Pinotage

    Country of Origin: South Africa

    Description: South African red grape offering bold, smoky, and dark fruit flavors.

  • #79
    White

    Síria

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese white grape producing light, fresh wines with floral and citrus flavors.

  • #80
    Red

    Baga

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese red grape known for high acidity and tannin, often aged for a long time.

  • #81
    Red

    Corvina Veronese

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape used in Amarone and Valpolicella blends.

  • #82
    Red

    Lambrusco Salamino

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape known for sparkling wines with berry and floral notes.

  • #83
    Red

    Bonarda Piemontese

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape producing light-bodied, fruity wines.

  • #84
    White

    Silvaner

    Country of Origin: Austria

    Description: German white grape producing dry, full-bodied wines with apple and herbal notes.

  • #85
    Red

    Lambrusco Maestri

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian red grape used to make semi-sparkling wines with plum and cherry notes.

  • #86
    Red

    Blauer Portugieser

    Country of Origin: Austria

    Description: Austrian red grape producing light-bodied, fruity wines.

  • #87
    Red

    Tinto Velasco

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish red grape offering wine with cherry, licorice, and leather notes.

  • #88
    White

    Arinto de Bucelas

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese white grape known for high acidity wines with lemon and apple flavors.

  • #89
    Red

    Caladoc

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French red grape producing fruity wines with cherry and blackberry flavors.

  • #90
    Red

    Ruby Cabernet

    Country of Origin: United States

    Description: Californian red grape known for producing rich wines with dark fruit and green pepper notes.

  • #91
    Red

    Tannat

    Country of Origin: France

    Description: French red grape known for its bold flavor, high tannin, and dark color.

  • #92
    White

    Chelva

    Country of Origin: Spain

    Description: Spanish white grape offering wines with light, fresh, and slightly herbal flavors.

  • #93
    Red

    Tinta Barroca

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese red grape contributing to Port wine blends.

  • #94
    White

    Bianca

    Country of Origin: Hungary

    Description: Hungarian white grape producing wines with citrus, apple, and floral notes.

  • #95
    Red

    Rubired

    Country of Origin: United States

    Description: American hybrid red grape used primarily for blending and color.

  • #96
    White

    Inzolia

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Sicilian white grape known for its nutty, citrus, and floral flavor.

  • #97
    White

    Loureiro

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese white grape known for aromatic, high-acidity wines with floral and citrus flavors.

  • #98
    White

    Verdicchio Bianco

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Italian white grape producing wines with citrus, almond, and mineral flavors.

  • #99
    Red

    Marufo

    Country of Origin: Portugal

    Description: Portuguese red grape known for its light-bodied wines with red fruit flavors.

  • #100
    Red

    Gaglioppo

    Country of Origin: Italy

    Description: Southern Italian red grape producing wines with earthy, red fruit flavors.