Cab Sauv

Merlot

Tempranillo

Chardonnay

Airén

Syrah

Grenache

Trebbiano

Sauv Blanc

Pinot Noir

Alicante Bouschet

Pinot Gris

Sangiovese

Malbec

Macabeo

Riesling

Rkatsiteli

Cab Franc

Mourvèdre

Prosecco

Cayetana Blanca

Catarratto Bianco

Montepulciano

Chenin Bl

Zinfandel

Muscat Alex

Greece's most important red grape, the star of Nemea in the Peloponnese. It produces versatile wines ranging from soft rosés to rich, age-worthy reds with cherry and spice.

One of southern Italy's noblest red grapes, producing powerful, tannic wines that rival Nebbiolo in structure and aging potential. The star of Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture in Campania and Basilicata.

A Spanish white grape native to Extremadura. It produces fresh, aromatic wines and is increasingly valued as winemakers explore Spain's indigenous grape heritage.

A Portuguese red grape from the Dão region, producing aromatic, medium-bodied wines with floral and berry notes. It is one of the recommended varieties for Dão DOC reds.

A deeply pigmented red grape bred in France in 1866, one of few teinturier varieties with red flesh. Widely planted in southern France, Portugal, and Spain, it produces dark, full-bodied wines.

Burgundy's 'other' white grape, long overshadowed by Chardonnay but increasingly respected for its bright acidity and mineral character. Traditionally the base of Kir when mixed with crème de cassis.

A prized white grape from northwest Iberia, producing aromatic wines with peach, citrus, and mineral character. Known as Albariño in Spain's Rías Baixas, it has become one of Iberia's most fashionable whites.

An Italian red grape from Emilia-Romagna prized for its intense color, widely used as a blending grape to add depth. Increasingly planted in South America and Australia as a varietal.

One of Portugal's finest white grapes, prized for its bracing acidity and citrus character. It produces age-worthy wines and is essential in white blends across Portugal.

An Argentine white grape used primarily for basic wine production. It is one of several lesser-known white varieties found in the vineyards of Mendoza and San Juan.

A French teinturier crossing from the Bouschet family, once widely planted in southern France for its intense color. Plantings have declined but it remains present in Languedoc blends.

Santorini's iconic white grape, producing intensely mineral, high-acid wines from ancient ungrafted vines on volcanic soil. It has become Greece's most internationally acclaimed variety.

A white grape related to Pinot Blanc, grown mainly in Alsace, Luxembourg, and Germany. It produces soft, rounded wines with subtle fruit and is often blended with Pinot Blanc.

A Portuguese white grape from the Minho region, a key variety in Vinho Verde. It produces crisp, high-acid wines with citrus and green apple character.

A Romanian native red grape producing light, fruity wines. One of Romania's most widely planted indigenous varieties, particularly in the Moldovan wine region.

A German crossing of Silvaner, Riesling, and Müller-Thurgau, producing aromatic wines with tropical fruit notes. Popular in England's growing wine industry as well as in Germany.

Portugal's tannic, late-ripening red grape from Bairrada. It produces powerful, age-worthy wines that can be austere in youth but develop complex earthy and dark fruit character.

Piedmont's most-planted red grape, known for high acidity, deep color, and flavors of dark cherry and plum. It produces vibrant, food-friendly wines, particularly in Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba.

A Spanish white grape primarily grown in Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha. Used mainly for bulk wine and brandy production.

A Hungarian hybrid grape bred for disease resistance, widely used for bulk wine and brandy production. It is notably resistant to fungal diseases, making it popular in organic farming.

A light red grape popular in Austria, Germany, and Hungary, despite having no connection to Portugal. It produces soft, easy-drinking wines often consumed as everyday table reds.

Central Europe's premier red grape, producing deeply colored wines with spice, dark fruit, and firm tannins. Known by different names across Austria, Hungary, and Germany, it thrives around Lake Neusiedl.

A Turkish red grape from eastern Anatolia, producing deeply colored, tannic wines. Its name means 'throat burner,' reflecting its powerful, astringent character.

A Piedmontese red grape (distinct from Argentina's Bonarda/Douce Noire), used mainly in blends in the Oltrepò Pavese and Emilia-Romagna. It contributes color and softness to wines.

A hybrid grape (Ives) widely planted in southern Brazil for everyday wines and grape juice. It is a staple of Brazilian viticulture, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul.

A 1958 French crossing of Grenache and Malbec, bred for color intensity and heat tolerance. Planted in southern France and Portugal, it adds deep color and structure to blends.

A Bordeaux native thought extinct until rediscovered in Chile in 1994, where it had been misidentified as Merlot. Chile's signature red produces wines with green pepper, spice, and dark fruit character.

Portugal's most widely planted red grape south of the Tagus river, producing soft, fruity wines. Found throughout the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, and Tejo.

Sicily's most-planted white grape, producing crisp, citrusy wines. Once primarily used for bulk blending and Marsala, it has gained recognition as a quality varietal.

A pink-skinned Argentine grape primarily used for basic table wine and grape juice production. Despite its large plantings in Mendoza and San Juan, it is rarely seen as a varietal wine.

Switzerland's most important white grape, also found in Alsace and Savoie. It produces delicate, terroir-driven wines that are prized for their transparency to site.

A Spanish white grape grown mainly in Extremadura and central Spain. Used primarily for bulk wine production and as a table grape.

A Tuscan red grape whose name means 'little cherry,' reflecting its bright cherry fruit character. It produces soft, approachable wines and is a parent of Sangiovese.

A heat-loving red grape from southern France, valued for producing soft, fruity wines and rosés. It is a parent of Pinotage (crossed with Pinot Noir) and an important blending grape in the southern Rhône and North Africa.

A southern French white grape producing light, aromatic wines in the Rhône and Languedoc. It is the sole grape of Clairette de Die (sparkling) and a component of Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc.

An Abruzzese white grape producing fresh, citrusy wines. Long overlooked, it is gaining attention as part of Italy's indigenous grape revival in central Italy.

A French white grape traditionally used in Cognac and Armagnac production. Also widely planted in California and South Africa, where it produces crisp, aromatic wines with good acidity.

America's iconic native grape (Vitis labrusca), known for its distinctive 'grapey' flavor. Widely used for grape juice, jelly, and sweet wines, particularly in New York and Washington state.

A Piedmontese white grape best known as the grape of Gavi. It produces crisp, mineral wines with citrus and almond notes that pair beautifully with Ligurian seafood.

The principal grape of Valpolicella and Amarone in the Veneto. Particularly suited to the appassimento drying process that concentrates sugars for Amarone's rich, raisiny character.

A French-American hybrid grape widely planted in South America, particularly Brazil. It produces deeply colored wines and is valued for its disease resistance.

One of Argentina's original colonial-era grapes, descended from vines brought by Spanish missionaries. Once dominant for bulk pink wine production, its plantings have declined sharply as quality varieties expand.

A Hungarian aromatic crossing of Irsai Olivér and Gewürztraminer. It produces perfumed, Muscat-like wines and has become one of Hungary's most popular white varieties.

Bulgaria's most important native white grape, producing soft, aromatic wines. Named after the Egyptian city of Damietta, it reflects ancient trade routes between the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

A Piedmontese red grape producing soft, fruity wines with almond-tinged bitterness, meant for everyday drinking. The name means 'little sweet one,' referring to the grape's low acidity.

A Portuguese white grape from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes regions. It contributes freshness and floral notes to white blends.

A German red crossing bred in 1955, now Germany's second most-planted red grape after Pinot Noir. It produces deeply colored, fruit-forward wines that are approachable young.

A red grape widely planted in Argentina under the name Bonarda, where it is the second most-planted red variety. It produces soft, fruity wines with flavors of plum and cherry.

A French crossing of Syrah and Peloursin that found its greatest success in Australia and California. Under the name Petite Sirah, it produces inky, tannic wines with bold blueberry and pepper character.

An ancient Campanian white grape experiencing a modern revival. It produces crisp, citrusy wines with mineral notes, grown on the volcanic soils near Naples.

A red grape from southwest France, particularly Marcillac where it is called Mansois. It produces rustic, deeply colored wines with iron-like minerality — 'fer' means iron.

Portugal's most-planted white grape, producing aromatic, citrusy wines, especially in the Tejo and Bairrada regions. It is versatile but best consumed young to preserve its freshness.

A Romanian white grape producing light, aromatic wines with delicate floral and apple notes. It is one of Romania's most important native varieties, found across the country's wine regions.

Romania's finest native red grape, producing deeply colored, structured wines with dark fruit and spice. It is experiencing a renaissance as Romanian winemakers focus on indigenous varieties.

A Romanian crossing of Fetească Albă and Grasă de Cotnari, producing aromatic, slightly spicy white wines. It is one of Romania's most widely planted white varieties.

A Campanian white grape producing structured, complex wines with hazelnut, pear, and honey notes. The star of Fiano di Avellino, it is one of southern Italy's noblest whites.

A seedless table grape primarily grown for fresh consumption. While mostly a table variety, significant plantings in Chile and other warm regions contribute to the global grape statistics.

Hungary's most important white grape, the primary variety in Tokaji Aszú, one of the world's great sweet wines. It is also increasingly made in a dry style, showing intense mineral and citrus character.

The dominant red grape of Calabria in southern Italy, the backbone of Cirò rosso. It produces wines with moderate color but good structure and aging potential.

The grape of Beaujolais, producing light, fruity red wines with bright cherry and floral aromas, often made using carbonic maceration. Also grown in the Loire Valley and Switzerland.

The principal grape of Soave in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. It produces elegant, almond-scented white wines that range from crisp and simple to rich and complex.

The white mutation of Grenache, grown in Spain and southern France, producing full-bodied wines with stone fruit and floral notes. It is increasingly valued for its rich texture and ability to complement blends.

An intensely aromatic grape producing wines with rose petal, lychee, and spice aromas. Most associated with Alsace, it also thrives in northern Italy, Germany, and cooler New World regions.

A Spanish white grape from Galicia and Bierzo, producing rich, textured wines with stone fruit and mineral character. It has emerged as one of Spain's most exciting white varieties.

A Spanish red grape from Rioja, prized as a blending component for its deep color, firm tannins, and aromatic complexity. Though low-yielding, it adds structure and longevity to Rioja reservas.

The most-planted white grape in Croatia and widely grown across Central and Eastern Europe. It produces fresh, aromatic wines with apple and floral notes.

An Umbrian white grape, the key variety in Orvieto Classico. It produces fresh wines with citrus and almond notes and has gained recognition as a quality varietal.

A Campanian white grape producing structured, mineral wines with citrus and almond notes. The star of Greco di Tufo, it is one of southern Italy's most distinguished white varieties.

A Sicilian white grape experiencing a renaissance, producing fresh, citrusy wines with almond and herbal notes. Once used primarily for Marsala, it is now a leading Sicilian varietal.

A Loire Valley red grape primarily used for rosé production, particularly in Rosé d'Anjou. It produces light, fruity wines with fresh berry character.

A white grape from southwest France, producing both dry and sweet wines with intense acidity and tropical fruit notes. Essential in Jurançon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.

Austria's signature white grape, producing wines ranging from light and peppery to rich and age-worthy. Its characteristic white pepper note and versatility with food have earned it international recognition.

Hungary's second grape of Tokaj after Furmint, contributing floral aromas and honeyed richness to Aszú wines. Its name means 'linden leaf,' referencing its leaf shape.

A Sicilian white grape producing light, nutty wines with citrus and almond notes. Historically used in Marsala production, it is now a key component of modern Sicilian white blends.

A Hungarian aromatic crossing producing intensely perfumed, Muscat-like wines. It is popular for early-drinking wines and as a parent grape of other Hungarian crossings.

A hardy hybrid grape (Vitis labrusca × vinifera) widely planted in Brazil and Eastern Europe. It produces fruity wines with a distinctive 'foxy' aroma and is important in Brazilian wine culture.

A French-American hybrid grape widely planted in Brazil and parts of southern France. It produces deeply colored wines and is valued for its vigor and disease resistance.

A Spanish red grape from Arribes del Duero on the Portuguese border. It produces structured, aromatic wines and is being rediscovered as a quality indigenous variety.

A Balkan red grape, central to Hungary's famous Bikavér (Bull's Blood) blend from Eger. It produces light, aromatic wines with sour cherry character.

An Armenian white grape producing aromatic, full-bodied wines. It is one of Armenia's most important native varieties, thriving in the Ararat Valley.

A German crossing of Trollinger and Riesling, producing aromatic wines with Riesling-like acidity and Muscat-like perfume. Popular in Germany and northern Italy's Alto Adige.

A Cretan red grape often blended with Mandilaria. It contributes softness, fruit, and aromatic complexity to wines from Greece's largest island.

The most elegant of the Lambrusco family, producing pale, delicately sparkling rosé-style wines. Grown around Sorbara in Emilia-Romagna, it is prized for its floral aromatics.

A Lambrusco sub-variety from the hills of Castelvetro in Emilia-Romagna. It produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines of the Lambrusco family.

One of the many Lambrusco sub-varieties from Emilia-Romagna, known for producing deeply colored sparkling reds. It contributes body and color to the region's famous frizzante wines.

A Lambrusco sub-variety named for its salami-shaped grape clusters, grown in Emilia-Romagna. It produces fruity, aromatic sparkling red wines in the characteristic Lambrusco style.

An ancient Cretan red grape, one of Greece's oldest varieties. It produces aromatic, medium-bodied wines with dried fruit and herbal notes, often vinified as a sweet wine.

A Spanish white grape from the Huelva province of Andalucía. Used primarily for local wine production and related to the broader Listán family.

The most-planted red grape of the Canary Islands, producing fresh, volcanic-terroir wines. Unrelated to Listán Prieto (País/Mission), it is gaining attention as Canary Island wines rise in prestige.

One of the first European grapes planted in the Americas by Spanish colonists. Known as País in Chile and Mission in California, it was once the most-planted grape in the New World.

A fragrant Portuguese white grape, one of the key varieties of Vinho Verde. It produces aromatic wines with floral and citrus notes, named for the laurel ('loureiro') tree.

A Calabrian red grape producing structured, tannic wines with dark fruit character. It is being rediscovered as part of Italy's indigenous grape renaissance.

A broad family of aromatic grapes found across the Mediterranean. The name encompasses dozens of genetically distinct varieties producing wines from dry to sweet.

A member of the large Malvasia family, grown across central Italy for both still wines and blending. It produces soft, aromatic wines often used in Frascati and other Lazio whites.

A Tuscan member of the Malvasia family, used in Vin Santo production. It contributes aromatic complexity to blends across central Italy.

An aromatic member of the Malvasia family from Emilia-Romagna. It produces perfumed, floral wines, often vinified as a frizzante in the Colli di Parma.

A Portuguese white grape grown in the Douro, Dão, and Madeira regions. It produces aromatic wines with good acidity and is an important component of white Port and Madeira.

The signature white grape of Istria (Croatia and Slovenia), producing rich, textured wines with stone fruit and mineral notes. It is unrelated to most other Malvasia varieties.

A Tuscan red grape historically blended into Chianti, named for its violet ('mammola') aroma. Once nearly extinct, it is being revived by quality-focused producers.

A white Rhône grape producing rich, waxy wines with almond, peach, and marzipan notes. Often blended with Roussanne, it is also grown in Australia's Victoria.

Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape associated with Bordeaux and Loire Valley. It produces elegant, complex wines with flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, and spice. Cabernet Franc is a parent grape of Cabernet Sauvignon and used as a blending grape. It ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, suitable for cooler climates.

Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular red wine grape known for producing full-bodied, rich wines with flavors of black currant, blackberry, and cedar. It is particularly associated with Bordeaux, California, and Australia. The grapes have a thick skin, which provides high tannins and a long aging potential.

Grenache is a red wine grape that is widely grown in Spain, France, and Australia. It produces wines with flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and black pepper. It is valued for its ability to produce medium to full-bodied wines with soft tannins and high alcohol content. Grenache is also used to produce rosé wines.

Malbec, also known as Côt, is a red wine grape primarily grown in the Cahors region of southwestern France and in Argentina. It produces inky, deep-colored wines with flavors of plum, black cherry, and chocolate. It is valued for its ability to produce full-bodied and tannic wines with good aging potential.

Merlot is a red wine grape known for producing medium to full-bodied wines with flavors of black cherry, plum, and chocolate. It is widely cultivated throughout the world and is particularly associated with Bordeaux and California. Merlot is often used as a blending grape. It is valued for its soft, velvety texture and low tannins.

Mourvèdre, also known as Monastrell, is a red wine grape primarily grown in Spain and France. It produces rich, full-bodied wines with flavors of black fruit, chocolate, and leather. Monastrell is often blended with other grape varieties. It is valued for its ability to produce deeply colored wines with high tannins and good aging potential.

Pinot Noir is most commonly associated with Burgundy, France. The grape prefers cooler climates and is known for its thin skin, susceptibility to disease, and sensitivity to weather conditions. The wine is typically light to medium-bodied, with a pale color and high acidity. It is sometimes used to produce rosé wine, sparkling wine, and fortified wine.

Sangiovese is a red wine grape primarily grown in central Italy. It produces medium to full-bodied wines with flavors of cherry, strawberry, and earth. Sangiovese is the primary grape used in Chianti and is often blended with other grape varieties. It is valued for its high acidity and ability to age well.

Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a red wine grape known for producing full-bodied wines with flavors of black fruit, pepper, and smoked meat. It is widely cultivated throughout the world and is particularly associated with France, Australia, and California. It is valued for its ability to produce wines with high tannins and good aging potential.

Tempranillo is a red wine grape primarily grown in Spain, where it is used to produce some of the country's most famous wines, including Rioja and Ribera del Duero. It produces medium to full-bodied wines with flavors of red fruit, leather, and tobacco. It is valued for its ability to produce wines with good acidity, moderate tannins, and good aging potential.

Airén is a white wine grape primarily grown in Spain, where it is used to produce light, dry wines. It is widely cultivated throughout the country and is valued for its ability to thrive in hot, dry climates. Airén is often blended with other grape varieties but is also bottled as a single varietal wine.

Cayetana Blanca is a white wine grape primarily grown in Spain, where it is used to produce light, crisp wines with flavors of citrus and green apple. It is often blended with other grape varieties but is also bottled as a single varietal wine.

Chardonnay is a white wine grape known for producing a wide range of styles, from light and crisp to full-bodied and oaky. It is widely cultivated throughout the world and is particularly associated with Burgundy and California. Chardonnay is often bottled as a single varietal wine but is also used in blends.

Chenin Blanc is a white wine known for its high acidity and versatile flavor profile. It can range from dry to sweet and has notes of honey, apple, and citrus. The wine is grown primarily in the Loire Valley of France, but is also produced in South Africa and California. Chenin Blanc pairs well with a variety of foods including seafood, poultry, and spicy dishes.

Macabeo, also known as Viura, is a white wine grape primarily grown in Spain, where it is used to produce light, dry wines with flavors of lemon and green apple. Macabeo is often blended with other grape varieties but is also bottled as a single varietal wine.

Riesling is a white wine grape primarily grown in Germany, where it is used to produce a wide range of styles, from dry to sweet. It is also grown in other cool-climate regions around the world, including Austria, France, and the United States. Riesling is often bottled as a single varietal wine but is also used in blends.

Rkatsiteli is a white wine grape primarily grown in Georgia, where it is used to produce light, crisp wines with flavors of green apple and citrus. It is often blended with other grape varieties but is also bottled as a single varietal wine.

Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape known for producing light, crisp wines with flavors of green apple, grapefruit, and grass. It is widely cultivated throughout the world and is particularly associated with the Loire Valley and New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc is often bottled as a single varietal wine but is also used in blends.

Trebbiano, also known as Ugni Blanc, is a white wine grape primarily grown in Italy and France, where it is used to produce light, dry wines with flavors of lemon and herbs. Trebbiano is often blended with other grape varieties but is also bottled as a single varietal wine.

Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio, is a white wine grape known for producing light, crisp wines with flavors of citrus and pear. It is widely cultivated throughout the world and is particularly associated with Italy and Oregon. Pinot Gris is often bottled as a single varietal wine but can also used in blends. Sometimes it is classified as a 'grey' grape variety, given its origin as a mutation of Pinot Noir.

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