Grape Varietals

Aglianico is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, predominantly in Basilicata and Campania. It is considered along with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to be one of the three greatest Italian varieties.

Aidani is a white grape variety native to Greece, primarily grown in the Aegean islands, including Santorini. Known for its floral aroma, moderate acidity, and subtle fruit flavours, it is often blended with Assyrtiko to produce aromatic and balanced dry or sweet wines.

Albariño is a white grape grown in Galicia in north-western Spain, and in northern Portugal where the grape is known as Alvarinho. Some of the oldest living vines in the world are Albariño vines and are up to 300 years old.

Albillo is a white grape variety native to Spain, cultivated in regions such as Ribera del Duero and Madrid. Known for its moderate acidity and aromatic profile, it produces wines with subtle floral and stone fruit notes, often used in blends or varietal expressions.

Alicante Bouschet is a rare grape known as a teinturier, meaning it has red coloured flesh as well as skin. The deep colours it produces means it has historically been popular for blending with lighter red wines, however it also produces highly prized varietal wines as well.

Aligoté is a white grape that produces dry white wines and is the third-most popular variety grown in the Burgundy region of France, after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Along with blackcurrant liqueur, Aligoté wine is the traditionally the key ingredient of the Kir cocktail.

Ansonica, also referred to as Inzolia, is a white grape variety that is indigenous to Italy. It is mostly grown in Sicily - where it is often used to produce Marsala wine - as well as Tuscany and to a lesser extent, Calabria.

Antão Vaz is a white wine grape native to Portugal and one of the most prized varieties of the Alentejo region. Historically almost exclusively grown in Vidigueira, it can nowadays also be found in small cultivations around Lisbon and in the Península de Setúbal.

A red wine grape grown in Portugal and better known as Tempranillo.

Areni is a thick-skinned red grape variety of ancient origin that is cultivated in the Transcaucasus where it makes full-bodied red wines, notably in Armenia and Turkey.

Arinto is a versatile grape that is commonly grown in most of Portugal’s wine regions. In Vinho Verde it goes by the alternative name of Pedernã.

Arneis is an Italian white grape variety that is most commonly associated with the Piedmont region. The historical role of the grape has been as a softening for Nebbiolo, however Arneis today is more commonly found in varietal wines. 

Assyrtiko is a white grape indigenous to Greece, specifically to the the island of Santorini in the southern Aegean sea.

Bacchus is a white grape variety developed in Germany, a cross of Silvaner, Riesling, and Müller-Thurgau. It thrives in cool climates and is valued for producing aromatic wines with floral and citrus notes, often used in varietal wines and blends.

Barbera is a red grape that is native to Italy and at the turn of the century was its third most-planted grape after Sangiovese and Montepulciano.

An old variety of red wine grape from in eastern, better known by the name of Trousseau.

Beimei is a cold-hardy interspecific hybrid wine grape developed in China by crossing Muscat Hamburg with Vitis amurensis. It produces aromatic wines with pronounced rose notes and high resveratrol content, making it suitable for cultivation in China's colder regions.

Black Muscat is a dark-skinned, aromatic grape prized for its intense flavors of rose, spice, and dark fruit. Often used in dessert and fortified wines, it offers a distinctive and exotic profile that sets it apart from other varieties.

Blaufränkisch is a black-skinned wine grape grown widely in Austria and Hungary, and to a lesser extent in elsewhere in central Europe, including Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Croatia. In Austria, it is the second most popular red wine variety behind Zweigelt, which its

Bobal is a red grape variety native to Spain, mainly grown in the Utiel-Requena region. Known for its thick skins and drought resistance, it produces deeply coloured wines with fresh acidity and flavours of dark fruit. Traditionally blended, it is now also made as a varietal wine.

Bourboulenc is a white grape variety traditionally grown in southern France, especially in the Rhône and Languedoc regions. Known for its late ripening and high acidity, it contributes freshness and subtle citrus and herbal notes to blends in white and rosé wines.

Brachetto is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is known for producing sweet, fruity, and slightly sparkling wines although rare examples of its historic use in dry table wines are also produced.

Braquet is a rare red grape variety indigenous to the Bellet appellation near Nice in south-eastern France. Known for its delicate floral aromas and light colour, it is primarily used in rosé and red wines. Braquet thrives in hot, dry conditions and is susceptible to botrytis.

Brun Argenté, also known as Vaccarèse, is a rare red grape variety native to the southern Rhône Valley of France. It is permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends, contributing colour, acidity, and subtle spice, though it is rarely used as a dominant component.

Cabernet Franc is a black-skinned wine grape variety from France, however it is cultivated in the majority of wine producing nations around the world.

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous grape varieties on earth and is likewise found cultivated in countries all over it.

Carignan is a red grape variety that despite being of Spanish origin that is more commonly found in French wine. It widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe.