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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carménère is a red wine grape variety that was originally grown in Bordeaux, France. It was widely believed to have been extinct until it was rediscovered in Chile in the 1990s.

Catarratto is a white grape variety that is widely grown in Sicily, Italy and is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world.

Cereza is a pink-skinned, white Argentine wine grape variety that takes its name from the Spanish word for "cherry." It is mostly found in Argentina with some cultivation in Chile, and it produces deeply coloured white and rosé wines that are usually intended for early consumption.

Cesanese is an ancient red wine grape that originates from and is primarily grown in the Cesanese Comune area of the Lazio region around Rome. It is also grown in several other parts of Italy, notably in Tuscany and Umbria and is mostly used in the production of still red wines with bright f

Chambourcin is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in the eastern United States, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic states. The grape is part of a rare group known as teinturier, meaning it has red flesh as well as skin, giving its wines a particularly deep colour.

Charbono is a red wine grape variety was historically grown in the Savoie region of France - where it is known as Douce Noir - but today is more widely planted in Argentina. There it is known as Bonarda and is the second most planted grape behind Malbec.

Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in many wine regions across the world, including France, California, Australia, and Chile.

Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape originating from the Loire Valley in France. It is known for its versatility in producing a range of styles from dry to sweet, and is widely grown in South Africa, where it is known for its fruity character.

Cinsaut, also known as Cinsault in some regions, is a red wine grape variety originally from the Mediterranean region. It is known for its versatility and is used in making a wide range of wine styles, from light and fruity rosés to full-bodied and tannic red wines.

Cortese is a white grape variety that is native to and predominantly grown in the south-eastern regions of Piedmont in the provinces of Alessandria and Asti. It is most famously associated with the DOCG wines of Cortese di Gavi.

Corvina is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy and is an important component of several well-known Italian red wines, including Valpolicella and Bardolino.

Croatina is a red wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Piedmont region of north-western Italy and is used to produce several red wine styles, including the robust, tannic red wines of the Colline Novaresi DOC.

Nebbiolo is a red wine grape variety that is mostly grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is best known for producing the highly prized red wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, which are known for their elegance, complexity and long aging potential.

Negroamaro is a red wine grape variety that is native to the Puglia region of southern Italy. It is often blended with other grape varieties such as Malvasia Nera and Primitivo to produce full-bodied, tannic wines with high alcohol content.

Nerello Mascalese is a red wine grape variety that is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. It is known for producing light to medium-bodied wines with high acidity and moderate tannins, often described as having complex and delicate flavours.