Grape Varietals

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.

Carignan Blanc is a rare white mutation of the red Carignan grape, primarily grown in southern France and parts of Spain. It produces fresh, medium-bodied wines with bright acidity and flavours of citrus, green apple, and herbs, often used in blends or varietal bottlings.

Cariñena Blanca, also known as Carignan Blanc, is a rare white grape variety from Spain, believed to be a colour mutation of red Cariñena. Grown in limited quantities, it produces fresh wines with good acidity and citrus notes, often used in blends in north-eastern Spain and southern France.

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.

Castelão is a red grape variety widely grown in southern Portugal, particularly in the Setúbal Peninsula. It produces structured wines with red fruit flavours and firm tannins, often blended or aged to enhance complexity and longevity.

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

Cesanese di Affile is a red grape variety native to Lazio, Italy, and considered the finest clone of the broader Cesanese family. Grown primarily in the hills near Affile, it produces aromatic, medium-bodied wines with red fruit notes, spice, and moderate tannins.

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.

A white grape grown primarily in the Provence, Rhône and Languedoc regions of France.