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.

Gaglioppo is a red wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy and is one of the most important grape varieties in the region. It is used to produce a variety of red wine styles, including still, sparkling, and fortified wines.

Gamay is a red wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Beaujolais region of France, but is also grown in other wine regions, including Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.

Garganega is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy and is one of the main components of the well-known Italian white wine Soave.

Garnacha is a widely cultivated Spanish red grape noted for its bright red fruit flavors, moderate tannins, and subtle spice. It is used in both varietal wines and blends, demonstrating its adaptability and important role in Mediterranean viticulture.

Gewürztraminer is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Alsace region of north-eastern France, but is also grown in other wine regions around the world, including Germany, Austria, and the United States.

Glera is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy and is the primary grape variety used to produce the sparkling wine Prosecco.

Graciano is a red wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Rioja region of northern Spain and is used as a blending grape in several well-known Spanish red wines, including Rioja and Navarra.

Grechetto is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in central Italy, particularly in the Umbria and Lazio regions. It is used to produce a variety of white wine styles, including still, sparkling, and sweet wines, and is known for its crisp acidity and a range of fruit flavours.

Greco is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in southern Italy, particularly in the Campania region. It is used to produce a variety of white wine styles, including still, sparkling, and sweet wines, and is known for its crisp acidity and a range of fruit flavours.

Grenache is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Southern Rhône region of France and is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in the world with plantings in Spain, Italy, California, and Australia.

Grillo is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in Sicily, Italy and is used to produce a variety of white wine styles, including still, sparkling, and sweet wines. It is known for its crisp acidity, high levels of fruitiness, and a range of floral and citrus flavours.

Grüner Veltliner is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in Austria and is one of the country's most widely planted grape varieties.