Grape Varietals

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.

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

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.

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.

Magliocco is a red wine grape variety that is primarily grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

Malagousia is a white wine grape variety that is indigenous to Greece. It was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but has since been revived and is now grown primarily in Greece, Bulgaria and other parts of the Balkans.

Malbec is a red wine grape variety that is originally from France, but is now widely grown in Argentina where it has become one of the country's signature varieties.

Malvasia is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in many countries, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

Marsanne is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Northern Rhône region of France. It is often blended with Roussanne to create a full-bodied and complex wine.

Melon de Bourgogne is a white wine grape variety that is mostly grown in the Loire Valley region of France. It is best known for producing the refreshing white wine called Muscadet.

Merlot is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in various wine regions, especially in Bordeaux, France. Considered a very versatile grape, it can produce a range of wine styles, from lighter, fruitier wines to more complex, full-bodied wines with aging potential.

Monica is a red wine grape variety that is mostly grown in the Sardinia region of Italy. It is known for producing robust and full-bodied wines, and is often used in blends to add depth and structure to the wine.

Montepulciano is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is best known for producing the hearty red wine called Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, which is known for its rich, dark fruit flavours and firm tannins.

Mourvèdre is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Southern Rhône region of France. It is known for producing full-bodied and robust wines with strong tannins and is often blended with other grape varieties to create complex and deeply flavoured wines.

Müller-Thurgau is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in Germany and other northern European countries. It is a hybrid variety created by crossing Riesling and Madeleine Royale, and is known for producing light-bodied and fruity wines with a crisp acidity.