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Grape Varietals

Search a comprehensive selection of wine grape varieties at Wine Auctioneer. From classic noble grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to rare regional gems, discover the origins, characteristics, and flavours that define the world’s finest wines.

 
 
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Baga

Baga is a Portuguese red grape predominantly grown in the Bairrada region. Known for its firm tannins, high acidity, and earthy character, it produces structured wines with red fruit and mineral nuances that express its unique terroir.

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Barbera

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.

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Black Muscat

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.

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Blaufränkisch

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

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Red Grape Varietal

Brachetto

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.

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Palomino

Palomino is a white grape grown mainly in Spain, best known for its role in sherry production in Jerez. It typically exhibits a neutral flavour profile with high acidity, making it ideal for oxidative aging and creating distinctive fortified wines.

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Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez is a white wine grape variety that is grown in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is most commonly used to produce a sweet, fortified wine of the same name, which is characterized by its rich, raisin flavour and thick, syrupy texture.

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Red Grape Varietal

Pelaverga

Pelaverga is a red wine grape variety that is grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is a minor variety, with limited plantings, but is known for producing light-bodied, spicy wines with bright acidity and a distinct, peppery character.

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Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng is a white wine grape variety that is grown in the Southwest region of France, particularly in the Jurançon and Basque regions. It is known for producing sweet, high-acid wines with intense fruit flavours, and is often used in the production of dessert wines.

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Petit Rouge

Petit Rouge is a red Italian wine grape variety that is believed is indigenous to the Valle d'Aosta. Somewhat obscure, the grape is not cultivated in great numbers anywhere else, and is used for both blending and occasional production of varietal wines in its native region.

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Red Grape Varietal

Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot is a red wine grape variety that is grown in Bordeaux, France and in other wine regions around the world.

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Petite Arvine

Petite Arvine is a white wine grape variety that is indigenous to the Valais region of Switzerland. It is known for producing highly aromatic wines with bright acidity and a distinctive minerality, and is often used in the production of white wine blends in its native Valais region.

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Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah, also known as Durif, is a red wine grape variety that is grown in California and other wine regions around the world.

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Pinot Auxerrois

Pinot Auxerrois is a white grape closely related to Pinot Gris. Known for its mild, fresh flavour and moderate acidity, it produces lighter, approachable wines. Often enjoyed both as a varietal and in blends, it offers a subtle alternative to more robust white varieties.

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Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including Alsace, Germany, and the Burgundy region of France.

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Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is an Italian white grape known for producing light, crisp wines with citrus and green apple notes. Its refreshing profile and subtle floral hints make it a popular choice for easy-drinking, versatile white wines that reflect the grape's Italian heritage.

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Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio, is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including the Alto Adige region of Italy and the Alsace region of France.

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Red Grape Varietal

Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier is a red wine grape variety that is grown in the Champagne region of France, where it is used primarily in the production of sparkling wines.

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Red Grape Varietal

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including Burgundy, France and the Willamette Valley in Oregon.

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Red Grape Varietal

Pinotage

Pinotage is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to South Africa.

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Primitivo

Primitivo is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to Italy and is widely grown in the southern regions of Puglia and Calabria. In the United States it is known as Zinfandel where it is considered one of the signature wine grapes of California.

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Pugnitello

Pugnitello is an Italian red wine grape known for its role in regional blends. It contributes moderate tannins and spicy red fruit notes, adding complexity and character that reflect the local terroir and traditional winemaking practices.

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Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a signature American red grape renowned for its bold blackberry, plum, and spice flavors. Primarily grown in California, it produces versatile wines—from robust, tannic expressions to lighter, fruit-forward styles—that are distinct from Italian Primitivo.

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Zweigelt

Zweigelt is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to Austria and is widely grown in the country's wine regions, particularly in the Niederösterreich and Burgenland regions. It is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St.

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