Grape Varietals

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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