Grape Varietals

Macabeo, also known as Viura in Spain, is a white wine grape predominantly grown in the Rioja and Penedés regions. It produces wines known for their crisp acidity, floral aromas, and citrus notes.

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.

A red grape native to the Iberian peninsula, also known as Jaen in Portugal.

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.

Molinara is a red grape variety traditionally used in blends for wines from Italy’s Veneto region, including Valpolicella and Amarone. Valued for its acidity and light color, it complements darker, fuller-bodied grapes such as Corvina and Rondinella.

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.

Moscato Rosa del Trentino is a red-berried Muscat variety cultivated in northern Italy’s Trentino region. Known for its intense aromatics and natural sweetness, it is typically used to produce fragrant, lightly sparkling or still dessert wines in limited quantities.

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.

Muscadelle is a white wine grape variety that is famously grown in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for its delicate floral and honey aromas, and is often blended with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc to produce sweet dessert wines such as Sauternes and Barsac.

Muscadine is a type of grape that is native to the south-eastern United States and is widely grown in the southern states. It is used to make a variety of wine styles including sweet and fortified wines, and is prized for its high sugar and disease resistance.

Muscat is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown throughout the world, with a long history of cultivation dating back to ancient times.

Muscat à Petits Grains Roses is a pink-berried mutation of Muscat à Petits Grains, part of the ancient Muscat family. Grown in limited quantities, it is valued for producing aromatic wines with floral, citrus, and spice notes, typically in sweet or sparkling styles.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is an ancient and highly aromatic white grape variety grown in many regions worldwide. It is known for producing wines with pronounced floral and citrus notes, and is used in a range of styles, including dry, sweet, and sparkling wines.

Muscat Ottonel is a white grape variety in the Muscat family, developed in France in the 19th century. Grown mainly in Alsace and Central Europe, it produces aromatic wines with floral and grape-like notes, typically in dry or off-dry styles with moderate acidity.

Refosco is a red wine grape variety that is grown in several wine regions around the world, including the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy and the Collio region of Slovenia.

Rufete is a red grape variety native to western Spain, particularly in the Sierra de Salamanca and Arribes regions. Known for its light colour, fresh acidity, and aromatic profile, it is used to produce elegant red and rosé wines, often from old vines on granite soils.

Ribolla Gialla is a white grape variety native to north-eastern Italy, particularly Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It produces fresh, high-acid wines with floral and citrus notes. Traditionally made as a light white, it is also used in skin-contact and orange wine styles.

Riesling is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including Germany, Alsace and the Columbia Valley of Washington.

Rkatsiteli is a white wine grape variety that is native to the country of Georgia and is also grown in several other wine regions around the world.

Rossese is a red wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Liguria region of Italy, where it has a long history of use in the production of local wines.