Grape Varietals

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.

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.

Sagrantino is a red wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Umbria region of Italy, where it is used to produce highly tannic and deeply coloured wines.

Sangiovese is a red grape variety native to Italy and is the most widely-planted in the country. The grape is key to a number of blends but is particularly known for those made in Tuscany.

Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, from the Loire Valley in France to the Marlborough region in New Zealand.

Sauvignon Vert is a French white grape known for its fresh, citrusy, and grassy character. It produces light, refreshing wines with crisp acidity and subtle herbaceous notes, making it a versatile choice for both varietal wines and blends.

Schiava, also known as Trollinger in Germany, is a red wine grape variety that is mostly grown in the northern regions of Italy. The grape is believed to be of Slavic origin and has a wide range of synonyms that also include Grauvernatsch, Kleinvernatsch and Grossvernatsch.

Schioppettino is a red wine grape variety that is grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in north-eastern Italy.

Sémillon is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Bordeaux region of France and other wine-producing regions such as Australia and California.

Seyval Blanc is a hybrid grape variety that is used to make white wine. It is a cross between Seibel 5279 and Seyve-Villard 15-189 and was developed in France in the early 20th century as a way to resist disease and cold temperatures.

Shesh i Bardhë is a red grape variety that is grown in Albania. It is a traditional grape in the country and is known for producing red wines with high tannin levels and moderate acidity.

An ancestor of Cabernet, Shesh i Zi is an autochthonic grape varietal grown in Albania, taking its name for the local term for "black field." The name is derived from the Shesh Hills where it is grown just outside of Tirana. 

St. Laurent is a red wine grape variety that is a crossing of Pinot Noir and an obscure grape variety known as Schiava Grossa. It is primarily grown in Austria and the Czech Republic where it is known for producing full-bodied and aromatic red wines.

Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a red wine grape variety that originated in the Rhône region of France. It is now widely planted in many countries around the world and is especially known for producing full-bodied, tannic and sometimes spicy red wines.