Grape Varietals

Aglianico is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, predominantly in Basilicata and Campania. It is considered along with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to be one of the three greatest Italian varieties.

Albariño is a white grape grown in Galicia in north-western Spain, and in northern Portugal where the grape is known as Alvarinho. Some of the oldest living vines in the world are Albariño vines and are up to 300 years old.

Alicante Bouschet is a rare grape known as a teinturier, meaning it has red coloured flesh as well as skin. The deep colours it produces means it has historically been popular for blending with lighter red wines, however it also produces highly prized varietal wines as well.

Aligoté is a white grape that produces dry white wines and is the third-most popular variety grown in the Burgundy region of France, after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Along with blackcurrant liqueur, Aligoté wine is the traditionally the key ingredient of the Kir cocktail.

Ansonica, also referred to as Inzolia, is a white grape variety that is indigenous to Italy. It is mostly grown in Sicily - where it is often used to produce Marsala wine - as well as Tuscany and to a lesser extent, Calabria.

Antão Vaz is a white wine grape native to Portugal and one of the most prized varieties of the Alentejo region. Historically almost exclusively grown in Vidigueira, it can nowadays also be found in small cultivations around Lisbon and in the Península de Setúbal.

Areni is a thick-skinned red grape variety of ancient origin that is cultivated in the Transcaucasus where it makes full-bodied red wines, notably in Armenia and Turkey.

Arinto is a versatile grape that is commonly grown in most of Portugal’s wine regions. In Vinho Verde it goes by the alternative name of Pedernã.

Arneis is an Italian white grape variety that is most commonly associated with the Piedmont region. The historical role of the grape has been as a softening for Nebbiolo, however Arneis today is more commonly found in varietal wines. 

Assyrtiko is a white grape indigenous to Greece, specifically to the the island of Santorini in the southern Aegean sea.

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.