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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Rabigato

Rabigato is a Portuguese white grape, primarily grown in the Douro region. Known for its vibrant acidity and subtle notes of citrus, flowers, and minerals, it adds structure and freshness to varietal wines and blends that reflect its regional terroir.

Refosco

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.

Riesling

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

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.

Rondinella

Rondinella is an Italian red grape widely grown in the Veneto region. Known for its neutral profile, it is commonly used in blends—especially in Valpolicella and Amarone—where it adds structure and subtle fruit nuances that complement more aromatic varieties.

Rossese

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.

Roussanne

Roussanne is a white wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Rhône region of France, where it is often used in blends with Marsanne to produce white wines.

Tannat

Tannat is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to the South West France region. It is now widely grown in South America, particularly in Uruguay, where it is known for producing full-bodied and tannic red wines with high alcohol content.

Tempranillo

Tempranillo is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in the Spanish wine regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. It is considered one of the most important wine grapes in Spain and is known for producing medium-bodied red wines with firm tannins and flavours of red fruit and spices.

Teroldego

Teroldego is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to the Trentino-Alto Adige wine region of north-eastern Italy. It is known for producing full-bodied, deeply coloured red wines with high tannins and complex flavours, and is considered one of the flagship grape varieties of the region.

Tinta Amarela

Tinta Amarela is an indigenous Portuguese red grape known for imparting subtle colour, moderate tannins, and complexity to blends.

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Barroca is a Portuguese red grape cultivated in the Douro region. Renowned for its soft tannins and vibrant fruit character, it adds depth and balance to both Port and dry red blends, reflecting its traditional origins.

Tinta Cão

Tinta Cão is an ancient Portuguese red grape cultivated in the Douro region.

Tinta de Toro

Tinta de Toro is a native Spanish red grape from the Toro region, known for its deep color, robust structure, and concentrated fruit flavors. It produces full-bodied wines with firm tannins and a distinct, rustic character reflective of its terroir.

Tinta Roriz

Tinta Roriz is a Spanish red grape widely cultivated in regions like Douro and Alentejo. Known for its vibrant red fruit, firm tannins, and nuanced spice, it adds depth and complexity to both blends and varietal wines, distinguishing itself from other clones.

Tokay

Tokay is a red grape primarily linked to Hungary's famed Tokaji wines. Valued for its high acidity and layered flavors of citrus, honey, and spice, it produces age-worthy wines that capture the unique character of its native terroir.

Torrontés

Torrontés is a white wine grape variety that is grown in Argentina, where it is the country's signature white wine grape.

Touriga Francesca

Touriga Francesa is a traditional Portuguese red grape, widely grown in the Douro region. Valued for its aromatic complexity, robust tannins, and dark fruit flavors, it adds structure and depth to both Port and dry wines, reflecting its strong regional heritage.

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to Portugal and is considered one of the country's most important wine grapes.

Traminette

Traminette is a hybrid wine grape variety that was developed in the United States.

Trebbiano

Trebbiano is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in Italy and is one of the country's most planted grape varieties. It is also grown in France, where it is known as Ugni Blanc, and is used in the production of brandy and fortified wines.

Trollinger

Trollinger, also known as Schiava in Italy, is a red grape primarily grown in Germany’s Württemberg region and northern Italy. It produces light, refreshing wines with fresh red fruit flavours and soft tannins, making it a popular choice for easy-drinking, versatile blends.

Trosseau

Trousseau, also known as Bastardo in Portugal, is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to the Jura region of France. It is known for producing deeply coloured, tannic and full-bodied red wines with flavours of dark fruit, and is one of the region's traditional grape varieties.

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.

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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