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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.

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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.

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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.

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White Grape Varietal

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.

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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.

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Red Grape Varietal

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.

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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.

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Sagrantino

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.

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Red Grape Varietal

Sangiovese

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.

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Sauvignon Blanc

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.

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Sauvignon Vert

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.

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Schiava

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.

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Red Grape Varietal

Schioppettino

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

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Sémillon

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.

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White Grape Varietal

Seyval Blanc

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.

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Red Grape Varietal

Shesh i Bardhë

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.

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Red Grape Varietal

Shesh i Zi

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. 

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Shiraz

Shiraz (also known as Syrah) is a red wine grape noted for its bold, spicy flavours and dark fruit character. Thriving in warm climates, it yields rich, full-bodied wines with hints of pepper and plum. Widely grown globally, it adapts well to various winemaking styles.

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Silvaner

Silvaner is a white grape variety grown primarily in Germany and Alsace. Valued for its subtle flavors and balanced acidity, it produces crisp wines with delicate notes of green apple, herbs, and earth, often reflecting the unique character of its terroir.

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Spätburgunder

Spätburgunder is a distinguished German red grape noted for its delicate structure, red berry flavors, and earthy complexity. Thriving in cooler climates, it produces wines with refined elegance and a unique expression of German terroir.

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Red Grape Varietal

St. Laurent

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.

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Red Grape Varietal

Syrah

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.

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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.

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Red Grape Varietal

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.

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Red Grape Varietal

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.

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Tinta Amarela

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

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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.

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Tinta Cão

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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White Grape Varietal

Torrontés

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

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