Grape Varietals

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.

Nebbiolo is a red wine grape variety that is mostly grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is best known for producing the highly prized red wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, which are known for their elegance, complexity and long aging potential.

Negroamaro is a red wine grape variety that is native to the Puglia region of southern Italy. It is often blended with other grape varieties such as Malvasia Nera and Primitivo to produce full-bodied, tannic wines with high alcohol content.

Nerello Mascalese is a red wine grape variety that is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. It is known for producing light to medium-bodied wines with high acidity and moderate tannins, often described as having complex and delicate flavours.

Nero d'Avola is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most widely grown grape varieties in Sicily and is known for producing full-bodied wines with high tannins and bold, fruit-forward flavours.

Norton, also known as Cynthiana, is a red wine grape variety that is native to the United States and is grown primarily in Missouri and the Midwest.

Nuragus is a white wine grape variety that is indigenous to the island of Sardinia, Italy. It is one of the oldest grape varieties in Sardinia and is traditionally used to produce light, crisp, and refreshing wines that are often consumed as an aperitif.

Pedro Ximénez is a white wine grape variety that is grown in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is most commonly used to produce a sweet, fortified wine of the same name, which is characterized by its rich, raisin flavour and thick, syrupy texture.

Pelaverga is a red wine grape variety that is grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is a minor variety, with limited plantings, but is known for producing light-bodied, spicy wines with bright acidity and a distinct, peppery character.

Petit Manseng is a white wine grape variety that is grown in the Southwest region of France, particularly in the Jurançon and Basque regions. It is known for producing sweet, high-acid wines with intense fruit flavours, and is often used in the production of dessert wines.

Petit Rouge is a red Italian wine grape variety that is believed is indigenous to the Valle d'Aosta. Somewhat obscure, the grape is not cultivated in great numbers anywhere else, and is used for both blending and occasional production of varietal wines in its native region.

Petit Verdot is a red wine grape variety that is grown in Bordeaux, France and in other wine regions around the world.

Petite Arvine is a white wine grape variety that is indigenous to the Valais region of Switzerland. It is known for producing highly aromatic wines with bright acidity and a distinctive minerality, and is often used in the production of white wine blends in its native Valais region.

Petite Sirah, also known as Durif, is a red wine grape variety that is grown in California and other wine regions around the world.

Pinot Blanc is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including Alsace, Germany, and the Burgundy region of France.

Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio, is a white wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including the Alto Adige region of Italy and the Alsace region of France.

Pinot Meunier is a red wine grape variety that is grown in the Champagne region of France, where it is used primarily in the production of sparkling wines.

Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, including Burgundy, France and the Willamette Valley in Oregon.

Pinotage is a red wine grape variety that is indigenous to South Africa.