Grape Varietals

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.

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.

Saorin is a rare white grape variety from Italy’s Veneto region, known for its fresh, aromatic profile with notes of citrus and stone fruit. Often used in blends, it contributes to wines such as Bianco Secco, particularly at estates like Quintarelli.

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.

Sercial is the name of a white grape grown in Portugal, especially on the island of Madeira.

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.

Sezão, historically known as Sousão, is a red grape variety native to Portugal, particularly in the Douro and Vinho Verde regions. It is valued for its deep colour, high acidity, and robust structure, often used in both Port and dry red wine production.

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. 

Also known as Sylvaner, this is a white wine grape grown primarily in Germany and the Alsace region of France.

Sousão is a red grape variety native to Portugal, particularly associated with the Douro and Vinho Verde regions. It is valued for its deep colour, high acidity, and robust structure, often used in Port blends and increasingly in varietal dry red wines.

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.

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 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 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.