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Grape Varieties A–Z

583 grape names, with full guides to the 29 grapes you meet most often. Search by name or other name, or filter by colour and country.

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The main grapes

A

  • AbbuotoA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Aboto, Cecubo.
  • AbourionA red-wine grape grown in France, the USA and Australia. Also called Burgundy, Black Cluster.
  • AgiorgitikoA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • AglianicoA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Agliatica, Ellenico, Ellanico.
  • AidaniA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • AirenA white-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • AlbalongaA white-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • AlbanaA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • AlbariñoA white-wine grape grown in France, Spain and Portugal. Also called Alvarinho.
  • AlbarolaA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Calcatella, Temosci.
  • AlbilloA white-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • AleaticoA red-wine grape grown in Italy, the USA and Australia.
  • Alexandrian MoschatoA wine grape.
  • AlfrocheiroA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Alicante → see Grenache
  • Alicante BouschetA red-wine grape grown in France, Spain, Portugal, the USA and Australia. Also called Garnacha Tintorera, Alicante".
  • Alicante GanzinA red-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • AligotéA white-wine grape grown in France and the USA.
  • AltesseA white-wine grape grown in France, Hungary and Cyprus.
  • AmigneA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • AmorgianoA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • AncellottaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Aragonez → see Tempranillo
  • AramonA wine grape grown in France.
  • ArboisA white-wine grape grown in France. Also called Menu Pineau, Petit Pineau.
  • ArintoA white-wine grape grown in Portugal. Also called Pedernã.
  • ArneisA white-wine grape grown in Italy and France.
  • ArrufiacA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • ArvineA white-wine grape. Also called Petite Arvine.
  • Asprinio BiancoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Asprino, Olivese, Ragusana.
  • AssyrtikoA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • AthiriA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Aubaine → see Chardonnay
  • AubinA wine grape grown in France.
  • AubunA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • Auxerrois → see Malbec
  • Auxerrois BlancA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • AzalA grape with red and white forms grown in Portugal.

B

  • Babeasca NeagraA red-wine grape grown in Romania.
  • BacchusA white-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • BagaA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • BarbarossaA red-wine grape grown in France and Italy. Also called Barbaroux, Malaga Rose, Grec Rouge.
  • BarberaA red-wine grape grown in Italy and the USA.
  • BaroqueA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • BatikiA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Beaunois → see Chardonnay
  • BelloneA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • BernardeA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland. Also called Prie Blanc.
  • BiancameA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Morbidella.
  • BiancolellaA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • BianconeA white-wine grape grown in Italy and Australia. Also called White Grenache.
  • BicalA white-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Black RieslingA red-wine grape.
  • Black St. Peter → see Zinfandel / Primitivo
  • Blanc de ValdigneA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Blanc Fumé → see Sauvignon Blanc
  • BlauburgerA wine grape grown in Austria.
  • Blauburgunder → see Pinot Noir
  • Blauer PortugieserA red-wine grape. Also called Portugieser.
  • BlaufränkischA red-wine grape grown in Germany, Austria and Hungary.
  • BobalA red-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • Bombino BiancoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.
  • Bombino NeroA red-wine grape.
  • BonamicoA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Canaiolo Romano.
  • Bonarda → see Croatina
  • Bonarda (piemontese)A red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Bonarda NovareseA red-wine grape.
  • BondolaA red-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • BonvedroA wine grape grown in Italy and Australia. Also called False Carignan.
  • Bonvino Nero → see Cesanese
  • BordoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • BoscoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Madea, Vermentino.
  • Bouchet → see Cabernet Franc
  • BouchyA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • BourboulencA white-wine grape grown in France and Australia. Also called Malvoisie, Blanquette.
  • Bourguignon Noir → see Gamay
  • BouvierA white-wine grape grown in Austria, Hungary and France.
  • Bovale PiccoloA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • BrachettoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • BraquetA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • Breton → see Cabernet Franc
  • Brunello → see Sangiovese
  • BurgerA white-wine grape grown in the USA. Also called Monbadon.
  • BuzzettoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Lumassina, Mataosso.

C

  • Cabernet Franc Main grapeThe lighter, more fragrant Cabernet: a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and the star red of the middle Loire.
  • Cabernet Frank → see Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet GrosA wine grape grown in France.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Main grapeThe world's most planted red-wine grape: small, thick-skinned berries that make deep, firm, long-lived wines.
  • Cabernet SevernyiA red-wine grape grown in Russia, the USA and Canada.
  • CalabreseA red-wine grape.
  • CalletA red-wine grape.
  • Canaiolo (nero)A red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Caccione.
  • Cannonau → see Grenache
  • Cape RieslingA white-wine grape grown in France, Australia and South Africa. Also called Paarl Riesling, White Riesling.
  • CarignanA red-wine grape grown in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the USA and Australia. Also called Carinena, Mazuelo, Gragnano.
  • CarignaneA wine grape.
  • CarinaA table or drying grape grown in Australia.
  • CarinenaA wine grape.
  • CarmenèreA red-wine grape grown in France, Spain, Portugal, Chile and Italy.
  • CarminaA red-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • CarmineA red-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • CarnelianA red-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • CarricanteA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Nocera Bianca.
  • Castelão FrancêsA red-wine grape grown in Portugal. Also called Periquita.
  • Catarrato BiancoA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Cencibel → see Tempranillo
  • CeniceroA red-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • CenturionA red-wine grape.
  • CercealA white-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • CesaneseA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Bonvino Nero.
  • CésarA red-wine grape grown in France. Also called Romain, Bourgogne Irancy.
  • CharbonoA red-wine grape grown in France, Italy and the USA.
  • Chardonnay Main grapeA neutral-tasting grape that takes on the character of place and winemaker, from lean Chablis to rich, oaky New World styles.
  • CharmontA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland. Also called Pully 1-33.
  • ChasanA wine grape grown in France.
  • ChasselasA white-wine grape grown in France, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and the USA. Also called Perlan, Chasselas Dore, Golden Chasselas.
  • Chauché GrisA white-wine grape grown in France and the USA.
  • Chenin Blanc Main grapeA high-acid Loire grape that can make bone-dry, sparkling or richly sweet wine, and is South Africa's most planted variety.
  • Chiavennasca → see Nebbiolo
  • CiliegioloA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Velletri Rosso.
  • CinsautA red-wine grape grown in France, Italy, Lebanon, Australia and South Africa. Also called Cinsault, Picardan, Ottavianello.
  • Clairette:A white-wine grape grown in France, Spain and Australia. Also called Clairette de Die.
  • Coda di VolpeA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • ColombardA white-wine grape grown in France, the USA and South Africa. Also called French Colombard, Bordeaux Blanc.
  • ColorinoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • ComettaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • CompleterA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland. Also called Lafnetscha.
  • ComtessaA white-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • Cordisco → see Montepulciano
  • CornalinA red-wine grape grown in Switzerland and France. Also called Rouge du Pays.
  • CorteseA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Corvina Main grapeThe main grape of Valpolicella and Amarone: light in colour, bright in acid, and well suited to drying.
  • Corvina Veronese → see Corvina
  • CorvinoneA wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Côt → see Malbec
  • CounoiseA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • CourbuA red-wine grape grown in France. Also called Madiran.
  • Courtiller MusqueA wine grape.
  • Criolla ChicaA white-wine grape grown in Chile. Also called Criolla Grande.
  • Criolla Grande → see Criolla Chica
  • Crljenak Kaštelanski → see Zinfandel / Primitivo
  • CroatinaA wine grape grown in Italy.
  • CrouchenA white-wine grape grown in France, Australia and South Africa. Also called Cruchen.
  • Cruina → see Corvina
  • Cserszegi FuszeresA white-wine grape.

D

  • Dalniewostoznyd RamningA wine grape.
  • DebinaA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • DeckrotA red-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • DimiatA white-wine grape grown in Bulgaria.
  • DinkaA white-wine grape grown in Hungary.
  • DiolinoirA red-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • DolcettoA red-wine grape grown in France, Italy and the USA. Also called Charbono.
  • Doña BlancoA white-wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal. Also called Doña Branca.
  • DoradilloA red-wine grape grown in Spain, Portugal and Australia.
  • DornfelderA red-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • DunkelfelderA red-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • DurasA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • DurelloA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Durella, Rabiosa.
  • DurifA wine grape grown in France, the USA and Australia. Also called Duriff.
  • DurizeA red-wine grape grown in Switzerland. Also called Rouge de Fully.

E

  • Early Burgundy → see Abourion
  • EhrenfelserA white-wine grape grown in Germany and Canada.
  • ElblingA white-wine grape grown in Germany. Also called Weisser Silvaner.
  • Emerald RieslingA white-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • ErbaluceA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • ErmitageA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • EspadeiroA red-wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal.
  • EzerjóA white-wine grape grown in Hungary.

F

  • FaberA wine grape grown in Germany. Also called Faberrebe.
  • FalanghinaA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • FavoritoA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Feinburgunder → see Chardonnay
  • FendantA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland. Also called Valais districts of Switzerland.
  • FerA red-wine grape grown in France and Argentina. Also called Fer Servadou, Brocol, Braucol.
  • Fernão PiresA white-wine grape grown in Portugal. Also called Maria Gomes.
  • FeteascaA grape with red and white forms grown in Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. Also called Fetiaska.
  • Fetiaska → see Feteasca
  • FianoA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • FiéA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • FindlingA wine grape.
  • FogoneuA red-wine grape.
  • Folle BlancheA white-wine grape grown in France. Also called Piquepoul.
  • ForasteraA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Uva dell'Isola.
  • FortanaA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Brugnola, Uva d'Oro.
  • FrancavillaA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • FreisaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • FreisamerA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland. Also called Freiburger.
  • FrühburgunderA wine grape.
  • Frühroter VeltlinerA white-wine grape grown in Austria. Also called Malvasier.
  • Fumé Blanc → see Sauvignon Blanc
  • FuminA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • FurmintA white-wine grape grown in Austria, Hungary and Slovenia.

G

  • GaglioppoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • GamaretA red-wine grape grown in Switzerland and France.
  • Gamay Main grapeThe juicy, light red grape of Beaujolais, best drunk young and slightly chilled.
  • Gamay BeaujolaisA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • Gamay de Bouze → see Teinturier
  • Gamay Noir → see Gamay
  • Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc → see Gamay
  • GamzaA red-wine grape grown in Hungary and Bulgaria.
  • GarganegaA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Garnacha → see Grenache
  • Garnacha Tintorera → see Alicante Bouschet
  • Gewürztraminer Main grapeThe most perfumed white grape: lychee and rose petal in the glass, with pinkish skins and fairly low acidity.
  • GiròA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Gliata, Zirone.
  • GodelloA white-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • Golden ChasselasA table or drying grape grown in France, Switzerland and the USA.
  • GoldmuskatellerA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Moscato Giallo.
  • GoldrieslingA white-wine grape grown in Germany and Austria.
  • Gouais (blanc)A white-wine grape grown in France, Switzerland and Australia. Also called Gwäss, Gwaess.
  • GracianoA red-wine grape grown in France, Spain and the USA. Also called Xeres, Morrastel.
  • GragnanoA wine grape.
  • Grande VidureA wine grape.
  • Grasa de CotnariA white-wine grape grown in Romania.
  • Grauburgunder → see Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
  • Grauer BurgunderA white-wine grape grown in Germany and Austria.
  • Greco Bianco → see Greco Nero
  • Greco NeroA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Grenache Main grapeA sun-loving, high-sugar red grape behind Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Spanish Garnacha, rosé and fortified reds.
  • Grenache GrisA white-wine grape grown in France, Spain and the USA. Also called Garnacha Rosa, Grey Grenache.
  • Grey RieslingA wine grape. Also called Chauché Gris.
  • GrignolinoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • GrilloA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Marsala" dry.
  • GrolleauA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • GropelloA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Groslot → see Grolleau
  • Grüner VeltlinerA white-wine grape grown in Austria.
  • GutedelA wine grape grown in Germany. Also called Weisser Gutedel.
  • GwässA white-wine grape grown in France, Switzerland and Australia. Also called Gwaess.

H

  • Hamburg MoschatoA wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Heida (païen)A white-wine grape grown in Switzerland and France.
  • Hermitage → see Syrah / Shiraz
  • HimbertscaA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • HumagneA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • Humagne RougeA red-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • Hunter River Riesling → see Sémillon
  • HuxelrebeA white-wine grape grown in Germany.

I

  • ImpignoA white-wine grape grown in Italy and Argentina. Also called Nessun.
  • InzoliaA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Ansonica.
  • Irsai OlivérA white-wine grape.
  • Italian RieslingA white-wine grape grown in Italy, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Romania. Also called Riesling Italico, Laski Rizling.

J

  • JacquèreA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • JaenA red-wine grape grown in Spain, Portugal and Australia. Also called Doradillo, Blanquette.
  • JuhfarkA white-wine grape grown in Hungary.
  • JurançonA red-wine grape grown in France. Also called Folle Noire on the Cote d'Azur.

K

  • KadarkaA red-wine grape grown in Hungary and Bulgaria. Also called Blaufränkisch.
  • KernerA white-wine grape grown in Italy and Germany.
  • Kleinberger RieslingA white-wine grape grown in Germany and the USA.
  • KlevnerA wine grape grown in France. Also called Clevner.
  • KnipperleA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • KolorA red-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • KotsifaliA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • KrassatoA red-wine grape grown in Greece.

L

  • LagorthiA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • LagreinA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • LambruscoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Laski RizlingA wine grape grown in Slovenia.
  • LeánykaA white-wine grape grown in Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.
  • LefkasA red-wine grape grown in Cyprus.
  • LembergerA wine grape.
  • Len de L'elA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • LiatikoA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • LimbergerA red-wine grape grown in the USA. Also called Lemberger.
  • LimnioA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • ListanA red-wine grape grown in France, Spain, Australia and South Africa. Also called Palomino.
  • LoureiroA white-wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal.

M

  • MacabeoA white-wine grape grown in France and Spain. Also called Maccabeo, Viura.
  • MaceratinoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Aribona, Uva Stretta.
  • Madeleine AngevineA white-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • Madeleine SylvanerA wine grape.
  • MalagonsiaA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Malbec Main grapeOnce the "black wine" of Cahors, now Argentina's signature red: deep purple, plush and plummy.
  • MalvasiaA grape with red and white forms grown in Italy and Portugal.
  • Malvoisie → see Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
  • MammoloA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Fegeri.
  • MandelariaA red-wine grape grown in Greece. Also called Amorgiano.
  • ManduriaA wine grape grown in the USA.
  • MansengA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • Manto NegroA red-wine grape.
  • Maréchal FochA wine grape.
  • Maria GomesA white-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • MarsanneA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland, Australia and France. Also called Ermitage.
  • MarzeminoA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Bassanino, Uva Tedesca.
  • Mataro → see Mourvèdre
  • MauzacA white-wine grape grown in France and Australia. Also called Blanquette.
  • MavroA red-wine grape grown in Greece and Cyprus.
  • MavrodaphneA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • MazueloA red-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • Médoc Noir → see Merlot
  • Melon → see Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne)
  • Melon de Bourgogne → see Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne)
  • MencíaA red-wine grape grown in Spain. Also called Negra, Loureiro Tinto.
  • Merlot Main grapeBordeaux's most planted grape: rounder and softer than Cabernet Sauvignon, and the heart of Pomerol and St-Émilion.
  • Merlot BlancA white-wine grape.
  • Merlot Noir → see Merlot
  • MerwalA white-wine grape grown in Lebanon.
  • Mesenicola (black)A red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Meunier → see Pinot Meunier
  • Michele PallieriA red-wine grape grown in Chile. Also called Pallieri.
  • MichurinetzA red-wine grape grown in the USA and Canada.
  • Millers BurgundyA red-wine grape grown in France, Germany and Australia. Also called Schwarzriesling, Black Riesling.
  • MilloccioA red-wine grape.
  • MissionA table or drying grape grown in Spain, the USA, Chile and Italy.
  • MoletteA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • MolinaraA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Monastrell → see Mourvèdre
  • Monbadon → see Burger
  • MondeuseA white-wine grape grown in France, Italy, the USA and Australia. Also called Mondeuse Noir, Roussette de Savoie, Petite Sirah.
  • MonemvasiaA white-wine grape grown in Greece and Portugal.
  • MonicaA red-wine grape grown in the USA and Italy.
  • Montepulciano Main grapeAbruzzo's deep-coloured red grape, giving soft, fruity, good-value wines — not to be confused with the Tuscan town.
  • Montepulciano (d'abruzzo) → see Montepulciano
  • MontilsA white-wine grape grown in France and Australia.
  • Morellino → see Sangiovese
  • Morillon → see Chardonnay
  • MoristelA red-wine grape grown in Spain. Also called Juan Ibáñez.
  • MoscadellettoA wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Moscatel → see Muscat
  • Moscatel de AlejandriaA wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal.
  • Moscato → see Muscat
  • Moscato di Canelli → see Muscat Blanc
  • MoscophileroA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • MoslerA wine grape.
  • MostosaA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Pagadebito, Pagadebit.
  • Mourisco PretoA red-wine grape grown in Australia.
  • Mourvèdre Main grapeA dark, late-ripening Mediterranean grape: meaty and tannic, the core of Bandol and the "M" in GSM blends.
  • Müller-thurgauA white-wine grape grown in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and the USA. Also called Rivaner.
  • MüllerebeA wine grape grown in France.
  • Müllerrebe → see Pinot Meunier
  • Muscadel → see Muscat
  • MuscadelleA white-wine grape grown in France, the USA and Australia. Also called Muscadelle de Bordelais, Liqueur Tokay of Australia.
  • Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne) Main grapeMuscadet is the wine, Melon de Bourgogne the grape: a light, crisp, bone-dry white from near the Loire estuary.
  • Muscadet de BourgogneA white-wine grape grown in France and the USA. Also called Melon de Bourgogne.
  • MuscadineA wine grape.
  • MuscardinA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • Muscat Main grapeA family of over 200 grapes sharing one trait: wine that smells strongly of fresh grapes.
  • Muscat BlancA white-wine grape grown in France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Australia and South Africa. Also called Muskateller, Brown Muscat, Frontignac.
  • Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains → see Muscat
  • Muscat Frontignan → see Muscat Blanc
  • Muscat HamburgA grape with red and white forms grown in Greece and China. Also called Black Hamburg, Dynasty.
  • Muscat Of AlexandriaA wine grape grown in Spain, Portugal, the USA, Australia and South Africa. Also called Muscat Gordo Blanco, Lexia, Hanepoot.
  • Muscat OttonelA white-wine grape.
  • Muskat KrymskiiA wine grape.
  • Muskat-Silvaner → see Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muskateller → see Muscat

N

  • Napa GamayA wine grape grown in France and the USA.
  • Nasco (bianco)A white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Nebbiolo Main grapePale in colour but fierce in tannin and acid: the noble grape of Barolo and Barbaresco.
  • NegoskaA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • NegraraA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • NegretteA red-wine grape grown in France and the USA. Also called Pinot St.
  • NegroamaroA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • NerelloA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Nero d'AvolaA red-wine grape. Also called Calabrese.
  • NeuburgerA wine grape grown in Austria.
  • NiedderaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Nielluccio → see Sangiovese
  • NoblessaA white-wine grape.
  • NoblingA white-wine grape grown in Germany and Switzerland.
  • Noirien → see Pinot Noir
  • NosiolaA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Durello, Rabiosa, Cagnina.
  • NuragusA wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Abbondosa, Axina.

O

  • ObaidehA white-wine grape grown in Lebanon.
  • OlivellaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • OndencA white-wine grape grown in France and Australia. Also called Sercial, Irvines White.
  • OpthalmoA red-wine grape grown in Greece and Cyprus.
  • OptimaA white-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • Orange Muscat → see Muscat
  • OrangerieslingA wine grape grown in Austria.
  • OraniensteinerA white-wine grape.
  • OrtegaA white-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • OrtrugaA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Altruga, Barbesino, Vernesina.
  • OsteinerA white-wine grape.

P

  • PaisA wine grape grown in the USA, Mexico and Chile.
  • PalominoA red-wine grape grown in France, Spain, the USA, Australia and South Africa.
  • PambakinaA red-wine grape grown in Cyprus.
  • ParelladaA red-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • ParraletaA red-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • Pedro XiménezA red-wine grape grown in Australia. Also called Baxter's Sherry.
  • Pelaverga (piccolo)A red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Carola, Fra Germano, Taddone.
  • PeloursinA red-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • PeriquitaA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • PerlanA wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • Perle de CsabaA table or drying grape grown in the USA and Canada. Also called Pearl of Zala.
  • Petit Cabernet → see Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petit Merle → see Merlot
  • Petit RougeA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Orion Gris.
  • Petit Verdot Main grapeA small, late-ripening Bordeaux grape used in drops to add colour, spice and backbone; in warm places it makes full wines of its own.
  • Petite SirahA red-wine grape grown in the USA and France. Also called Petite Sirah.
  • Picardan (blanc)A white-wine grape grown in France and Germany.
  • Picardan (noir)A red-wine grape grown in France.
  • Picotendro → see Nebbiolo
  • PiedirossoA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Pere'e Pallummo, Aglianico grapewines.
  • PignolettoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Pignola, Uva Grilli.
  • PignoloA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Pignul.
  • Pineau d'AunisA red-wine grape grown in France and the USA. Also called Aunis, Chenin Noir.
  • Pineau de la Loire → see Chenin Blanc
  • PinencA red-wine grape grown in France and Argentina. Also called Madiran, Fer.
  • Pinot BiancoA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Pinot Blanc.
  • Pinot BlancA white-wine grape grown in France, Austria and the USA. Also called Muscadet de Bourgogne.
  • Pinot ChardonnayA wine grape.
  • Pinot Grigio → see Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
  • Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio Main grapeA pink-grey mutation of Pinot Noir that makes two styles: light, crisp Italian Pinot Grigio and rich, spicy Alsace Pinot Gris.
  • Pinot Meunier Main grapeOne of the three main Champagne grapes, covering roughly a third of the vineyard: fruity, early-ripening, and adding roundness to many blends.
  • Pinot Nero → see Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Noir Main grapeThe thin-skinned, fussy red of Burgundy: pale, silky and perfumed at its best, and a key Champagne grape.
  • Pinot St. GeorgeA wine grape grown in France and the USA.
  • Pinotage Main grapeSouth Africa's own red grape, crossed in 1925 from Pinot Noir and Cinsaut ("Hermitage", hence the name).
  • Piquepoul (blanc)A white-wine grape grown in France and Spain. Also called Avello, Picpoule Blanc.
  • Piquepoul (noir)A red-wine grape.
  • PontacA red-wine grape grown in France and South Africa.
  • Portugal Malbec → see Tinta Amarela
  • PortugieserA red-wine grape grown in Austria.
  • PremettaA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Primaticcio.
  • Pressac → see Malbec
  • Primitivo → see Zinfandel / Primitivo
  • Primitivo (di Gioia) → see Zinfandel / Primitivo
  • ProseccoA wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Serprina it.
  • Prugnolo Gentile → see Sangiovese
  • PutzscheereA table or drying grape grown in Hungary and the USA. Also called Putscher, Green Hungarian.

Q

R

  • RabiosaA white-wine grape.
  • Rabo de OvelhaA white-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • RabosoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • RamiscoA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • RäuschlingA white-wine grape grown in France and Switzerland.
  • RefoscoA red-wine grape grown in France, Italy, the USA and Australia.
  • ReichensteinerA white-wine grape grown in Germany, UK, New Zealand and the USA.
  • RèzeA white-wine grape grown in Switzerland.
  • Rheinriesling → see Riesling
  • Rhine RieslingA wine grape grown in Germany.
  • Ribolla GiallaA white-wine grape grown in Italy and Greece. Also called Avola.
  • Ribolla NeraA red-wine grape grown in France and Italy. Also called Pocalza, Schioppettino.
  • RieslanerA white-wine grape grown in Germany. Also called Wuerzburg.
  • Riesling Main grapeA cool-climate white grape of piercing acidity and pure fruit, made in every style from bone-dry to lusciously sweet.
  • Riesling Renano → see Riesling
  • RivanerA white-wine grape grown in Luxembourg.
  • RkatsiteliA white-wine grape grown in Turkey, the USA and Australia.
  • RobolaA white-wine grape grown in Italy and Greece.
  • RoditisA white-wine grape grown in Greece. Also called Rhoditis.
  • RolleA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • RomorantinA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • RondinellaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • RondoA red-wine grape grown in Germany.
  • RosseseA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Bianco di Nizza.
  • RossignolaA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Gropello.
  • RotbergerA red-wine grape.
  • Rotburger → see Zweigelt
  • Roter Traminer → see Gewürztraminer
  • Roter VeltlinerA white-wine grape grown in Austria.
  • RotgipflerA white-wine grape.
  • RoupieroA white-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • RoussanneA white-wine grape grown in France. Also called Bergeron.
  • RoussetteA wine grape. Also called Altesse.
  • RoyaltyA red-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • RubiredA red-wine grape grown in the USA and Australia.
  • Ruby CabernetA red-wine grape grown in the USA, Chile, Argentina, Australia and South Africa.
  • RuchèA wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Roche.
  • RufeteA red-wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal.
  • Ruländer → see Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio

S

  • SagrantinoA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • SamtrotA wine grape grown in Germany and Canada.
  • Sangiovese Main grapeItaly's most planted red grape and the heart of Chianti: cherry fruit, high acidity and firm, savoury tannins.
  • Sangiovese GrossoA wine grape.
  • Sangioveto → see Sangiovese
  • Saperavi (charni)A red-wine grape grown in the USA and Australia.
  • Saperavi SevernyiA white-wine grape grown in Russia and Canada.
  • Sauvignon Blanc Main grapeA sharp, aromatic white grape famous for Sancerre and Marlborough, and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Sauvignon GrisA white-wine grape grown in France.
  • Sauvignon Rouge → see Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sauvignon VertA white-wine grape grown in Italy and the USA. Also called Sauvignon Vert.
  • Savagnin (blanc)A white-wine grape grown in France and Switzerland.
  • Savagnin Rose → see Gewürztraminer
  • SavatianoA grape with red and white forms grown in Greece.
  • ScheurebeA white-wine grape grown in Germany and the USA.
  • SchiavaA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • Schiava GrossaA wine grape grown in Italy and Germany. Also called Trollinger, Schiava Gentile.
  • SchonebergerA white-wine grape.
  • Schwarzriesling → see Pinot Meunier
  • SciacarelloA red-wine grape.
  • Scorza AmaraA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Scorzamara.
  • Sémillon Main grapeA golden, low-acid Bordeaux grape that makes Sauternes with Sauvignon Blanc, and long-lived dry wines in Australia's Hunter Valley.
  • SercialA wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Sereksia (blanc)A white-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • Sereksia (noire)A red-wine grape grown in Romania, Moldova and the USA.
  • Sérine → see Syrah / Shiraz
  • SeyvalA wine grape.
  • Shiraz → see Syrah / Shiraz
  • Shiroka Melniska LosaA red-wine grape grown in Bulgaria. Also called Melnik.
  • SiegerrebeA table or drying grape grown in Germany and the USA.
  • Sipon → see Furmint
  • SouzãoA red-wine grape grown in Portugal, the USA and Australia.
  • Spanna → see Nebbiolo
  • Spätburgunder → see Pinot Noir
  • SpätrotA white-wine grape grown in Austria. Also called Zierfandler.
  • St. Émilion → see Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)
  • St. George → see Agiorgitiko
  • St. LaurentA red-wine grape grown in Germany, Austria and Canada.
  • StavrotoA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Steen → see Chenin Blanc
  • SultaninaA wine grape grown in the USA. Also called Thompson Seedless.
  • SuputinskiA wine grape grown in Canada.
  • SylvanerA white-wine grape grown in France, Germany and the USA. Also called Silvaner.
  • SymphonyA white-wine grape grown in France and the USA. Also called Symphonie.
  • Syrah / Shiraz Main grapeCalled Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia: a deep, peppery red ranging from savoury Rhône to ripe, rich Barossa.

T

  • Tamaioasa RomaneascaA white-wine grape grown in Romania.
  • TamaresA white-wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal. Also called Tamarez, Crato Branco.
  • TamingaA white-wine grape grown in Australia.
  • TannatA red-wine grape grown in France. Also called Madiran.
  • TarrangoA red-wine grape grown in Australia.
  • TazzelengheA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Tacelenghe.
  • TeinturierA red-wine grape grown in France. Also called Teinturier du Cher.
  • Tempranillo Main grapeSpain's leading red grape: the core of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, and Tinta Roriz in Portugal's port blends.
  • TeroldegoA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Teroldego Rotaliano.
  • Terret NoirA red-wine grape grown in France and Australia. Also called Claret.
  • Thompson SeedlessA white-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • Tinta AmarelaA red-wine grape grown in Portugal and Australia. Also called Portugal Malbec.
  • Tinta BarrocaA red-wine grape grown in Portugal and South Africa.
  • Tinta de ToroA red-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • Tinta del País → see Tempranillo
  • Tinta MadeiraA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Tinta NegramoleA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Tinta PinheiraA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Tinta Roriz → see Tempranillo
  • Tinto CãoA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • Tinto Fino → see Tempranillo
  • Tocai FriulanoA white-wine grape grown in Italy, Chile and Argentina.
  • Tokay d'AlsaceA white-wine grape.
  • TorrontésA white-wine grape grown in Spain, Portugal, Austria, Chile and Argentina. Also called Moscatel de Austria.
  • TourbatA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Torbato.
  • Touriga NacionalA red-wine grape grown in Portugal, the USA, Australia and South Africa. Also called Touriga.
  • TraminerA red-wine grape grown in France, the USA and Australia.
  • Traminer Aromatico → see Gewürztraminer
  • Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc) Main grapeA very productive, neutral white grape: everyday Italian white wine, and the main grape distilled into Cognac and Armagnac.
  • Trebbiano Toscano → see Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)
  • TreixaduraA white-wine grape grown in Spain and Portugal.
  • TresallierA white-wine grape grown in France. Also called Sacy de Lyon.
  • Tribidrag → see Zinfandel / Primitivo
  • TrincadeiraA red-wine grape grown in Portugal.
  • TrollingerA red-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • TrousseauA red-wine grape grown in France, Portugal, the USA and Australia. Also called Tressot, Petite Sirah, Bastardo.
  • Trousseau GrisA grape with red and white forms grown in France and the USA. Also called Chauché Gris.
  • TullilahA white-wine grape grown in Australia.

U

V

  • VaccarèseA red-wine grape grown in France.
  • ValdepeñasA red-wine grape grown in the USA.
  • ValdiguiéA red-wine grape grown in France and the USA. Also called Gros Auxerrois, Napa Gamay.
  • Veltliner → see Grüner Veltliner
  • VerdecaA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Verdicchio.
  • VerdejoA white-wine grape grown in Spain.
  • VerdelhoA white-wine grape grown in Portugal and Australia.
  • VerdelloA white-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Breval.
  • VerdisoA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • VerduzzoA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • VermentinoA white-wine grape grown in Italy, Spain, Greece and Australia.
  • VernacciaA white-wine grape grown in Italy.
  • VernatschA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Grauvernatsch, Edelvernatsch, Schiava.
  • VertzamiA red-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • VespolinaA red-wine grape grown in Italy. Also called Ughetta.
  • Vidal BlancA white-wine grape.
  • Vidure → see Cabernet Sauvignon
  • VilanaA white-wine grape grown in Greece.
  • Viognier Main grapeA heady, apricot-scented white grape from the northern Rhône, once near extinction and now planted worldwide.
  • VitovskaA white-wine grape grown in Italy and Slovenia.
  • Vitraille → see Merlot
  • Viura → see Macabeo

W

  • Walsh RieslingA wine grape.
  • Weissburgunder → see Pinot Blanc
  • Weisser Gutedel → see Gutedel
  • Weisser Riesling → see Riesling
  • Weisser Silvaner → see Elbling
  • WelschrieslingA white-wine grape grown in Italy, Austria and Hungary. Also called Olasz Riesling.
  • White MoschatoA white-wine grape.
  • White RieslingA white-wine grape grown in the USA and Canada.
  • WildbacherA red-wine grape grown in Italy, Austria and Slovenia. Also called Blauer Wildbacher.

X

  • XynisteriA white-wine grape grown in Cyprus.
  • XynomavroA red-wine grape grown in Greece.

Z

  • ZierfandlerA wine grape grown in the USA.
  • ZilavkaA white-wine grape.
  • Zinfandel / Primitivo Main grapeCalifornia's heritage red grape, the same as Italy's Primitivo and Croatia's Tribidrag: ripe, jammy and often high in alcohol.
  • ZweigeltA red-wine grape grown in Austria and Canada. Also called Zweigeltrebe, Rotburger.

Grape names, other names and the short glossary quotations draw on the Wine Grape Glossary by Anthony J. Hawkins (1931–2018), reproduced with authorship credit as he requested. Descriptions are our own.