A lively Italian red with generous dark cherry and plum flavors, bright natural acidity, and low tannins. A workhorse grape from Piedmont that deliver...
Argentina's second most planted red grape, producing juicy, approachable wines with flavors of ripe plum, cherry, and fig. Soft tannins and bright aci...
A deeply colored, full-bodied red wine with intense flavors of dark plum, blackberry, and cocoa, often with a velvety, smoky finish. Originally from F...
Argentina's signature white grape, producing intensely aromatic wines with explosive floral aromas of rose, jasmine, and geranium, alongside flavors o...
A delicate Piedmontese white wine with subtle flavors of white peach, pear, and almond blossom. Medium-bodied with gentle acidity and a slightly bitte...
The world's most emulated red wine style, combining Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec in varying proportions. Left ...
The king of red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon delivers bold flavors of blackcurrant, cedar, and dark cherry with firm tannins and excellent aging potentia...
A versatile white wine known for its rich, buttery texture and flavors ranging from crisp green apple and citrus in cooler climates to tropical fruit ...
A broad category of sweet wines served with or as dessert, produced by various methods including late harvest, noble rot, drying (passito), or fortifi...
A wine made from multiple grape varieties planted, harvested, and fermented together in a single vineyard — the original form of winemaking. Each vint...
A specific Rhône-style red blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre — the holy trinity of Southern French and Australian winemaking. Grenache provides ...
A warm-climate red grape producing generous wines with ripe strawberry, raspberry, and white pepper flavors. Medium to full-bodied with soft tannins a...
Sweet wines made from grapes left on the vine past normal harvest to develop higher sugar levels. Rich and honeyed with concentrated flavors of ripe s...
A full-bodied white Rhône grape with rich flavors of almond, white peach, and marzipan. Low in acidity with a waxy, honeyed texture that gains nutty, ...
One of the oldest grape families in the world, producing intensely aromatic wines with unmistakable flavors of orange blossom, ripe peach, and sweet g...
A thick-skinned, late-ripening red grape producing dark, meaty wines with blackberry, leather, game, and garrigue herb flavors. Tannic and powerful, i...
A noble, intensely aromatic red grape producing some of Italy's greatest wines. Offers complex aromas of tar, roses, dried cherry, and truffle with po...
A small-berried, late-ripening Bordeaux grape prized for adding inky color, violet aromas, and firm tannic structure to blends. As a varietal wine it ...
A Southern French red wine style blending Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other permitted varieties. Warm and generous with ripe red fruit, warm spice...
A highly aromatic white wine celebrated for its striking balance of sweetness and acidity. Offers flavors of green apple, peach, honey, and distinctiv...
A broad category encompassing any wine with significant carbonation, produced worldwide using various methods from traditional bottle fermentation to ...
A bold, powerful red wine with dark fruit flavors of blackberry and blueberry, accented by black pepper, smoked meat, and violet. Known as Syrah in Fr...
A golden-skinned white grape that produces rich, waxy wines with flavors of lemon curd, lanolin, and honey. Thin-skinned and susceptible to noble rot,...
Spain's noble red grape producing wines with flavors of leather, tobacco, dried cherry, and vanilla. Medium to full-bodied with moderate tannins, it i...
A lush, aromatic white wine with intoxicating aromas of apricot, peach blossom, and honeysuckle. Full-bodied with low acidity and an oily, voluptuous ...
Central Europe's answer to great Pinot Noir, producing elegant, spicy reds with dark cherry, blackberry, and distinctive peppery flavors. Medium to fu...
Hungary's most important white grape, the backbone of Tokaji wines. As a dry wine, it offers intense flavors of green apple, lime, smoke, and wet ston...
Austria's flagship white grape, producing crisp, peppery wines with flavors of green apple, white pepper, lentil, and citrus. Light to medium-bodied w...
A rare, lusciously sweet dessert wine made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine, concentrating the sugars and acids to extraordinary levels. Offer...
Short for pétillant naturel, this is the oldest method of making sparkling wine — bottled before primary fermentation finishes, creating gentle, natur...
A German crossing of Riesling and an unknown grape, producing intensely aromatic wines with exotic flavors of pink grapefruit, cassis, and tropical fr...
Austria's most planted red grape, a cross of Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. Produces approachable, fruity wines with cherry, raspberry, and a touch of...
An elegant, medium-bodied red with aromatic notes of raspberry, violets, and graphite, accented by a distinctive green bell pepper and herbal characte...
A juicy, light-bodied red wine bursting with fresh red fruit, banana, and floral aromas. Low in tannins with bright, crunchy acidity, it is the grape ...
The most widely planted grape in Spain and one of the most planted in the world, covering the vast central plateau of La Mancha. Produces simple, neut...
An old-vine Mediterranean red producing deeply colored wines with dark fruit, spice, and herbal garrigue flavors. Once dismissed as a bulk grape, old-...
Once a major Bordeaux grape lost to phylloxera, Carménère found a second life in Chile where it was long mistaken for Merlot. Produces smooth, medium-...
A smooth, approachable red wine with plush flavors of plum, black cherry, and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied with softer tannins than Cabernet Sauvi...
Chile's oldest grape variety, brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. Long dismissed as a bulk grape, old-vine País from dry-farmed viney...
A white wine made with extended skin contact, giving it an amber to deep orange hue and flavors of dried apricot, bruised apple, honey, and tannic gri...
A rare teinturier (red-fleshed) grape producing deeply colored wines with intense dark fruit, violet, and earthy flavors. One of the few grapes with r...
A bright, fruity red wine from southern Burgundy made from Gamay. Famous for its Nouveau release each November, the best examples from the ten Cru vil...
A rare Southern French white grape adding freshness and acidity to Rhône blends. Produces wines with subtle flavors of green apple, pear, and white fl...
A distinct expression of Chardonnay from northern Burgundy, fermented without oak to showcase pure mineral, flinty, and green apple flavors. Steely an...
The world's most celebrated sparkling wine, made exclusively in the Champagne region of France using the traditional méthode champenoise. Complex flav...
An extraordinarily versatile white grape capable of producing everything from bone-dry to nobly sweet wines. Flavors range from green apple and quince...
The flagship wine of the Southern Rhône, a complex blend of up to 13 permitted grape varieties. Rich and powerful with flavors of dark fruit, leather,...
A light, perfumed red grape producing silky wines with delicate flavors of red cherry, strawberry, and rose petal. Low in tannin with refreshing acidi...
An ancient Southern French white grape producing soft, rounded wines with flavors of white peach, chamomile, and almond. Medium-bodied with moderate a...
A rare, spicy red grape permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, contributing peppery, floral aromas and bright acidity to blends. Light in color but adds ar...
Traditional-method sparkling wines made outside of Champagne in various French regions. Offers excellent quality with fine bubbles and flavors that re...
A classic Southern French red blend anchored by Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Delivers ripe red fruit, warm spice, and garrigue herb flavors in a me...
A full-bodied Spanish white with ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, and herbal flavors. Rich and round with moderate acidity, often showing a distinctive ...
One of the most distinctive white wines, with intensely aromatic notes of lychee, rose petal, ginger, and Turkish delight. Full-bodied with low acidit...
The larger-berried sibling of Petit Manseng, producing fresh, aromatic dry and off-dry whites with citrus, tropical fruit, and spice flavors. Less con...
A versatile Spanish white grape (known as Viura in Rioja) and one of the three traditional Cava grapes. Produces fresh, floral wines with apple, pear,...
A bone-dry, mineral-driven white wine from the western Loire made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Lean and bracing with flavors of sea salt, green ...
A small-berried grape from southwest France producing intensely concentrated wines with exotic flavors of pineapple, mango, quince, and honey. Natural...
A crisp, briny white from the Languedoc coast, known as 'lip-stinger' for its zippy acidity. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, and sea salt make it a natu...
A light, crisp white wine with delicate flavors of lemon, pear, and white peach. Clean and refreshing with bright acidity, it is the quintessential ea...
The richer, fuller-bodied Alsatian expression of Pinot Grigio, with deeper golden color and flavors of baked pear, honey, and warm spice. Medium to fu...
An elegant, lighter-bodied red wine prized for its delicate aromas of red berries, cherry, and earthy undertones. Notoriously difficult to grow, it re...
The quintessential Mediterranean rosé, pale salmon-pink in color with delicate flavors of strawberry, white peach, and dried herbs. Bone-dry with cris...
An aromatic, elegant white Rhône grape with flavors of herbal tea, pear, and white flowers, balanced by a fine, chalky minerality. More refined and hi...
Italy's most important red grape, producing wines with bright cherry, tomato leaf, and earthy flavors balanced by firm acidity and dusty tannins. The ...
One of the world's greatest dessert wines, produced from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Lusciously swee...
A crisp, refreshing white wine bursting with bright acidity and vibrant flavors of grapefruit, lime, green bell pepper, and fresh-cut grass. Known for...
A traditional German white grape producing understated, mineral wines with subtle flavors of green herbs, white peach, and earth. Medium-bodied with m...
An intensely tannic, deeply colored red grape from the Basque country, now the national grape of Uruguay. Produces powerful, chewy wines with dark fru...
Italy's most planted white grape (also known as Ugni Blanc in France), producing crisp, neutral whites with subtle citrus and almond flavors. Light-bo...
A vibrant coastal white wine with refreshing citrus, green apple, and almond flavors, often carrying a distinctive saline minerality from Mediterranea...
An aromatized, fortified wine infused with botanicals including wormwood, herbs, spices, and flowers. Ranges from dry and pale (French style) to sweet...
A German and English crossing producing aromatic wines with elderflower, grapefruit, and Muscat-like floral notes. Light-bodied with lively acidity, i...
A German crossing of Trollinger and Riesling producing aromatic, fruity wines with flavors of green apple, pear, and a hint of apricot. Often compared...
Germany's second most planted white grape, a crossing producing soft, gently aromatic wines with Muscat-like floral notes and flavors of peach and gre...
Greece's greatest white grape, born on the volcanic island of Santorini. Produces bracingly mineral wines with citrus, stone fruit, and saline flavors...
Greece's noblest red grape, meaning 'acid black,' producing complex wines with flavors of tomato, olive, dried cherry, and spice. High acidity and fir...
Hungary's legendary sweet wine from the Tokaj region, made from Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes affected by noble rot. Known as Tokaji Aszú, it offers e...
One of southern Italy's most prestigious red grapes, producing deeply structured wines with dark fruit, leather, smoke, and volcanic mineral notes. Po...
A powerful, luxurious red wine made from partially dried Corvina, Rondinella, and other Valpolicella grapes using the appassimento method. Intensely c...
Piedmont's other great Nebbiolo wine, often called the 'Queen' to Barolo's 'King.' Slightly lighter and more approachable in youth, it offers elegant ...
The 'King of Wines and Wine of Kings,' Barolo is a majestic, full-bodied red made exclusively from Nebbiolo in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. Offers ex...
One of Italy's most celebrated wines, made exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso in the hilltop town of Montalcino. Rich and complex with flavors of drie...
Sicily's most planted white grape, producing clean, crisp wines with citrus and floral flavors. Long used for bulk wine and Marsala production, qualit...
Tuscany's iconic red wine, built on Sangiovese with its hallmark bright cherry fruit, earthy character, and firm acidity. Ranges from the fresh, every...
The grape of Gavi in Piedmont, producing elegant, mineral whites with flavors of lime, green apple, and almond with a flinty minerality. Light to medi...
The principal grape of Valpolicella and Amarone, Corvina produces wines with sour cherry, almond, and herbal flavors. Light and tart on its own, it is...
A charming, everyday Piedmontese red with soft, grapey flavors of blackberry, plum, and almond, finished with a pleasantly bitter note. Low in acidity...
An ancient Campanian white grape producing fresh, aromatic wines with flavors of citrus blossom, peach, and honey over a mineral backbone. Medium-bodi...
A noble Campanian white grape producing complex, aromatic wines with flavors of hazelnut, honey, pear, and smoke. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, w...
A light, fragrant Sicilian red with fresh strawberry, hibiscus, and Mediterranean herb flavors. Delicate and joyful with low tannins and bright acidit...
The principal grape of Soave, producing elegant whites with flavors of almond, citrus, and white flowers. Subtle and mineral-driven with a silky textu...
The grape behind Prosecco, Glera produces light, aromatic wines with flavors of green apple, pear, and white flowers. Primarily used for sparkling win...
An ancient Greek-origin white grape thriving in Campania, producing structured wines with flavors of peach, almond, and citrus, marked by a distinctiv...
A revived Sicilian white grape once used primarily for Marsala, now producing vibrant, characterful dry whites with flavors of citrus, jasmine, and gr...
A traditional Sicilian white grape (also called Ansonica in Tuscany) producing soft, rounded wines with flavors of almond, pear, and Mediterranean her...
A native grape of Alto Adige producing dark, full-bodied reds with flavors of blackberry, chocolate, and violet, supported by firm, grippy tannins. On...
A fortified wine from western Sicily, produced in dry to sweet styles using Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia grapes. Aged using a solera-like system, i...
A deeply colored, robust Italian red with generous flavors of dark plum, blackberry, and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied with moderate tannins and ...
A supporting Sicilian red grape that adds color, softness, and floral-fruity character to Etna blends alongside Nerello Mascalese. Produces wines with...
The great red grape of Mount Etna in Sicily, producing ethereal, Pinot Noir-like wines with delicate flavors of red cherry, blood orange, and volcanic...
Sicily's signature red grape yielding wines with rich flavors of black cherry, plum, and chocolate, complemented by warm spice and a hint of Mediterra...
A rich, jammy southern Italian red brimming with ripe blackberry, plum, and spice flavors. Full-bodied with a velvety texture and hints of cinnamon an...
Italy's beloved sparkling wine from the Veneto, made from Glera grapes using the Charmat tank method. Light, frothy, and refreshing with flavors of gr...
A supporting grape in the Valpolicella blend, Rondinella adds color, body, and subtle floral and cherry flavors. Less prominent than Corvina, it is es...
A light, delicate red grape native to Alto Adige, producing pale, easy-drinking wines with flavors of strawberry, almond, and cotton candy. Low in tan...
A robust Trentino red with deep color and flavors of blackberry, dark plum, and almond, with a distinctive bitter chocolate finish. Full-bodied with m...
A light, cherry-bright red blend from the Veneto made primarily from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. Fresh and vibrant with sour cherry, alm...
Tuscany's traditional 'holy wine,' made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes dried on straw mats for months before a long, slow fermentation in small se...
California's signature red grape, producing bold, fruit-forward wines with jammy flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and black pepper, often with a hint...
A vibrant, aromatic white wine from Spain's Atlantic coast with zesty flavors of peach, apricot, and citrus, layered with a distinctive saline mineral...
The Portuguese name for Albariño, producing the finest single-varietal Vinho Verde. Richer and more complex than other Vinho Verde grapes, with ripe p...
One of Portugal's most versatile white grapes, prized for its bracing natural acidity even in warm climates. Produces crisp, citrus-driven wines with ...
The signature grape of Bairrada, producing deeply tannic, age-worthy reds with flavors of dark plum, blackberry, and earthy forest floor. Notoriously ...
Portugal's finest white grape, producing structured, complex wines from the Dão region with flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and a distinctive mineral,...
Portugal's most planted white grape, also known as Maria Gomes in Bairrada. Produces soft, aromatic wines with flavors of ripe citrus, rose petal, and...
Known as Mencía in Spain, Jaen is an aromatic, medium-bodied red from the Dão region with bright cherry, raspberry, and floral flavors. Lighter and mo...
An aromatic Minho grape and key component of Vinho Verde, producing intensely floral wines with flavors of laurel, orange blossom, and citrus. Light-b...
A unique fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, deliberately heated and oxidized during aging to develop extraordinary complexity. Virt...
An aromatic, medium-bodied Spanish red with bright flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and violet, underpinned by a distinctive mineral and herbal char...
A luscious fortified dessert wine from the Setúbal Peninsula, made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes. Rich and honeyed with intense flavors of orange p...
A rich, fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, made by adding grape spirit during fermentation to preserve natural sweetness. Styles range from ...
A soft, early-ripening Douro red grape contributing sweetness, color, and plummy richness to Port and table wine blends. Produces approachable wines w...
The Portuguese name for Tempranillo, a key blending grape in both Port and Douro table wines. Contributes bright red fruit, structure, and aromatic co...
A rare, prized Douro grape producing elegant, aromatic wines with red fruit, floral, and herbal complexity. Low-yielding and difficult to grow, it add...
The most planted grape in the Douro Valley and a key component of Port and Douro reds. Produces aromatic, floral wines with flavors of wild berries, v...
Portugal's most revered red grape, the backbone of the finest Port wines and increasingly celebrated as a dry table wine. Deeply colored with intense ...
A light, fizzy Portuguese wine from the lush Minho region. Crisp and refreshing with bright citrus, green apple, and a slight natural spritz. Low in a...
Spain's third most planted red grape, long undervalued but now producing exciting wines from old vines. Deeply colored with flavors of blackberry, Med...
Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine, made primarily from Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel-lo grapes. Offers crisp green apple, citrus, and toasty b...
A resurgent Spanish white grape from the mountainous northwest, producing mineral-driven wines with stone fruit, citrus, and a distinctive smoky, herb...
Spain's expression of Mourvèdre, producing dark, concentrated wines with flavors of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, and smoked meat. Full-bodied and ...
The principal grape of Sherry, Palomino produces neutral, high-acid base wines that are transformed through the flor yeast and solera aging process in...
A delicate Spanish white grape grown at high altitude in Penedès, contributing floral aromas, citrus flavors, and elegance to Cava blends. The most ar...
A white grape dried in the Andalusian sun to produce one of the sweetest, darkest wines on earth. As PX Sherry, it is thick, syrupy, and intensely swe...
A bold, mineral-driven Spanish red from ancient slate (llicorella) soils, blending old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena with modern varietals. Intensely con...
Spain's most famous wine region, producing Tempranillo-based reds aged in American and French oak. Ranges from fruity, youthful Joven to complex, vani...
A complex fortified wine from Andalusia made from Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Muscat grapes using the unique solera aging system. Styles range from b...
A characterful Spanish white with herbaceous aromas and flavors of lime, fennel, and green almond. Medium-bodied with a pleasantly bitter finish and l...
The most characterful of the three traditional Cava grapes, contributing earthy, herbal, and slightly bitter almond flavors with good body and structu...
