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Medium body, soft tannins, red cherry, plum, spice

Full body, high tannins, high acidity, black fruit, earth

Light body, neutral, citrus, floral, crisp

Medium body, high acidity, citrus, peach, saline, mineral

Spain's finest white grape from Galicia, producing fresh, aromatic wines with citrus and stone fruit. High acidity and slight salinity from coastal vineyards. Portugal's Alvarinho produces similar styles in Vinho Verde.

Light to medium body, floral, red berries, sweet or dry

Full body, deep color, dark fruit, spice

Light to medium body, high acidity, citrus, green apple, mineral

Medium body, high acidity, citrus, peach, mineral

Antão Vaz is a white Portuguese grape variety primarily grown in the Alentejo region. It produces full-bodied white wines with moderate acidity, featuring citrus, tropical fruit, and subtle mineral notes, and shows excellent resistance to drought and heat. Antão Vaz is often used in single-varietal wines but can also be blended with other Portuguese varieties like Arinto and Roupeiro to create more complex whites.

Full body, tropical fruit, structured, oak-friendly

Medium to full body, red fruit, leather, tobacco

Light body, delicate, floral, citrus, rare

Medium body, high acidity, citrus, mineral, ageworthy

Medium body, aromatic, hazelnut, white flowers, stone fruit

Medium to full body, very high acidity, citrus, saline, mineral, volcanic

Medium to full body, citrus, stone fruit, structured

Light body, high acidity, citrus, green apple, crisp

Medium body, aromatic, elderflower, grapefruit, tropical fruit

Full body, high tannins, high acidity, blackberry, earth

Medium to full body, high acidity, low tannins, cherry, plum

Medium body, high acidity, citrus, apple, mineral, ageworthy

Medium to full body, peppery, blueberry, spice, structured

Blaufränkisch is a late-ripening red grape variety primarily associated with Austria (particularly Burgenland) but also grown in Hungary (as Kékfrankos), Germany, and parts of Eastern Europe. It produces medium to full-bodied wines with deep color, notable acidity, and moderate tannins, typically showing flavors of dark berries, black cherries, spice, and sometimes pepper notes. Blaufränkisch thrives in warmer climates with moderately cool nights that preserve its characteristic acidity, producing wines that range from fresh, fruit-forward styles to more structured, age-worthy expressions.

Full body, deep color, dark fruit, rustic tannins

Medium body, soft tannins, juicy, red fruit

Medium body, high acidity, citrus, white flowers, fresh

Light body, sweet, sparkling, strawberry, floral

Full body, medium-sweet, caramel, nuts, smoky, oxidative

Medium to full body, herbaceous, red fruit, bell pepper, pencil lead

Full body, high tannins, blackcurrant, cedar, cassis

Medium body, soft tannins, cherry, floral

Sardinian name for Grenache, producing robust red wines with Mediterranean character.

Full body, high tannins, dark fruit, rustic, earthy

Full body, high tannins, high acidity, dark fruit

Cariñena is a red grape variety native to Spain, particularly the Aragón region, though it's known as Mazuelo in Rioja and internationally as Carignan. It produces tannic, acidic wines with red fruit and spice characteristics, thriving in hot, dry Mediterranean climates where its late ripening nature is an advantage. Traditionally used as a blending component in wines from Rioja, Priorat, and the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, old-vine Cariñena can produce characterful single-varietal wines with complexity and depth.

Once thought extinct, Carmenère was rediscovered in Chile where it had been misidentified as Merlot. Produces deeply colored wines with herbal notes and softer tannins than Cabernet. Chile's signature red grape.

Full body, herbaceous, green pepper, dark fruit, soft tannins

Medium body, very high acidity, citrus, flint, mineral, volcanic

Medium body, red fruit, moderate tannins, earthy

Medium body, citrus, almond, fresh, versatile

Medium body, cherry, plum, moderate tannins

Medium to full body, complex, citrus, brioche, toast, elegant bubbles

Full body, tannic, oxidative, nuts, dried fruit, phenolic

Light to medium body, delicate, mineral, subtle fruit, crisp

Full body, high acidity, honey, quince, apricot, ageworthy

Light to medium body, floral, red fruit, soft tannins

Light body, fresh, strawberry, floral, crisp

Medium body, fresh acidity, citrus, herbal, versatile

Light to medium body, high acidity, tropical fruit, citrus, crisp

Light to medium body, fresh acidity, citrus, almond, clean

Light to full body (depending on style), cherry, almond, tar

Medium to full body, cherry, structure, rustic

Light to medium body, fresh, red fruit, low tannins

Full body, high tannins, deep color, black fruit

Medium body, low acidity, soft tannins, purple fruit, almond

Medium to full body, deep color, blackberry, soft tannins

Full body, structured, citrus, stone fruit, mineral, oak-friendly

Medium body, aromatic, citrus, white flowers, mineral

Medium body, aromatic, citrus, floral, versatile

Portuguese white grape variety, also known as Maria Gomes, producing aromatic wines with floral notes.

Medium body, aromatic, floral, fruity, fresh acidity

Full body, structured, black fruit, spice, oak-friendly

Medium body, aromatic, floral, fruity, structured

Medium to full body, textured, stone fruit, honey, nuts, ageworthy

Varies by blend composition and terroir

Light to medium body, very high acidity, citrus, crisp, lean

Light to medium body, cherry, strawberry, floral, bright acidity

Medium body, firm tannins, strawberry, roses, sometimes sweet

Full body, textured, almond, herbs, orange peel, tannic

Full body, high acidity, honey, apricot, orange peel, complex

Medium body, elegant, cherry, herbs, fine tannins

Light to medium body, low tannins, red cherry, banana, bubblegum

Medium body, almond, citrus, white flowers, mineral

Medium to full body, strawberry, spice, high alcohol

Intensely aromatic Alsatian grape producing spicy wines with exotic fruit flavors. Distinctively perfumed with rose and lychee. Can be dry or off-dry to sweet. Pairs beautifully with Asian cuisine.

Full body, tannic, rose, lychee, spice, intense

Light to medium body, fresh, fruity, pear, apple, white flowers

Medium body, stone fruit, citrus, mineral, elegant

Full body, high acidity, structured, black fruit, floral

Full body, tannic, mineral, citrus, complex, structured

Medium to full body, strawberry, raspberry, spice, high alcohol

Full body, low acidity, stone fruit, herbal, ripe, round

Light to medium body, strawberry, watermelon, spice, fresh

Medium body, citrus, herbs, fresh acidity, versatile

French red grape variety from the Loire Valley, primarily used in rosé wines.

Medium to full body, citrus, tropical fruit, spice, good acidity

Full body, tannic, white pepper, stone fruit, structured

Austria's signature white grape producing crisp wines with distinctive white pepper and citrus notes. Ranges from light and zesty to rich and complex. Excellent food pairing wine.

Full body, aromatic, honey, flowers, spice, complex

Jacquère is a white grape variety native to the Savoie region in eastern France, particularly in the Alpine foothills. It produces light-bodied, crisp wines with high acidity, featuring delicate floral aromas, citrus notes, and distinctive minerality that reflects its mountainous terroir. Jacquère thrives in cooler alpine climates and is most commonly made into dry, refreshing still wines, though it is occasionally used in the region's sparkling Crémant de Savoie.

Light to medium body, crisp, citrus, mineral, alpine

Medium body, elegant, red fruit, floral, fresh acidity

Medium body, light color, spicy, pepper, red fruit

Medium body, aromatic, citrus, floral, good acidity

Full body, tannic, honey, stone fruit, complex, qvevri

Medium to full body, peppery, blueberry, structured

Full body, deep color, dark fruit, chocolate, velvety tannins

Light to medium body, red berries, refreshing, fizzy, varied sweetness

Medium to full body, peppery, dark fruit, structured

Light to medium body, aromatic, citrus, laurel, floral, fresh

Light to medium body, citrus, fresh, delicate bubbles

Medium body, aromatic, peach, citrus, white flowers, fresh

Full body, velvety tannins, blackberry, plum, cocoa, vanilla

Full body, tannic, floral, apricot, complex, textured

Medium body, violet, floral, red fruit, soft tannins

Full body, low acidity, nuts, stone fruit, honey (aged)

Full body, high tannins, high acidity, dark fruit, rustic

Light body, high acidity, citrus, saline, mineral, lean

Medium body, silky tannins, red fruit, mineral, floral

Medium to full body, soft tannins, plum, black cherry, chocolate

Light to medium body, varied fruit, aromatic, complex

Full body, tannic, complex, varied fruit, textured, distinctive

Varies by blend composition

Light to medium body, high acidity, floral, tart red fruit

Full body, structured, dark fruit, earthy, high alcohol

Full body, soft tannins, dark fruit, plum, rustic

Full body, fortified, grapey, orange blossom, honey, sweet

Light body, sweet, lightly sparkling, grapey, peach, low alcohol

Light to medium body, aromatic, rose petal, citrus, spice, pink hue

Full body, high tannins, dark fruit, game, leather, earthy

Medium body, red fruit, herbs, structured, complex

Full body, tannic, citrus, herbs, textured, qvevri

Full body, fortified, grapey, floral, sweet, aromatic

Full body, grapey, floral, orange blossom, elegant

Full body, raisin, citrus, grapey, robust

Light body, floral, citrus, fruity, soft acidity

Full body, very high tannins, high acidity, tar, roses, cherry

Full body, high tannins, dark color, dark fruit, earthy

Medium body, elegant, red fruit, floral, mineral, volcanic

Full body, dark fruit, chocolate, plum, structured

Nero d'Avola is Sicily's most important indigenous red grape variety, originating from the southeastern part of the island near the town of Avola. It produces deeply colored, full-bodied wines with firm tannins and notable flavors of black cherry, plum, chocolate, and spice, often with a signature peppery finish. Thriving in hot, arid Mediterranean climates, Nero d'Avola is used both as a single-varietal wine and in blends, ranging from robust, age-worthy styles to more approachable, fruit-forward expressions.

Full body, deep color, berry fruit, rustic, earthy

Light to full body, fortified, saline, nutty, oxidative (depending on style)

Light body, elegant, floral, citrus, delicate bubbles

Light to medium body, citrus, herbs, fresh, crisp

Medium body, aromatic, white flowers, citrus, stone fruit, structured

Full body, very sweet, fortified, raisin, fig, molasses

Spanish grape producing extremely sweet sherry. Grapes are sun-dried before fermentation. Raisin, fig, molasses character. Used for sweetening other sherries.

Full body, high acidity, exotic fruit, spice, complex

Light body, very high acidity, delicate, citrus, rare

Full body, high tannins, dark color, violet, dark fruit, spice

Full body, very high tannins, inky color, blackberry, pepper

Full body, honeyed, floral, apricot, delicate

Picpoul (also known as Piquepoul) is a white grape variety primarily grown in the Languedoc region of southern France, especially around the Thau lagoon where it produces Picpoul de Pinet. The grape produces crisp, acidic wines with citrus notes, mineral qualities, and a distinctive saline character, making it an excellent pairing with seafood. Picpoul thrives in Mediterranean climates and is typically vinified into dry, refreshing white wines that maintain their acidity even in warm growing conditions.

Light to medium body, high acidity, citrus, saline, crisp

Light to medium body, citrus, almond, fresh, versatile

Full body, tannic, oxidative, apple, almond, structured

Full body, tannic, copper color, stone fruit, spice, phenolic

Full body, tannic, amber color, stone fruit, spice, structured

Medium body, fruity, red berries, soft, approachable bubbles

Medium to full body, structured, red fruit, complex, fine bubbles

Light to medium body, elegant, strawberry, citrus, crisp

Full body, smoky, earthy, dark fruit, unique character

Full body, concentrated, dark fruit, herbs, high alcohol

Full body, fortified, sweet, dark fruit, chocolate, spice

Light body, pale color, delicate, strawberry, floral

Full body, jammy, dark fruit, high alcohol, spice

Light to medium body, fresh, fruity, pear, apple, approachable

Medium to full body, citrus, herbs, textured, complex

Medium to full body, structured, dark fruit, herbs, rustic

Full body, spicy, dark fruit, structured, complex

Full body, tannic, citrus, herbs, textured, complex

Full body, tannic, citrus, petrol, structured, complex

Full body, tannic, citrus, stone fruit, oxidative, qvevri

Light to medium body, citrus, floral, herbs, fresh

Rondinella is a red wine grape variety native to the Veneto region in northeastern Italy, particularly important in Valpolicella and Bardolino wines. It typically produces medium-bodied wines with moderate tannins and notes of sour cherry, herbs, and spices, often displaying good acidity. Rondinella is commonly blended with Corvina and Molinara to create various wine styles including Valpolicella, Ripasso, and the renowned Amarone della Valpolicella.

Medium to full body, aromatic, herbal tea, pear, stone fruit, elegant

Medium to full body, high acidity, firm tannins, cherry, leather, earth

Light to medium body, cherry, strawberry, herbs, bright acidity

Full body, high tannins, high acidity, deep color, dark fruit

Full body, sweet, honey, apricot, botrytis, ageworthy

Full body, tannic, herbaceous, citrus, structured, intense

Full body, tannic, oxidative, nutty, curry, complex

Medium body, aromatic, grapefruit, exotic fruit, intense

Light body, low tannins, bright acidity, strawberry, almond

Full body, sweet, honey, apricot, botrytis, complex

Light to medium body, fortified, dry, citrus, saline, oxidative

Light to medium body, crisp, citrus, apple, fresh

Light to full body, fortified, varied sweetness, nutty, saline

Full body, ripe, jammy, blackberry, chocolate, eucalyptus

Light to medium body, silky tannins, red fruit, earth, elegant

Spätburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir, one of the world's most renowned red grape varieties originating from Burgundy, France. In Germany, Spätburgunder produces elegant, light to medium-bodied red wines with bright acidity, red fruit flavors (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), earthy undertones, and often subtle spice notes. It thrives in cooler climates and is particularly successful in German regions like Baden, Ahr, and Pfalz, where it produces wines ranging from light and fruity to more structured and age-worthy expressions.

Medium body, cherry, spice, elegant, structured

Light to medium body, citrus, herbs, earth, elegant

Full body, peppery, blackberry, smoke, spice (Syrah); ripe, jammy, chocolate (Shiraz)

Medium body, red berries, pepper, spice, structured

Sémillon affected by Botrytis cinerea creates Sauternes and Barsac dessert wines. Noble rot concentrates sugars and adds complexity. Honeyed, apricot, and botrytis funk. Decades of aging potential.

Full body, very high tannins, dark fruit, rustic, structured

Medium to full body, leather, tobacco, cherry, vanilla (oaked)

Medium body, strawberry, cherry, structured, refreshing

Full body, deep color, dark fruit, herbs, soft tannins

Full body, stone fruit, honey, mineral, structured, ageworthy

Full body, floral, ripe fruit, high alcohol

Medium to full body, fortified, varied styles, versatile

Medium to full body, structured, red fruit, leather

Medium body, elegant, complex, red fruit, floral

Tinto Cão is an ancient red grape variety native to Portugal's Douro Valley, historically prized as one of the key blending grapes in traditional Port wine production. It produces deeply colored wines with high acidity, moderate tannins, and flavors of dark berries, spice, and subtle floral notes, with impressive aging potential. Though low-yielding and difficult to grow, it has gained appreciation as a single-varietal wine in recent years, particularly in the Douro and Dão regions of Portugal.

Argentina's signature white grape producing aromatic wines with floral and fruit notes. Muscat-like aromatics but dry on the palate. High-altitude Salta produces the finest examples.

Medium body, aromatic, floral, peach, rose, dry finish

Medium to full body, floral, fresh acidity, soft tannins, red fruit

Full body, structured, violet, black fruit, floral, powerful

Medium body, aromatic, citrus, stone fruit, structured

Full body, tannic, citrus, herbs, textured, structured

Full body, high alcohol, low acidity, ripe fruit, spice

Light to medium body, pale color, elegant, red fruit, spice

Light body, very high acidity, neutral, citrus, lean

Medium body, fennel, citrus, stone fruit, fresh

Medium body, fortified, medium-dry, citrus, smoke, nutty

Medium body, crisp, mineral, almond, citrus, ageworthy

Light to medium body, fresh acidity, citrus, crisp

Medium body, crisp, citrus, herbs, saline, aromatic

Full body, sweet, concentrated, citrus, honey, ice wine

Full body, sweet, nutty, dried fruit, caramel, oxidative

Full body, low acidity, apricot, peach, honeysuckle, exotic fruit

Medium body, citrus, stone fruit, floral, elegant

Medium body, fresh acidity, citrus, versatile, oak-friendly

Light to medium body, aromatic, citrus, floral, versatile

Medium body, structured, earthy, fennel, citrus, ageworthy

Full body, high acidity, high tannins, tomato, olive, red fruit

Full body, jammy, blackberry, pepper, high alcohol

Medium body, soft tannins, cherry, accessible, food-friendly

Full body, stone fruit, honey, mineral, structured