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Italian red wine grape, produces age-worthy wines

A Portuguese red grape from Dão. Produces fragrant, elegant wines with floral aromas and soft tannins. Gaining recognition as a quality variety.

Armenia's noble red grape, grown in the Areni-1 cave region where 6,000-year-old wine remains were found. Produces elegant wines with cherry and pomegranate character.

A Croatian red from Dalmatia. Produces robust wines with dark fruit, herbs, and Mediterranean character.

A tannic Portuguese red grape, the star of Bairrada. Produces deep, structured wines with dark fruit and earthy flavors that reward long aging. Challenging but rewarding when well-made.

Italian red wine grape, known for high acidity

Austria's premier red grape, known as Lemberger in Germany and Kékfrankos in Hungary. Produces medium to full-bodied wines with dark cherry, spice, and a refreshing acidity reminiscent of Pinot Noir.

Spain's third most planted red grape, native to Utiel-Requena. Long underrated, now gaining recognition for producing deeply colored wines with dark fruit and earthy character.

An Italian red grape from Piedmont and Oltrepò Pavese. Produces soft, fruity wines with cherry and plum flavors. Also the name used for Croatina in Argentina.

Argentina's second most planted red (actually Croatina). Produces juicy, approachable wines with plum and cherry flavors.

A red grape from Gaillac in southwest France. Adds color, spice, and tannin to blends. Synonym for Fer Servadou in the region.

Lighter-bodied red wine grape, parent of Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties

A traditional Tuscan red grape used as a blending partner with Sangiovese in Chianti. Adds softness and fruity charm to blends. Rarely bottled as a single varietal.

The Sardinian name for Grenache. Produces warm, generous reds with notes of cherry, herbs, and spice. Sardinian Cannonau is celebrated for its connection to the island's longevity culture.

French red wine grape, produces robust wines

The Italian name for Carignan, thriving in Sardinia's Sulcis region. Old bush vines produce concentrated wines with dark berry and mineral character.

The Spanish name for Carignan, named after the Aragonese town. Produces deeply colored, tannic wines from old bush vines. Key in Priorat blends.

Chilean red wine grape, originally from Bordeaux

An ancient Campanian red rediscovered growing wild near a ruined farmhouse (hence "old house"). Produces dark, aromatic wines with spice and dark fruit.

Portugal's most widely planted red grape. Produces soft, fruity wines with strawberry and spice notes. Known as Periquita in the south.

The only native red grape of Lazio. Produces aromatic wines with cherry, spice, and herbal character. The pride of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG.

A French-American hybrid red grape. Produces deeply colored wines with berry flavors. Popular in the eastern US and Australia.

Light-bodied red wine grape, often used in blends

A deeply colored Tuscan red grape used to add depth and color to Chianti blends. As its name suggests, its primary role is as a tinting grape.

An American labrusca grape, the classic grape jelly flavor. Used for juice, jelly, and simple sweet wines. The most planted grape in New York.

Italian red wine grape, primary grape of Valpolicella

The original name for Malbec in the Loire Valley and Cahors. In Cahors, produces the dense "black wine" the region is famous for.

French red wine grape, used in Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends

Argentina's historic pink-skinned grape brought by Spanish colonists. Produces light rosé and everyday wines. Being replaced by international varieties.

Italian red wine grape, produces soft, fruity wines

Germany's most popular red grape, a modern crossing. Produces deeply colored wines with soft tannins and flavors of blackberry and cherry. Approachable and easy-drinking.

A red grape from Gaillac in southwest France. Adds spice, pepper, and structure to blends. Rarely seen outside its home region.

An ancient red grape from Trentino, one of the oldest known cultivated vines in Europe. Produces rustic wines with wild berry and herbal notes.

A tannic red from southwest France, key grape of Marcillac. Produces rustic wines with blackcurrant, iron, and herbal notes.

Romania's finest red grape, meaning "black maiden." Produces dark, velvety wines with blueberry, plum, and chocolate flavors.

A light-skinned Sicilian red grape producing fragrant, elegant wines with aromas of strawberry, rose, and Mediterranean herbs. Key component of Cerasuolo di Vittoria alongside Nero d'Avola.

A Piedmontese red grape producing perfumed, slightly fizzy wines with raspberry and rose aromas. Can be dry or slightly sweet. A favorite of the Piedmontese for casual drinking.

The primary red grape of Calabria, used in Cirò wines. Produces pale but structured wines with earthy, dried fruit character.

Light-bodied red wine grape, primary grape of Beaujolais

The Spanish name for Grenache. One of the most widely planted red grapes worldwide. Produces wines ranging from light rosé to powerful reds with flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and white pepper.

A Spanish red grape used as a blending partner in Rioja. Adds color, aroma, and acidity to blends. When vinified alone, produces intensely aromatic wines with flavors of blackberry and violets.

Spicy, berry-flavored red wine grape

A Piedmontese red producing pale, high-acid wines with delicate cherry and herb flavors and notable tannins despite light color. An acquired taste beloved by local connoisseurs.

The Portuguese name for Mencía from the Dão region. Produces fresh, aromatic reds with red fruit and floral character.

An ancient red grape of Hungarian origin. Produces spicy, medium-bodied wines. Key in the traditional Bikavér (Bull's Blood) blend of Eger.

The Hungarian name for Blaufränkisch. Produces the country's best reds with dark cherry, spice, and fine tannins. Star of Sopron and Villány.

Italian red wine grape from Alto Adige

A family of red grapes from Emilia-Romagna used to make sparkling red wines ranging from dry to sweet. The best examples offer vibrant cherry fruit, gentle fizz, and refreshing acidity.

The German name for Blaufränkisch, grown primarily in Württemberg. Produces dark, spicy wines. Sometimes called Limberger.

A Calabrian red grape producing deeply colored, structured wines with dark fruit and earthy character.

Dark, inky red wine grape

A red grape from Trentino, famously praised in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Produces soft, aromatic wines with violet, cherry, and almond flavors.

A Greek red grape used for both dry and sweet fortified wines, especially around Patras. The sweet style is rich with raisin, chocolate, and coffee notes.

Bulgaria's most esteemed red grape. Produces dark, tannic wines with blackberry, plum, and spice that age remarkably well.

The Spanish name for Carignan, used in Rioja blends. Adds color, tannin, and acidity. Known as Cariñena in other regions.

Spanish red wine grape from Bierzo

Soft, fleshy, elegant red wine grape

The third grape of Champagne, alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Adds fruitiness and approachability. Increasingly bottled as a single variety by grower Champagne producers.

A light Veronese red traditionally used in Valpolicella blends. Named for its floury bloom. Now declining in favor of more concentrated varieties.

Spanish name for Mourvèdre

A red grape from Savoie in the French Alps. Produces peppery, dark-fruited wines with rustic charm. Genetically related to Syrah.

Italian red wine grape, produces soft, approachable wines

Full-bodied red wine grape, also known as Monastrell

Italian red wine grape, primary grape of Barolo and Barbaresco

A soft red grape unique to Fronton near Toulouse. Produces violetscented wines with licorice and blackberry flavors.

A dark-skinned grape from Puglia meaning "black and bitter." Produces deeply colored wines with flavors of dark plum, chocolate, and dried herbs. The backbone of Salice Salentino wines.

A Sicilian red grape often blended with Nerello Mascalese in Etna wines. Adds color, body, and soft fruit flavors to the blend. Rarely vinified on its own.

The noble red grape of Mount Etna in Sicily. Often compared to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo for its elegance, producing perfumed wines with bright acidity, red fruit, and volcanic mineral character.

Sicilian red wine grape

Corsica's main red grape, genetically identical to Sangiovese. Produces structured, herb-scented wines reflecting the island's maquis scrubland.

An American hybrid red grape producing deeply colored, tannic wines. The signature grape of Missouri and Virginia wine regions.

A rare Veronese red grape rediscovered in the 1970s. Adds depth and structure to Amarone blends. Extremely concentrated and tannic.

A red grape brought to Chile and South America by Spanish missionaries. Called Mission in California and Criolla Chica in Argentina. Produces light, rustic reds.

A rare Campanian red once favored by Bourbon royalty. Produces elegant wines with black cherry, spice, and herbal character.

A rare white grape from Calabria. Produces mineral, citrusy wines. Despite the similar name, unrelated to Pecorino.

A Sicilian red grape, also known as Pignatello. Produces robust, tannic wines with dark fruit and spicy notes. Often blended with Nero d'Avola.

Bordeaux blending grape, adds color and tannin

American red wine grape, produces dark, tannic wines

A Campanian red grape meaning "red feet" for its stems. Produces fresh, aromatic wines with cherry and herb flavors. Key in Lacryma Christi blends.

A rare, tannic red grape from Friuli. Nearly extinct, now revived by dedicated producers. Produces powerful, age-worthy wines with dark fruit and herbal complexity.

Light-bodied, elegant red wine grape

South African red wine grape, cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault

The red version of Picpoul, grown in Languedoc. Produces light, fragrant wines rarely seen outside local rosé blends.

Croatia's most important red grape, genetically related to Zinfandel. Grown along the Dalmatian coast, producing powerful wines with high alcohol, rich dark fruit, and Mediterranean herb character.

A light red grape despite its name, popular in Germany and Austria. Produces simple, fruity reds for casual drinking. Actually originates from Austria, not Portugal.

A pale red grape from the Jura. Produces delicate, translucent wines with strawberry and rose aromas. One of the lightest reds in the world.

A dark-skinned grape native to Puglia in southern Italy, genetically identical to Zinfandel. Produces rich, full-bodied wines with flavors of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate. Thrives in the warm Mediterranean climate.

Serbia's indigenous red grape. Produces medium-bodied, fruity wines with cherry and raspberry character.

An intensely tannic red from the Veneto. Produces austere, deeply colored wines that require extended aging. One of Italy's most tannic varieties.

An ancient red grape from Friuli in northeast Italy. Produces deeply colored, tannic wines with flavors of dark cherry, plum, and a characteristic bitter almond finish.

A Veronese red grape, traditional blending partner with Corvina in Valpolicella and Amarone. Adds color, body, and a slightly bitter note to the blend.

A rare aromatic red grape from Monferrato in Piedmont. Produces perfumed wines with exotic rose petal, violet, and spice aromas. Granted DOCG status for Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato.

An intensely tannic red grape indigenous to Montefalco in Umbria, Italy. Produces powerful, deeply colored wines with notes of blackberry, cocoa, and earth. Among the most tannic grapes in the world.

Italian red wine grape, primary grape of Chianti

Georgia's signature red grape with naturally dark flesh (a teinturier variety). Produces deeply colored, full-bodied wines with flavors of black cherry, plum, and dark chocolate. Central to Georgian winemaking tradition.

A light red grape from Alto Adige (Vernatsch in German). Produces pale, delicate wines with strawberry and almond flavors. Traditionally the everyday wine of South Tyrol.

A subvariety of Schiava from Alto Adige. Produces the lightest wines of the family with strawberry and almond flavors.

A rare Friulian red grape producing peppery, spicy wines with wild berry flavors. The name means "crackle" for its lively character. One of Italy's most distinctive indigenous varieties.

A red grape unique to Corsica. Produces elegant, peppery wines with red fruit and herbal garrigue notes. Lighter than Nielluccio.

Full-bodied red wine grape, same as Syrah

A deeply colored Portuguese grape from the Douro. Adds intense color and acidity to Port blends. One of the darkest grapes in Portugal.

The German name for Pinot Noir. Germany's finest red wines come from this grape, particularly from Baden, Ahr, and Pfalz. At its best, rivals Burgundy for elegance and complexity.

A red grape related to Pinot Noir, grown in Austria and Central Europe. Produces velvety, aromatic wines with dark cherry and spice flavors and silky tannins.

A rare Puglian red experiencing a renaissance. Produces wines with dark berry fruit, chocolate, and Mediterranean herb character.

Full-bodied red wine grape, also known as Shiraz

Uruguayan red wine grape, produces tannic wines

A rare Friulian red grape whose name means "tongue-cutter" for its sharp tannins. Produces deeply colored, structured wines that require aging.

Spanish red wine grape, primary grape of Rioja

A dark red grape from Istria and the Karst region. Produces deeply colored wines with high acidity, iron-rich character, and dark fruit flavors.

A lighter variant of Teran from the Karst region. Produces fresh, acidic reds with bright fruit character.

A red grape native to Trentino in northern Italy. Produces deeply colored wines with flavors of blackberry, violet, and almond. Best known from the Teroldego Rotaliano appellation.

A Portuguese red grape used in Port blends. Contributes soft fruit, richness, and sweetness. Ripens early and thrives at higher altitudes in the Douro.

The Portuguese name for Tempranillo, essential in Douro and Port blends. Contributes structure, dark fruit, and aromatic complexity.

A rare red grape from Molise in southern Italy. Produces full-bodied, spicy wines with black fruit character. The region's signature variety.

A rare, high-quality Portuguese grape making a comeback in the Douro. Contributes elegance, acidity, and floral aromas to Port and dry red blends.

The most widely planted grape in the Douro Valley. Essential in Port blends, contributing floral aromas, dark fruit flavors, and soft tannins. Increasingly used in dry red wines.

Portuguese red wine grape, primary grape of Port

A versatile Portuguese red grape producing aromatic wines with plum, wild herb, and pepper character. Widely used in Alentejo blends.

A light red grape beloved in Württemberg, Germany (known as Schiava in Italy). Produces pale, easy-drinking wines served slightly chilled. The everyday red of Stuttgart.

A red grape from the Jura region of France. Produces light, perfumed wines with delicate red fruit and spice. Requires the best sites and careful handling.

The German name for Schiava in Alto Adige. Produces light, almond-scented reds perfect for everyday drinking in the Dolomites.

North Macedonia's signature red grape. Produces deeply colored, full-bodied wines with blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.

Greece's greatest red grape, native to Naoussa in Macedonia. Often compared to Nebbiolo for its high acidity, firm tannins, and aromas of tomato, olive, and dried fruit. Ages beautifully.

American red wine grape, produces bold, fruity wines

Austria's most planted red grape, a cross of Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. Produces approachable wines with soft tannins and flavors of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice.

The world's most planted white grape by area, covering vast swathes of central Spain. Produces neutral, light wines. Increasingly vinified with care to show citrus and floral notes.

Spanish white wine grape, crisp and aromatic

Burgundian white wine grape

A fine white grape from Savoie, used to make Roussette de Savoie. Produces complex wines with honey, hazelnut, and citrus aromas.

A rare Swiss white from Vétroz in Valais. Produces rich, honeyed wines ranging from dry to sweet. Labels use a bee symbol to indicate sweetness level.

A Tuscan white grape, also known as Inzolia in Sicily. Produces soft, nutty wines grown along the Tuscan coast and on the islands.

A Portuguese white grape prized for its high acidity. Produces crisp, mineral wines from Bucelas near Lisbon to the Alentejo. Ages remarkably well.

A white grape from Piedmont's Roero hills. Once nearly extinct, now produces aromatic wines with flavors of pear, white peach, and almond. The name means "little rascal" in local dialect.

Greek white wine grape from Santorini

An ancient Greek white grape from the Aegean islands. Produces soft, citrusy wines. Often blended with Assyrtiko on Santorini.

A white grape often blended with Pinot Blanc in Alsace. Produces soft, round wines with stone fruit and white flower aromas. Confusingly, also a synonym for Malbec in Cahors.

A German crossing producing aromatic wines with elderflower, Muscat-like aromas, and tropical fruit. Popular in England where it thrives in cool climates.

The Savoyard name for Roussanne. Produces rich, honeyed whites in the Chignin-Bergeron appellation. Savoie's most prestigious white wine.

A late-ripening white grape from the Rhône and Languedoc. Adds freshness and acidity to southern French white blends. Resists oxidation well.

One of the four noble Madeira grapes. Produces rich, medium-sweet wines with caramel, walnut, and dried fruit flavors. Ages for decades or centuries.

The premier white grape of Mount Etna in Sicily. Produces mineral-driven, high-acid wines with citrus and saline character that reflect the volcanic terroir. Gaining international recognition.

A rare Campanian white from the slopes of Vesuvius. Produces aromatic wines with citrus and mineral character reflecting its volcanic terroir.

Sicily's most planted white grape. Produces crisp, easy-drinking wines with citrus and floral notes. Also used in Marsala production.

World's most popular white wine grape

Switzerland's signature white grape, known as Fendant in Valais. Produces delicate, subtle wines with flavors of white flowers, citrus, and a mineral finish. Terroir-transparent and food-friendly.

Versatile white wine grape, can be dry or sweet

A southern French white grape producing round, low-acid wines with flavors of white peach and fennel. Used in Châteauneuf-du-Pape white blends and sparkling Clairette de Die.

A Campanian white grape meaning "fox tail" for its cluster shape. Produces soft wines with pear and herbal notes. Used in Lacryma Christi blends.

French white wine grape, often used in blends

One of Switzerland's rarest grapes, grown in Graubünden. Produces full-bodied, late-harvested whites with honey, quince, and nutty complexity.

The white grape behind Gavi in Piedmont. Produces crisp, mineral-driven wines with citrus and green apple flavors. At its best, shows remarkable elegance and aging potential.

A Croatian white grape from Dalmatia. Produces neutral, refreshing wines for everyday drinking.

One of Europe's oldest grape varieties, grown along the Mosel in Luxembourg and Germany. Produces light, tart wines. Was the most planted grape in medieval Germany.

Portugal's finest white grape from the Dão region. Produces complex, age-worthy wines with citrus, mineral, and nutty character. Often compared to white Burgundy.

A white grape from northern Piedmont. Produces everything from crisp, mineral dry wines to rich passito dessert wines in the Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG.

Italian white wine grape from Campania

A Piedmontese white grape, likely identical to Vermentino. Produces fresh, aromatic wines with citrus and herb notes.

Portugal's most planted white grape. Produces aromatic, easy-drinking wines with tropical fruit and floral notes. Known as Maria Gomes in Bairrada.

A Romanian white grape meaning "white maiden." Produces fresh, delicate wines with floral and green apple character.

A Romanian white crossing meaning "royal maiden." Produces aromatic wines with apricot, peach, and muscat-like notes.

Italian white wine grape from Campania

Friuli's signature white grape, formerly called Tocai Friulano. Produces elegant wines with almond, citrus, and herbal flavors and a slightly bitter finish.

Hungary's noble white grape, the key variety in Tokaji wines. Produces everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet wines, with high acidity, smoky minerality, and flavors of apple and honey.

Italian white wine grape, primary grape of Soave

Both an appellation and informal grape name in Piedmont (the actual grape is Cortese). Produces crisp, mineral whites with citrus and almond flavors.

Aromatic white wine grape with spicy notes

Italian white wine grape, primary grape of Prosecco

A Spanish white grape from Galicia and Bierzo. Nearly extinct in the 1970s, now produces wines of exceptional quality with stone fruit, citrus, and mineral character. Often compared to white Burgundy.

The German name for Pinot Gris. Produces fuller-bodied wines than the Italian Grigio style. Baden and Pfalz produce the best examples.

Italian white wine grape from Campania

The specific Greco clone grown in Tufo, Campania. Produces structured, mineral whites with citrus, almond, and smoky volcanic character. Among southern Italy's finest whites.

The white mutation of Grenache. Produces full-bodied, rich whites with stone fruit and herbal flavors. Important in southern Rhône and Roussillon blends.

A Sicilian white grape once used primarily for Marsala production. Now makes excellent dry white wines with aromas of citrus, jasmine, and Mediterranean herbs.

A rare Croatian white grape from Korčula that only has female flowers and requires cross-pollination. Produces mineral, saline wines.

A white grape from southwest France, especially Jurançon. Produces both dry and sweet wines with intense aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, and spice. Thick skins enable late-harvest styles.

Austrian white wine grape, produces peppery wines

The German name for Chasselas, grown in Baden. Produces gentle, neutral wines for everyday drinking. The traditional grape of Markgräflerland.

The "linden leaf" grape of Hungary, blended with Furmint in Tokaji. Adds perfume and spice to the blend. Also makes fine dry varietal wines.

The Valais name for Savagnin Blanc (Traminer). Produces full-bodied, aromatic Swiss whites with exotic fruit and spice. Grown at high altitudes.

The white grape of Basque Country's Txakoli wines. Produces crisp, slightly sparkling wines with high acidity and green fruit character.

A Sicilian white grape producing soft, nutty wines with apple and almond flavors. Used in both table wines and Marsala blends.

A Hungarian aromatic white crossing. Produces intensely Muscat-like wines with grape and floral aromas. Best consumed young.

The principal white grape of Savoie in the French Alps. Produces light, refreshing wines with floral aromas and flavors of green apple and mountain herbs. Perfect for après-ski.

A rare Hungarian white from Somló. Produces powerful, mineral wines with a characteristic woolly texture. The name means "lamb's tail."

A German crossing of Trollinger and Riesling. Produces Riesling-like wines with floral aromas and crisp acidity. Popular in Pfalz and Rheinhessen.

A Hungarian white crossing meaning "little princess." Produces light, floral wines with Muscat-like aromas.

A rare Georgian white grape producing aromatic, full-bodied wines with peach, apricot, and honey character. Increasingly sought after for qvevri wines.

A white grape from Gaillac meaning "far from sight" because it grows high on the vine. Produces wines with citrus and exotic fruit character.

A Portuguese white grape from Vinho Verde. Produces aromatic wines with bay laurel (loureiro), citrus, and floral notes. Adds perfume to Vinho Verde blends.

A Spanish white grape, key in Cava production alongside Xarel·lo and Parellada. Produces fresh wines with apple and citrus character. Known as Viura in Rioja.

A Greek white grape rescued from extinction by Vangelis Gerovassiliou. Produces intensely aromatic wines with peach, jasmine, and citrus flavors.

Mediterranean white wine grape family

A Portuguese white grape used in Douro whites and white Port. Produces aromatic, medium-bodied wines with floral and stone fruit character.

The Istrian version of Malvasia, shared between Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. Produces aromatic wines with almond, apricot, and acacia character.

White wine grape from Rhône Valley

The full name for Marsanne, the white Rhône grape. Produces rich, waxy wines with almond, marzipan, and white peach flavors. Key in Hermitage Blanc.

A white grape from Gaillac and Limoux. Produces both still and sparkling wines with apple skin and pear aromas. Key in Blanquette de Limoux.

The sole grape of Muscadet in the Loire Valley. Produces light, bone-dry wines with citrus and mineral character, often aged on lees (sur lie) for added texture. Perfect with seafood.

The Italian name for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Star of Moscato d'Asti and Asti Spumante, producing sweet, frothy wines with peach and orange blossom aromas.

Greek aromatic white wine grape

A Georgian white grape often blended with Rkatsiteli. Produces aromatic wines with pear and floral notes. Used in both qvevri and European-style wines.

German white wine grape, cross of Riesling

A fragrant white grape used in Bordeaux blends and sweet wines of Sauternes. Adds floral, musky aromas to blends. Also used in Monbazillac and Australia (as Tokay in Rutherglen).

Both an appellation and informal name for Melon de Bourgogne in the Loire. Produces crisp, saline whites perfect with oysters and seafood.

Aromatic white wine grape, produces sweet wines

The oldest and finest member of the Muscat family. Produces intensely aromatic wines with orange blossom, grape, and rose petal. Used for Moscato d'Asti and Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.

A large-berried Muscat variety used for both wine and table grapes. Produces rich, grapey wines. Key in Muscat de Rivesaltes and South African dessert wines.

A lighter, less aromatic Muscat variety popular in Alsace and Eastern Europe. Produces delicate wines with floral and spice notes.

A rare white grape from Barolo territory in Piedmont. Produces aromatic wines with citrus, sage, and chamomile notes. One of Piedmont's white discoveries.

An Austrian white grape producing full-bodied wines with nutty, honeyed character. Best from Thermenregion and Wachau.

Trentino's native white grape. Produces delicate wines with hazelnut (noce = nut) and apple flavors. Also dried to make the rare sweet Vino Santo Trentino.

Sardinia's most ancient white grape. Produces simple, refreshing wines with mild citrus flavors. Named after the island's prehistoric nuraghi stone towers.

A rare Campanian white once served at the Bourbon royal table. Produces rich, textured wines with peach, almond, and honey character.

A delicate Spanish white grape grown at high altitudes in Penedès. Adds floral aromas and freshness to Cava blends. The most elegant of the Cava trio.

A white grape from central Italy producing light, fresh wines with citrus and wildflower notes. Name comes from sparrows (passero) attracted to its sweet fruit.

An Italian white grape from Abruzzo and Marche (named for sheep, not cheese). Produces structured wines with citrus, herb, and mineral character.

A white grape from southwest France used in Jurançon blends. Adds richness and exotic fruit character. Never vinified alone.

French white wine grape, produces sweet wines

A rare Swiss grape from Valais producing distinctive wines with intense grapefruit, rhubarb, and saline flavors. Has a characteristic salty finish. One of Switzerland's finest white varieties.

French white wine grape, produces crisp wines

A white grape from Liguria, closely related to Vermentino. Produces aromatic wines with peach, herb, and saline character reflecting the Riviera terroir.

A white mutation of Pinot Noir, widely grown in Alsace and northern Italy (as Pinot Bianco). Produces round, medium-bodied wines with apple, pear, and mild spice flavors.

Italian name for Pinot Gris

Gray-skinned white wine grape

Croatia's finest white grape from the island of Korčula. Produces rich, tropical wines with fig, melon, and almond flavors.

One of Europe's highest-altitude grapes, grown in the Aosta Valley at over 1,000 meters. Produces crisp, mineral whites.

The former name for Glera, changed in 2009 to protect the Prosecco appellation. Produces light, frothy sparkling wines with pear and white flower aromas.

An ancient white grape from Friuli. Has gained fame through orange wine production using extended skin contact. Naturally high in acidity, producing wines that range from crisp whites to complex ambers.

Aromatic white wine grape, can be dry or sweet

One of the world's oldest grape varieties, originating in Georgia. Widely planted across Eastern Europe. Produces wines ranging from dry to sweet, often made in traditional Georgian clay qvevri.

A Greek white grape from the island of Kefalonia. Produces mineral, citrusy wines with notable acidity. Thrives on the island's limestone slopes.

Arneis as grown in the sandy soils of Roero in Piedmont. Produces delicate, aromatic whites with pear and almond flavors.

The Provençal name for Vermentino. Produces aromatic whites with citrus, white flower, and herbal notes. Key grape in Côtes de Provence whites.

A rare Austrian white from Thermenregion. Produces full-bodied, spicy wines with stone fruit and exotic aromas. Always blended with Zierfandler in traditional style.

White wine grape from Rhône Valley

Crisp, aromatic white wine grape

A pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc. Produces richer, less herbaceous wines with stone fruit and round texture. Rare but prized in Bordeaux.

A distinctive grape from the Jura region of France. Used to make the unique Vin Jaune (yellow wine), aged under a veil of yeast. Produces wines with nutty, oxidative character reminiscent of dry Sherry.

A German crossing of Riesling and an unknown grape. Produces aromatic wines with grapefruit, blackcurrant leaf, and exotic fruit flavors. Excellent in sweet styles.

White wine grape, often blended with Sauvignon Blanc

The driest style of Madeira, made from this high-acid grape. Produces bone-dry, tangy wines with citrus, almond, and mineral character. Superb as an aperitif.

A German white grape at its best in Franken. Produces earthy, mineral wines with subtle fruit. In Franken, bottled in the distinctive Bocksbeutel flask.

A white grape widely grown in Alsace and Franken (Germany). Produces light, easy-drinking wines with green apple and herbal flavors. At its best in Alsace Grand Cru sites.

Romania's aromatic white grape, related to Muscat. Produces perfumed wines with rose petal, lychee, and honey flavors.

A rare Piedmontese white grape making a dramatic comeback in the Colli Tortonesi. Produces age-worthy wines with peach, mineral, and honey complexity.

Argentine white wine grape, aromatic

Argentina's signature aromatic white. Produces perfumed wines with Muscat-like aromas of rose petal, lychee, and citrus. Best from Salta's high-altitude vineyards.

The parent grape of Gewürztraminer, originally from Alto Adige (Tramin). Produces wines with less intense but similar aromatic character.

Italian white wine grape, produces light wines

The Basque wine style made from Hondarrabi Zuri grapes. Produces tart, effervescent white wines with green apple and citrus character. Poured from height to aerate.

French white wine grape, also known as Trebbiano

Spanish white wine grape from Rueda

A Portuguese white grape used in Madeira and increasingly in Australian wines. Produces medium-bodied wines with tropical fruit and honey notes.

A high-quality Italian white grape from the Marche region. Produces structured wines with flavors of green apple, lemon, almond, and a characteristic bitter finish. Ages surprisingly well.

Mediterranean white wine grape

An Italian white grape most famous in Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Produces crisp, mineral wines with citrus and almond character. Unrelated to red Vernaccia di Oristano.

A rare Cretan white grape revived in the 1990s. Produces rich, textured wines with tropical fruit and honey notes.

Aromatic white wine grape, full-bodied

The main white grape of Rioja, also called Macabeo. Produces fresh wines young, or rich, oxidative whites when oak-aged in the traditional style.

An Armenian white grape producing golden wines with stone fruit, honey, and floral character. One of Armenia's most promising indigenous varieties.

The German name for Pinot Blanc. Produces round, medium-bodied wines with apple and pear flavors. Increasingly popular in Baden and Pfalz.

Widely planted in Austria and Central Europe, unrelated to true Riesling. Produces light, crisp wines with green apple and floral notes. Also used for excellent sweet wines in Burgenland.

A Catalan white grape essential to Cava. Adds body, earthy character, and aging potential to sparkling blends. Increasingly impressive as a still wine.

The Sicilian name for Muscat of Alexandria. Makes the legendary Passito di Pantelleria, a dried-grape dessert wine with apricot, fig, and honey flavors.

A rare Austrian white from Thermenregion, traditionally paired with Rotgipfler. Produces aromatic wines with spice and stone fruit character.

A white grape from Herzegovina. Produces structured, aromatic wines with floral and citrus character. The pride of Mostar's vineyards.

White mutation of Cinsault

Gray mutation of Grenache, used for rosé wines

A rare pink-skinned Muscat producing aromatic, light rosé wines with rose petal and Turkish delight flavors. Grown primarily in Trentino-Alto Adige.

Not a grape but the famous rosé appellation of the Rhône, made primarily from Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre. Known as France's most serious rosé.