🍇 Red Wine Grape Varieties
| Rank | Variety | Key Characteristics | View details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabernet Sauvignon | The world’s most recognized and widely planted red variety. High tannin and acidity. | View details |
| 2 | Merlot | Softer and fruitier than Cab Sauv; highly popular and planted globally. | View details |
| 3 | Pinot Noir | Classic variety of Burgundy. Known for elegance, complexity, and high prestige. | View details |
| 4 | Syrah / Shiraz | Northern Rhône (Syrah) and Australia (Shiraz). Full-bodied, peppery, dark fruit. | View details |
| 5 | Tempranillo | Spain’s flagship variety (Rioja, Ribera del Duero). Medium to full-bodied, earthy. | View details |
| 6 | Sangiovese | Italy’s most planted red variety (Chianti, Brunello). High acidity, savory profile. | View details |
| 7 | Grenache / Garnacha | Key component in Southern Rhône blends (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and Spain. High alcohol. | View details |
| 8 | Malbec | Argentina’s signature grape. Deep color, full-bodied, dark plum and chocolate notes. | View details |
| 9 | Cabernet Franc | Parent of Cab Sauv and Merlot. Important in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley (Chinon). | View details |
| 10 | Nebbiolo | Noble Italian variety (Barolo, Barbaresco). High tannin and acidity, floral/tar notes. | View details |
| 11 | Zinfandel | California’s heritage grape. Ripe, jammy fruit, often high alcohol. | View details |
| 12 | Carmenère | Signature grape of Chile. Herbal, bell pepper notes, dark fruit. | View details |
| 13 | Mourvèdre / Monastrell | Key blending grape (GSM). Dark color, meaty, gamey notes. | View details |
| 14 | Gamay | Primary grape of Beaujolais (France). Light-bodied, fresh, red fruit flavors. | View details |
| 15 | Corvina | Main grape for Valpolicella and Amarone wines in Veneto, Italy. | View details |
| 16 | Tannat | Known for extremely high tannin. Key in Madiran (France) and Uruguay. | View details |
🍾 White Wine Grape Varieties
| Rank | Variety | Key Characteristics | View details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chardonnay | The world’s most famous and versatile white grape. Styles range from lean to buttery. | View details |
| 2 | Sauvignon Blanc | High acidity, distinctive herbal and citrus notes. Key in Sancerre and New Zealand. | View details |
| 3 | Riesling | Highly aromatic, high acidity. Versatile, from bone-dry to intensely sweet dessert wines. | View details |
| 4 | Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio | Dry, light, and crisp (Italy’s Pinot Grigio) or richer and spicier (Alsace’s Pinot Gris). | View details |
| 5 | Chenin Blanc | Loire Valley (Vouvray) and South Africa. High acidity, flavors of apple, quince, and honey. | View details |
| 6 | Viognier | Primary grape of Condrieu (Rhône). Full-bodied, low acidity, apricot and floral aromas. | View details |
| 7 | Sémillon | Important blending grape in Bordeaux (often with SB), especially for Sauternes (sweet wine). | View details |
| 8 | Gewürztraminer | Highly aromatic, low acidity. Distinctive lychee, rose, and spice notes (Alsace). | View details |
| 9 | Albariño | Signature grape of Rías Baixas (Spain). High acid, citrus, and saline notes. | View details |
| 10 | Verdejo | Key grape of Rueda (Spain). Medium-bodied, slightly bitter, fennel notes. | View details |