A list of major grape varieties used in winemaking.
Overview
Wine Grape Varieties
Wine grape varieties are grape cultivars with characteristics suitable for winemaking. They are classified into red wine, white wine, and rosé wine varieties, each possessing unique flavor, aroma, tannin, and acidity characteristics. Major international varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling, known as the '7 Noble Grapes,' which are widely cultivated around the world.
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| code | slug | name | description | acidity | body | origin | tannins | type | sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R01 | cabernet-sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Full-bodied red wine grape with high tannins and aging potential. | medium-high | full | Bordeaux, France | high | Red Wine | |
| R02 | merlot | Merlot | Medium to full-bodied red wine grape with soft, approachable tannins. | medium | medium-full | Bordeaux, France | medium | Red Wine | |
| R03 | pinot-noir | Pinot Noir | Light to medium-bodied elegant red wine grape with delicate, complex flavors. | high | light-medium | Burgundy, France | low-medium | Red Wine | |
| R04 | syrah | Syrah (Shiraz) | Full-bodied, spicy red wine grape producing powerful wines. | medium | full | Rhône Valley, France | medium-high | Red Wine | |
| R05 | malbec | Malbec | Deep-colored, robust red wine grape particularly popular in Argentina. | medium | full | France (now mainly Argentina) | medium-high | Red Wine | |
| R06 | sangiovese | Sangiovese | Italy's signature red wine grape with high acidity and bright fruit flavors. | high | medium | Tuscany, Italy | medium-high | Red Wine | |
| R07 | tempranillo | Tempranillo | Spain's signature red wine grape with earthy, complex flavors. | medium | medium-full | Spain | medium | Red Wine | |
| R08 | grenache | Grenache (Garnacha) | Fruity, spicy red wine grape popular in the Rhône Valley and Spain. | low-medium | medium-full | Spain | low-medium | Red Wine | |
| R09 | nebbiolo | Nebbiolo | Premium red wine grape from Piedmont, Italy. High tannins, suitable for long aging. | high | full | Piedmont, Italy | high | Red Wine | |
| R10 | zinfandel | Zinfandel | Fruit-forward red wine grape representative of California. | medium | full | Croatia (now mainly California) | medium | Red Wine | |
| W01 | chardonnay | Chardonnay | Most versatile white wine grape, ranging from creamy to crisp styles. | medium-high | medium-full | Burgundy, France | White Wine | dry | |
| W02 | sauvignon-blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Crisp, aromatic white wine grape with high acidity. | high | light-medium | Loire Valley and Bordeaux, France | White Wine | dry | |
| W03 | riesling | Riesling | Highly aromatic white wine grape capable of styles from sweet to dry. | very-high | light-medium | Germany | White Wine | dry-to-sweet | |
| W04 | pinot-grigio | Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) | Light, crisp white wine grape particularly popular in Italy. | medium-high | light-medium | France (popular in Italy) | White Wine | dry | |
| W05 | chenin-blanc | Chenin Blanc | High-acidity, versatile white wine grape also important in South Africa. | high | light-medium | Loire Valley, France | White Wine | dry-to-sweet | |
| W06 | gewurztraminer | Gewürztraminer | Highly aromatic white wine grape characterized by lychee aroma. | low-medium | medium-full | Alsace, Northern Italy | White Wine | off-dry | |
| W07 | viognier | Viognier | Full-bodied, aromatic white wine grape famous in Condrieu, Rhône Valley. | low | full | Rhône Valley, France | White Wine | dry | |
| W08 | semillon | Sémillon | Grape variety used in Bordeaux whites and botrytized sweet wines. | medium | medium | Bordeaux, France | White Wine | dry-to-sweet | |
| W09 | albarino | Albariño (Alvarinho) | Crisp white wine grape representative of Rías Baixas, Spain. | high | light | Galicia, Spain | White Wine | dry | |
| W10 | gruner-veltliner | Grüner Veltliner | Austria's signature white wine grape characterized by white pepper aroma. | high | light-medium | Austria | White Wine | dry |