Grape Varietal Descriptions

Grape Varietal Descriptions

Definitions for Different Types of Grapes

There’s more to know about wine than whether it’s red or white. Learn about the different types of wines with this educational guide to grape varietals.

Red Grape Varietals

AglianicoNebbiolo
BarberaNorton
Cabernet FrancPetit Verdot
Cabernet SauvignonPetite Sirah
CarmenèrePinotage
CatawbaPinot Noir
ChambourcinPrimitivo
CharbonoSagrantino
ConcordSangiovese
Grenache NoirSaperavi
LagreinSusumaniello
MalbecSyrah
MerlotTempranillo
MuscadineZinfandel

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• GAYOT’s Wine Glossary
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White Grape Varietals

AlbariñoPinot Grigio/Gris
ChardonnayRiesling
Chenin BlancRoussanne
GewürztraminerSauvignon Blanc
Grüner VeltlinerSémillon
MuscadineSeyval Blanc
NiagaraTorrontés
Petite ArvineVidal Blanc
Pinot BlancVillard Blanc
Viognier