Directory

Grape varieties

Quickly understand what a grape variety brings to the glass: its style, aromas, structure and the bottles in which to discover it.

70 grape varieties in the directory

Understand

What is a
grape variety?

A grape variety is a type of grape used to make wine. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Riesling are all grape varieties.

Each has its own character: some produce light, fresh wines, while others are richer, fruitier, more tannic or aromatic. Climate, soil and the producer’s work then shape how the grape expresses itself in the glass.

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Frontenac

Red · Medium

A cold-hardy red grape variety, especially important in northern wine regions like Quebec.

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Frontenac blanc

White · Light

A white grape very resistant to cold, particularly suited to northern vineyards and able to retain lively acidity.

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Frontenac gris

White · Medium

A hybrid variety that thrives in cold climates, producing fruity, fresh whites and rosés that are often very expressive.

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Frontenac noir

Red · Medium

A northerly red that's generous with fruit, with bright acidity and plenty of small dark fruits — a signature well suited to cold climates.

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Gamaret

Red · Full-bodied

A colourful, fleshy red packed with black fruit and spice, offering generous structure without necessarily becoming heavy.

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Gamay

Red · Light

A light red, juicy and brimming with red fruit — perfect when you want a fresh, generous wine without heaviness.

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Garganega

White · Light

A fresh, delicate Italian white with citrus, stone fruit and a subtle almond note that gives it plenty of personality.

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Garnacha

Red · Full-bodied

A sunny, generous and mouthwatering red, full of ripe red fruit and spices, with plenty of warmth but generally supple tannins.

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Gewurztraminer

White · Full-bodied

A very aromatic white, floral and exotic, with generous texture and an aroma that's impossible to miss.

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Graciano

Red · Full-bodied

An intense, aromatic Spanish red, often used to bring freshness, colour and depth to blends.

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Grenache

Red · Full-bodied

A warm, generous red, full of ripe red fruit and spice, often supple despite its power.

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Grüner Veltliner

White · Light

A lively, dry and precise white, with citrus, apple and a subtle peppery note that makes it very distinctive.

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Loureiro

White · Light

A light Portuguese white, very fresh and floral, with citrus and floral notes that make it particularly refreshing.

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Lucie Kuhlmann

Red · Medium

A red hybrid well suited to cold climates, usually fruity and richly coloured, with notes of dark berries and a distinctly northern character.

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Macabeo

White · Light

A fresh, subtle Spanish white with citrus, apple and floral notes: easy to enjoy on its own but also very useful in blends.

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Malvasia Nera

Red · Medium

A traditional Italian red grape variety often used in blends, valued for its fruit, floral notes and its ability to lend suppleness.

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Marquette

Red · Medium

A surprisingly elegant northern hybrid red, with cherry, dark fruit and spice, capable of producing wines that are supple yet structured.

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Maréchal Foch

Red · Medium

A dark, fruity hybrid red, often marked by black cherry, blackberry and spice, well suited to regions where winter means business.

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Melon de Bourgogne

White · Light

A light, dry and very fresh white, best known for its taut, saline wines: exactly the kind of bottle that calls for seafood.

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Merlot

Red · Full-bodied

A rounded, supple and generous red, dominated by plum and dark fruit, with soft tannins that make it particularly approachable.