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

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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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Molinara

Red · Light

A pale, very fresh red—especially useful for adding acidity and lightness to traditional Veneto blends.

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Mourvèdre

Red · Full-bodied

A dark, structured and spicy red, with black fruit, herbal notes and sometimes a wild streak that gives it plenty of personality.

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Parellada

White · Light

A light, delicate and fresh Catalan white, with citrus and floral notes, often used to add finesse and lightness to sparkling wines.

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Petite Perle

Red · Medium

A cold-climate hybrid red, fruity and supple, with cherry and small dark berries, well suited to withstand northern winters.

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Pinot gris

White · Medium

A supple, fruity white—often more rounded than sharp—showing pear and peach with a pleasant texture that makes it very versatile.

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Pinot noir

Red · Light

A fine, delicate and highly aromatic red, driven by red fruit, with few tannins but plenty of freshness and nuance.

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Radisson

Red · Medium

A cold-climate hybrid red, fruity and lively, with red and black berry notes and a supple structure suited to northern wines.

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Riesling

White · Light

A bright, precise and intensely aromatic white, capable of being very dry or a bit softer, always supported by remarkable acidity.

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Rondinella

Red · Medium

A red from the Veneto mostly valued in blends, where it brings color, fruit and freshness alongside Corvina.

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Sabrevois

Red · Full-bodied

A rustic, generous red hybrid, well suited to cold climates, with plenty of dark fruit, spice and a fairly straightforward structure.

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Saint-Pépin

Profile coming soon

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Sangiovese

Red · Medium

A lively, savoury Italian red dominated by cherry and herbs, with an acidity that makes it especially at home at the table.

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Sauvignon blanc

White · Light

A lively, highly aromatic white, often marked by citrus, fresh herbs and a crisp acidity.

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Seyval

White · Light

A cool-climate hybrid grape that generally produces light, dry and very fresh white wines, with citrus and apple.

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Seyval blanc

White · Light

A fresh, light, lemony hybrid white, very comfortable in cold climates and particularly well suited to simple, clean wines.

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Seyval noir

Red · Medium

A cold-climate hybrid red, generally light to medium-bodied, showing red fruit, bright freshness and a fairly supple structure.

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Syrah

Red · Full-bodied

A dark, spicy and generous red, marked by black fruit and pepper, with plenty of character without necessarily being heavy.

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Tempranillo

Red · Full-bodied

A structured yet approachable Spanish red, with red and black fruit, spice and often a pleasing affinity for oak ageing.

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Tinta Barroca

Red · Full-bodied

A generous, supple Portuguese red, rich in dark fruit, often used in Douro blends to bring roundness and richness.

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Tinta Roriz

Red · Full-bodied

The Portuguese name for Tempranillo: a structured, fruity red with plum, cherry and spice, commonly found in Douro wines.