Alicante Bouschet is a rare red grape hybrid, created by Henri Bouschet, with both red skins and red flesh, known as a teinturier.
Barbera, often overshadowed by Barolo in Piedmont, is a beloved everyday red wine variety with widespread plantings around the world.
Bonarda, distinct from its Italian counterpart, is a fruity and smooth red grape grown in Argentina, often blended with Malbec for added complexity.
Brachetto d'Acqui is a semi-sparkling, sweet red wine from Piedmont known for it's candied and floral aromatics.
Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of raspberry, bramble, and bell pepper (pyrazines).
Chardonnay is now the most widely planted white grape variety, globally. Chardonnay is a major grape in Champagne, and other sparkling wines.
Cinsault is a red wine grape used in Rhône blends and Provençal rosés; Cinsault delivers fresh, punchy reds that are floral and fruity.
A rare, fruity find from Sicily, Frappato bursts with aromas of sweet red berries and incense spice, sometimes blended with Nero d'Avola.
Grenache is both fruit-forward and aromatic with crisp acidity. The French have championed this grape but it’s original home is Spain!
Grenache Blanc is a color mutation of Grenache, producing full-bodied white wines that are sometimes aged in oak.
Malbec, a dark-skinned red grape, is popular in France and Argentina, often used in Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux blends.
Montepulciano, a red grape variety from Italy's Abruzzo region, produces wines with ripe fruit flavors and soft tannins.
Nebbiolo is a red wine grape grown mostly in Piedmont, Italy. Nebbiolo is used in two popular Italian wines: Barolo and Barbaresco.
Riesling is a white wine grape mostly grown in cool climates, like Germany and the U.S. Riesling wines can be sweet, but also crisp and refreshing.
Syrah is a dark red wine grape currently popular with growers in France and the U.S.; it makes many styles and blends.
Tannat tastes range from red to black fruit with a decent dose of black licorice, vanilla, dark chocolate, espresso, and smoke
Tempranillo is a red wine grape variety currently growing in Spain and Portugal. It's the third-most planted wine grape in the world.
Viognier is a rich, oily white wine that originated in the Northern Rhône and is rapidly growing in popularity around the world.