With over 1,300 grape varieties worldwide it can be hard to choose. From traditional, noble varieties to something completely new it is best to know the grapes’ characteristics to truly enjoy your wine.
A highly aromatic grape variety that has the ability to produce outstanding and complex wines. It is deeply coloured, with pink skins making it easy to recognise in the glass. It’s one of the four noble varieties in Alsace and historically has shown great significance.
Read MoreConfusing because of its name. ‘Montepulciano’ is a much more famous medieval hill town in Tuscany, Italy.
Read MoreA fantastic white grape variety that is indigenous to Greece, in particular, the island of Santorini. However, plantings of the grape are increasing globally.
Read MoreIf you know anything about ancient Gods, then you may have heard of Bacchus (aka. Dionysus) the God of wine. Bacchus is also the name of a relatively unknown grape that’s making a growing name for itself in the UK
Read MoreA black grape variety best known in Chile. Phylloxera almost wiped it out but luckily plantings remained.
Read MoreThe most famous variety used in the production of port. High tannin, acid and deeply coloured wines. It's grown throughout Portugal and also in Spain, USA, Australia and South Africa.
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An elegant wine, with floral and fruit notes mainly found in the Abruzzo and Marche regions in Italy.
Read MoreAn Italian grape used predominately in Abruzzo and Marche. It can be used in a range of styles but typically creates fresh, fruity wines.
Read MoreAn extremely well known grape making wines all over the world. Depending on the wine making techniques used it can be very varied in style from fresh, crisp and refreshing to an oaked style often referred to as fume Blanc.
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