Wine Names A to Z

Grape researchers estimate that there are over 10,000 different grape varieties. This list of wine names A to Z includes all of the major grapes and wine styles that are made around the world.

In some countries, wines go by the grape name, for example, Chardonnay or Merlot. In other countries, wines go by their geographical growing region or wine style, like Bordeaux, Champagne, or Ice Wine.

Wines with (*)  after them indicate names tied to a geographical region or wine style, not the grape itself (or may even be blends of different grapes). 

Helpful Tip: If you’re looking just for a list of red wine names, head over to this post.

A

Agiorgitiko

Aglianico

Airén

Albariño – Check out this post to learn more about Albariño wines.

Albillo

Aleatico

Alfrocheiro

Alicante Bouschet

Aligoté

Amarone*

Ambulo Blanco

Alvarelhȃo

Ansonica

Aragónez

Aramon

Arinto

Arneis

Arrufiac

Aspiran

Assyrtiko

Asti*

Athiri

Aubun

Aurore

Auxerrois

Avesso

Azal

B

Bacchus

Baco

Baga

Baiyu

Barbarossa

Barbera

Barolo*

Bastardo

Beaujolais* – Check out this post on why Beaujolais Nouveau’s such a big deal.

Bergeron

Bianco d’Alessano

Bical

Blau

Blauburger

Blauburgunder

Blaufränkish

Boal

Bobal

Bonarda

Bondola

Bordeaux* – Check out this post on how to pick a good Bordeaux.

Borraçal

Bosco

Bouchet

Bourboulenc

Bovale

Brachetto

Brancellao

Braquet

Breton

Brunello

Burger

Burgunder

Burgundy*

C

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Gernischt

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Severny

Calabrese

Callet

Camarate

Caminante Blanc

Caminare Noir

Canaiolo

Connonau

Cape Riesling

Cardinal

Carignan

Carmenere

Carricante

Castelȁo

Catarratto

Catawba

Cava*

Cayuga White

Cencibel

Cercial

Cereza

Cesanese

Chablis*

Chambourcin

Champagne* – Check out this post with 15 Champagne facts.

Charbono

Chardonel

Chardonnay – Here’s a quick read on 5 fun Chardonnay facts.

Chasan

Chaselas

Chelois

Chenin

Chianti* – Check out this post on how to pick out great Chianti wines.

Chiavennasca

Cienna

Cinsaut

Clairette

Cococciola

Colombard

Concord

Cortese

Corvina

Corvinone

Cot

Cremant*

Criolla Chica

Criolla Grande

Crljenak Kastelansk

Crouchen

D

Dolcetto

Doña Blanca

Dornfelder

Douce Noire

Durif

Dutchess

E

Ehrenfelser

Encruzado

Erbaluce

Esgana Cȁo

Espadeiro

F

Falanghina

Fernȁo Pires

Fetească

Fiano

Folle Blanche

Folle Noire

Forcallat tinta

Frappato

Frascati*

Freisa

French Colombard

Friulano

Fromenteau

Frontenac

Fumé blanc

Furmint

G

Gaglioppo

Gamay Noir

Garanoir

Garganega

Garnacha

Garnacha Blanca

Garnacha Peluda

Garnacha Tintorera

Gewürztraminer

Glera

Godello

Goldburger

Goldmuskateller

Gordo

Gouais Blanc

Graciano

Gran Negro

Granaccia

Grasevina

Grau

Grauburgunder

Grecanico Dorato

Grechetto

Greco

Greco Bianco

Greco Nero

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Noir

Grignolino

Grillo

Gringet

Grolleau Noir

Groslot

Gro Manseng

Grüner Veltliner

H

Hanepoot

Harriague

Hárslevelü

Herbemont

Hondarrabi Beltza

Hondarrabi Zuri

I

Ice Wine*

Inzolia

Isabella

J

Jaen

Jakot

Juan García

K

Kadarka

Kalecik Karasi

Kanzler

Kekfrankos

Kerner

Kevedinka

Klevener de Heiligenstein

Klevner

Koshu

Kotsifali

Kövidinka

L

La Crosse

Labrusca

Lagrein

Lambrusco*

Lemberger

Listan

Listan Negro

Loureiro

M

Macabeo

Madeira* – Here’s a fun post on how Madeira was almost a dowry present.

Madrasa

Malaga Blanc

Malagousia

Malbec – Here’s an easy overview post of Malbec wines.

Malvasia

Malvoisie

Manseng Noir

Manto Negro

Marechal Foch

Maria Gomes

Marquette

Marsala*

Marsanne

Marselan

Marzemino

Mataro

Maturana Blanca

Mauzac

Mavrodaphne

Mavrud

Mazuelo

Melnik

Melon

Mencia

Merenzao

Meritage*

Merlot

Meslier St. François

Meunier

Milgranet

Misket

Mission

Molinara

Moll

Monastrell

Mondeuse Noire

Montepulciano

Morillon

Moristel

Moscatel

Moscatel de Alejandria

Moscatel de Austria

Moscato

Moscato d’Asti*

Moschofilero

Mourvèdre 

Müller-Thurgau

Muscadelle

Muscardin

Muscat

Muscat Bailey A

Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat of Frontignan

Muscat of Hamburg

Muscat Ottonel

Muskateller

Muskat-Ottonel

Muskat-Silvaner

Muskotály

N

Nebbiolo – Visit this post about Nebbiolo wines.

Negramoll

Negrara

Negroamaro

Nerello

Nero d’Avola

Neyret

Niagra

Nieddera

Nielluccio

Norton

Nosiola

O

Orange Muscat

Ormeasco

Ortego

Ortrugo

Ottavienello

P

Païen

País

Palomino Fino

Pansa Blanca

Pardillo

Parellada

Paseante Noir

Passerina

Pecorino

Pederna

Pedro Giménez

Pedero Ximénez

Pelaverga

Peloursin

Periquita

Perricone

Perrum

Persan

Petite Sirah

Petit Manseng

Petit Meslier

Petit Verdot

Picapoll Blanco

Picolit

Piedirosso

Pignatello

Pignola Valtellinese

Pignoletto

Pignolo

Pineau

Pineau d’Aunis

Pinot Bianco

Pinot Blanc/Pinot Blanco

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris

Pinot Meunier

Pinot Nero

Pinot Noir – Here’s a side-by-side comparison post of Pinot and Cab.

Pinot Noir Précoce

Pinot St George

Pinotage

Piquepoul

Port*

Portugieser

Poulsard

Primitivo

Prosecco* – Check out this post on why Prosecco isn’t just cheap Champagne.

Prugnolo Gentil

R

Rabigato

Raboso

Raffiac

Räuschling

Ravat

Rebula

Refosco

Regent

Reichenstiner

Rhein Riesling

Ribolla

Riesling

Rivaner

Rkatsiteli

Robola

Roditis

Rolle

Rollo

Rondinella

Rondo

Rosana

Rosenmuskateller

Rossignola

Roupeiro

Roussanne

Rubin

Ruby Cabernet

Ruländer

S

Sagrantino

St. Laurent

Samsó

Sangiovese

Saperavi

Sárga Muskotály

Sauternes*

Sauvignon Blanc – Here’s a fun post on why New Zealand Sav. Blanc is so good.

Sauvignon Gris

Sauvignon Vert

Sauvignonasse

Savagnin Blanc

Savanin Noir

Savagnin Rose

Savatiano

Schiava

Schönburger

Schwarzriesling

Sciacarello

Scuppernong

Seibel

Semillon – Here’s a helpful post on the different styles of Semillon wine.

Sercial

Severny

Seyval Blanc

Sherry* – Is Sherry wine? Yes! Check out this useful post on Sherry wine.

Shiraz

Silvaner

Sirah

Smederevka

Soave*

Sousão

Spätburgunder

Steen*

Sultana

Super Tuscan*

Sylvaner

Syrah

T

Tannat

Tarrango

Taurasi*

Tempranillo

Teoulier Noir

Teroldego

Terrantez

Terret

Thiniatiko

Thompson Seedless

Tibouren

Timorasso

Tinta Amarela

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Caiada

Tinta Francisc

Tinta Negra

Tinta Pinheira

Tinta Roriz

Tinta de Rota

Tinto Cão

Tinto del Pais

Tocai

Tokaji*

Torontel

Torrontés

Tourbat

Touriga Franca

Touriga Nacional

Trajadura

Traminer

Traminette

Trbljan

Trebbiano

Treixadura

Trepat

Tressallier

Tressot

Tribidrag

Trincadeira

Trolllinger

Trousseau

Tsolikouri

Tyrian

U

Ugni Blanc

Ull de Llebre

Uva Abruzzese

V

Valdiguié

Valpolicella*

Veltliner

Verdea

Verdeca

Verdejo – Discover more about Verdejo wine with this quick post.

Verdelho

Verdello

Verdessse

Verdicchio*

Verdiso

Verduzzo Friulano

Verduzzo Trevigiano

Vermentino – Check out this post to learn more about Vermentino wines.

Vernaccia

Vespaiola

Vespolina

Vidal

Vignoles

Vilana

Villard

Vinahão

Vin Doux Naturel* – Dive into this post on VDN wines.

Vinho Verde*

Vin Santo*

Viognier

Viosinho

Viura

W

Welschriesling

Würzer

X

Xarello

Xinomavro

Xynisteri

Z

Zalagyöngye

Zalema

Zametovka

Zelen

Zenit

Zibibbo – Check out this quick overview of Sicilian wines. 

Zinfandel

Zweigelt

Conclusion

Most wine drinkers are familiar with mainstream, international grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, for example.

But with so many wines made around the world, you could literally spend your life trying to taste them all!

You won’t be able to find wines made from all of these grapes in every market, but you can certainly find many of them in specialty wine shops and online. 

Check out the list of red wine names here if you’re curious.