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ABC

Explore grape varieties beginning with A, B, and C — from familiar international names to quiet local cultivars with their own vineyard character.

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Grape profiles in ABC

A quiet index of A, B, and C varieties, ordered by title.

  • BOURBOULENC

    Bourboulenc is a traditional white grape from southern France, known for its fresh and restrained profile. Late-ripening and… Read more

  • BOUVIER

    Bouvier is a rare, early-ripening white grape from Central Europe, known for its soft texture and muscat-like aroma.… Read more

  • BRACHETTO

    Brachetto is a unique aromatic black grape from Piemonte, known for its light, playful wines like the sweet,… Read more

  • BRAQUET NOIR

    Braquet Noir is a rare red grape from Provence, known for its floral, delicate wines that blend lightness… Read more

  • BRAUCOL

    Braucol, also known as Fer Servadou, is a tough, dark red grape from South West France. Think peppery,… Read more

  • BRIANNA

    Brianna is a cheerful cold-climate hybrid white grape developed for northern vineyards, known for its early ripening and… Read more

  • CABERNET FRANC

    Cabernet Franc is an elegant red grape known for its freshness, fine tannin, and fragrant profile of red… Read more

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    Cabernet Sauvignon is a revered black grape originating from Bordeaux, celebrated for its small berries, thick skins, and… Read more

  • CALITOR NOIR

    Calitor Noir is an old-school red grape from southern France, known for its large bunches and light, rustic… Read more

  • CAMARATE

    Camarate is a traditional Portuguese red grape that’s all about dark flavors and a soft, rustic vibe. Not… Read more

  • CANAIOLO NERO

    Canaiolo Nero is an old Tuscan red grape with a mellow vibe, known for its soft tannins and… Read more

  • CARIGNAN

    Carignan is a historic Mediterranean red grape known for its rustic vigor and savory depth. Originating from Spain,… Read more

  • CARMENÈRE

    Ampelique Grape Profile Carménère Origin, viticulture, morphology, wine styles, and place. Carménère is one of the old red… Read more

  • CARRICANTE

    Carricante is Etna’s star white grape, all about high acidity and volcanic vibes. It thrives in Sicily’s cool… Read more

  • CASAVECCHIA

    Ampelique Grape Profile Casavecchia Origin, viticulture, morphology, wine styles, and place. Casavecchia is a rare black grape from… Read more

  • CASTELÃO

    Castelão is a cool Portuguese red grape that thrives in hot, sandy soils. It has a rustic vibe… Read more

  • CATARRATTO

    Catarratto is a historic Sicilian white grape known for its citrus flavors, herbal notes, and soft texture. It… Read more

  • CATAWBA

    Catawba is a nostalgic American grape known for its pinkish-red color and “foxy” taste, rooted in early U.S.… Read more

  • CAYETANA BLANCA

    Cayetana Blanca is a classic Spanish white grape known for being high-yielding and heat-tolerant. It’s not flashy or… Read more

  • CESANESE

    Cesanese is a unique red grape from Lazio, Italy, known for its spicy, smooth profile featuring sour cherry… Read more