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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.

  • CÉSAR

    César is a unique red grape from northern Burgundy, known for its deep color and strong tannins. Unlike… Read more

  • CHAMBOURCIN

    Chambourcin is a cool-climate hybrid grape from France, praised for its deep color and resilience against disease. It… Read more

  • CHARDONNAY

    Chardonnay is this cool white grape from Burgundy that’s super adaptable and can make all sorts of wines,… Read more

  • CHARMONT

    Charmont is a chill Swiss white grape made from Chasselas and Chardonnay. It’s smooth, fruity, and balanced, perfect… Read more

  • CHASAN

    Chasan is a modern white grape from southern France, a cross of Chardonnay and Listán, made for warm… Read more

  • CHASSELAS

    Chasselas is a Swiss white grape known for its subtlety and elegance, thriving in cool climates. It offers… Read more

  • CHATUS

    Chatus is a rare ancient red grape from the Ardèche region of southeastern France, known for its powerful,… Read more

  • CHELOIS

    Chelois is a sturdy red grape hybrid from France, created by Albert Seibel. It’s known for its dark… Read more

  • CHENIN BLANC

    Ampelique Grape Profile Chenin Blanc A white grape of acidity, patience, honey, and time. Chenin Blanc is one… Read more

  • CINSAUT

    Cinsault is a light to medium-bodied red grape that’s all about charm. Known for its fragrant, soft texture… Read more

  • CLAIRETTE

    Clairette is an ancient white grape from southern France, known for its herbal notes, fresh white fruit, and… Read more

  • COCOCCIOLA

    Cococciola is a traditional white grape from Abruzzo, Italy, appreciated for its freshness and versatility in producing light,… Read more

  • CODA DI VOLPE

    Coda di Volpe Bianca is a lesser-known white grape from Campania, Italy, characterized by its fox-tail shaped bunches… Read more

  • COLOMBARD

    Colombard is a zesty white grape from western France known for its bright, fresh flavors, often linked to… Read more

  • CONCORD

    Concord grapes are a legendary American variety known for their bold, musky flavor and aroma. Originating in the… Read more

  • CORTESE

    Cortese, a white grape from Piedmont, is noted for its fresh, light to medium-bodied wines, characterized by citrus… Read more

  • CORVINA

    Corvina, a significant black grape from northeastern Italy, particularly around Verona, is renowned for its bright cherry flavors,… Read more

  • CORVINONE

    Corvinone is a unique black grape from Veneto, often mixed up with Corvina. It’s got big berries, looser… Read more

  • COURBU BLANC

    Courbu is this understated white grape from southwestern France, particularly tied to the Pyrenees. It’s not the star… Read more

  • COURBU NOIR

    Courbu Noir is a super rare black grape from the Pyrenees in southwestern France. It’s not just a… Read more