Wine Varietal Descriptions

Definitions for Different Types of Wine

There's more to know about wine than just red or white. Learn about the different types of wines with our educational guide to wine varietals. For more definitions, check our Wine Glossary.

Red Wines

Barbera
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenère
Catawba
Chambourcin
Charbono
Concord
Malbec
Merlot
Muscadine
Nebbiolo
Norton
Petit Verdot
Petite Sirah
Pinotage
Pinot Noir
Primitivo
Sangiovese
Syrah
Zinfandel

White Wines

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gewürztraminer
Grüner Veltliner
Muscadine
Niagara
Petite Arvine
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Grigio/Gris
Riesling
Roussanne
Sauvignon Blanc
Seyval Blanc
Sparkling Wines
Vidal Blanc
Villard Blanc
Viognier

(Updated: 12/15/11 BH)

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