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Wine Varietal Descriptions

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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 out our Wine Glossary.

Definitions for Different Types of Wine:

 Red Wines

Barbera
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenère
Catawba

Chambourcin
Charbono
Concord
Grenache
Lagrein
Malbec
Merlot
Muscadine
Nebbiolo
Norton
Petit Verdot
Petite Sirah
Pinotage
Pinot Noir
Primitivo
Sagrantino
Sangiovese
Syrah
Zinfandel

 White Wines

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