The Noble Varieties

The 18 Noble Grapes

Discover the world's most prestigious grape varieties — the nine noble whites and nine noble reds that define fine winemaking.

White Varieties

Noble White Grapes

Elegant, complex, and endlessly versatile — the nine white grapes that define the pinnacle of white winemaking.

Chardonnay grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Chardonnay

RichCitrusButtery

Sauvignon Blanc grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Sauvignon Blanc

CrispCitrusHerbaceous

Riesling grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Riesling

MineralFloralCrisp

Chenin Blanc grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Chenin Blanc

FruityFloralRich

Pinot Grigio grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Pinot Grigio

CrispMineralLight

Gewürztraminer grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Gewürztraminer

FloralSpicyRich

Viognier grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Viognier

FloralRichFruity

Semillon grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Semillon

Albariño grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Albariño

CrispCitrusMineral

Red Varieties

Noble Red Grapes

Bold, structured, and profound — the nine red grapes behind the world's most celebrated wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Cabernet Sauvignon

BoldFull-bodiedStructured

Merlot grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Merlot

FruityElegantSmooth

Pinot Noir grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Pinot Noir

ElegantEarthySilky

Syrah/Shiraz grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Syrah/Shiraz

BoldSpicyFull-bodied

Grenache grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Grenache

FruitySpicyWarm

Tempranillo grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Tempranillo

EarthyElegantStructured

Sangiovese grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Sangiovese

EarthyBoldStructured

Nebbiolo grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

Nebbiolo

ElegantFull-bodiedEarthy

Malbec grape variety — close-up of ripe clusters on the vine

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Malbec

BoldFruitySpicy