Wine Styles and Classifications

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted red grape variety in the world, with over 340,000 hectares planted.

Chardonnay is the most widely planted white grape variety in the world, with over 200,000 hectares planted.

Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France. It is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary grape variety used in the production of Bordeaux red wine. It is blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to create a complex and flavorful wine.

Pinot Noir is the primary grape variety used in the production of Burgundy red wine. It is known for its delicate flavors and aromas.

Tempranillo is the primary grape variety used in the production of Rioja red wine. It is known for its rich flavors and aromas of red fruit and spice.

Sangiovese is the primary grape variety used in the production of Chianti red wine. It is known for its bright acidity and flavors of red fruit and cherry.

Nebbiolo is the primary grape variety used in the production of Barolo red wine. It is known for its complex flavors and aromas of red fruit, tar, and roses.

Amarone della Valpolicella is a red wine produced in the Valpolicella region of Italy. It is made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes.

Port wine is a fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley of Portugal. It is made from a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz grapes.

Palomino Fino is the primary grape variety used in the production of Sherry wine. It is known for its high acidity and ability to withstand oxidative aging.

Madeira wine is a fortified wine produced on the island of Madeira, Portugal. It is made from a blend of Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, and Malmsey grapes.

Tokaji wine is a sweet wine produced in the Tokaj region of Hungary. It is made from a blend of Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Sárgamuskotály grapes.

Sauternes wine is a sweet wine produced in the Sauternes region of France. It is made from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes.

Icewine is a sweet wine produced from grapes that have been frozen on the vine. It is made from a variety of grape varieties, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Vidal.