Wine Styles & Varietals
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Dessert
- Dessert WineDessert · Dessert • General8–20% ABV · medium body · high · Acidity mediumDessert wine category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
- EisweinDessert · Red • Very sweet8–12% ABV · Medium body · Very sweet · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA sweet dessert wine made from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine.
- Ice WineDessert · White • Very sweet8–12% ABV · Medium body · Very sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet dessert wine made from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine.
- Late HarvestDessert · White • Very sweet8–12% ABV · Medium body · Very sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet dessert wine produced from grapes left on the vine past normal harvest, concentrating sugar through dehydration…
- SauternesDessert · White • Very sweet8–12% ABV · Medium body · Very sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet dessert wine from the Sauternes region of France, made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes affe…
- TokajiDessert · White • Very sweet8–12% ABV · Medium body · Very sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet dessert wine from Hungary, made from Furmint and Harslevelu grapes affected by noble rot.
- Vin SantoDessert · White • Very sweet8–12% ABV · Medium body · Very sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet dessert wine from Tuscany, made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes dried on straw mats before fermentation.
Fortified
- BanyulsFortified · Dessert • Sweet11–13% ABV · Medium-Full body · Sweet · Acidity medium-low · Medium tanninBanyuls is a distinctive wine style offering unique balance of flavor and character, enjoyed in diverse settings.
- Fortified WineFortified · Fortified • General8–22% ABV · medium body · medium · Acidity mediumFortified wine category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
- Pedro XimenezFortified · Dessert • Sweet11–13% ABV · Full body · Sweet · Acidity medium-low · Low tanninPedro Ximenez is a distinctive wine style offering unique balance of flavor and character, enjoyed in diverse settings.
- Rutherglen MuscatFortified · Dessert • Sweet11–13% ABV · Full body · Sweet · Acidity medium-low · Low tanninRutherglen Muscat is a distinctive wine style offering unique balance of flavor and character, enjoyed in diverse settin…
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Red
- AglianicoRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninAglianico is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- Alicante BouschetRed · Red • Dry14–16% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninAlicante Bouschet is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- Baco NoirRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninBaco Noir is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- BarberaRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA medium-bodied red wine with high acidity and flavors of cherry, plum, and spice.
- BaroloRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninA prestigious full-bodied red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Known for bold flavors o…
- BlaufrankischRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninBlaufrankisch is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- BobalRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninBobal is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- Bordeaux BlendRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA red wine blend made from the traditional grape varieties of the Bordeaux region in France, including Cabernet Sauvigno…
- Cabernet FrancRed · Red • Dry12–14% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · High tanninA medium-bodied red wine with herbaceous and bell pepper aromas, high acidity, and moderate tannins. Flavors of red frui…
- Cabernet SauvignonRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium-low · High tanninA full-bodied red wine with firm tannins and high acidity. It has flavors of black currant, black cherry, and cedar.
- CarmenereRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninA medium to full-bodied red wine from Chile with distinctive black and white pepper notes. Flavors of black fruit, bell…
- Chateauneuf-du-PapeRed · Red • Dry11–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Medium tanninA red wine from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC in the Rhone Valley, made from a blend of traditional grape varieties.
- CinsaultRed · Red • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Low-Medium tanninCinsault is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- DolcettoRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Low-Medium tanninDolcetto is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- DurifRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA full-bodied red wine with high tannins and flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and pepper.
- GamayRed · Red • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Light body · Dry · Acidity medium · Low tanninA light-bodied, high-acid red wine grape grown predominantly in Beaujolais, producing wines with vivid red fruit charact…
- GrenacheRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Low-Medium tanninA medium-bodied red wine with high alcohol content and flavors of red fruit, spice, and herbs.
- GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre)Red · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvedre grapes. It is a full-bodied wine with flavors of dark fruit, spice, and peppe…
- LagreinRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium-High tanninLagrein is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- MalbecRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium-Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium-High tanninA full-bodied red wine with high tannins and flavors of black cherry, plum, and chocolate.
- MenciaRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninMencia is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- MeritageRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA blend of Bordeaux grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. It…
- MerlotRed · Red • Sweet12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Sweet · Acidity medium-low · Medium tanninA medium-bodied red wine with soft tannins and high acidity. It has flavors of black cherry, plum, and chocolate.
- MontepulcianoRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninMontepulciano is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- NebbioloRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninA full-bodied red wine with high tannins and flavors of red fruit, roses, and tar.
- NegroamaroRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium-Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA full-bodied red wine with high tannins and flavors of dark fruit, spices, and licorice.
- NortonRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium-Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninNorton is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- Petit VerdotRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninA bold, full-bodied red wine with intense dark fruit flavors, firm tannins, and high color intensity. Notes of violet, b…
- Pinot NoirRed · Red • Off-Dry12–14.5% ABV · Light body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium · Low-Medium tanninA light- to medium-bodied red wine with high acidity and delicate tannins. It has flavors of red cherry, strawberry, and…
- PinotageRed · Red • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium-Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium-High tanninPinotage is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- PrimitivoRed · Red • Dry14–16% ABV · Medium-Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninPrimitivo is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- PrioratRed · Red • Dry14–16% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · High tanninA powerful red wine blend from Catalonia, Spain, primarily Garnacha and Carinena grown on unique slate soils. Full-bodie…
- RefoscoRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninRefosco is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- Rhone BlendRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA red wine blend made from the traditional grape varieties of the Rhone region in France, including Syrah, Grenache, Mou…
- Rioja BlendRed · Red • Medium12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Medium · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano grapes, typically from the Rioja region in Spain. It is a medium-bodied w…
- RossaRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA full-bodied red wine with high tannins and flavors of dark fruit, leather, and tobacco.
- SangioveseRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA medium-bodied red wine with high acidity and flavors of red fruit, cherry, and tobacco.
- Shiraz-CabernetRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It is a full-bodied wine with flavors of dark fruit, spice, and pepper.…
- Super TuscanRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA red wine blend from Tuscany, typically made from a combination of international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvi…
- Syrah/ShirazRed · Red • Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA full-bodied red wine with high tannins and flavors of black pepper, dark fruit, and smoky undertones.
- TannatRed · Red • Dry13–15% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity medium · Very High tanninTannat is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
- TempranilloRed · Red • Medium12–14.5% ABV · Medium-Full body · Medium · Acidity medium-low · Medium-High tanninA medium-bodied red wine with high acidity and flavors of red fruit, leather, and tobacco.
- Tempranillo BlendRed · Red • Medium12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Medium · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA blend of Tempranillo grape with other grape varieties, typically from Spain. It is a medium-bodied wine with flavors o…
- ZinfandelRed · Red • Off-Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium-Full body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-low · Medium tanninA medium- to full-bodied red wine with high alcohol content and flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and spice.
- Zinfandel BlendRed · Red • Off-Dry12–14.5% ABV · Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninA red wine blend built around Zinfandel and typically blended with grapes such as Petite Sirah or Grenache for structure…
- ZweigeltRed · Red • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Medium tanninZweigelt is a classic red wine with balanced fruit, acidity, and tannins, suitable for a wide range of meals.
Rose
- Provence RoseRose · Rose • Off-Dry11–13% ABV · Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA dry rose wine from the Provence region of France, known for its light, crisp and refreshing taste.
- RoseRose · Rose • Dry11–13% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninRose is a refreshing rose with delicate strawberry and citrus aromas, crisp acidity, and a lively finish. Best enjoyed c…
- Saignee Method RoseRose · Rose • Off-Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low-Medium tanninA type of rose wine made by bleeding off a portion of red wine juice before fermentation.
- White ZinfandelRose · Rose • Sweet11–13% ABV · Medium body · Sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA pale pink, sweet rosé wine made from Zinfandel grapes using minimal skin contact to preserve light colour. The flavour…
Sparkling
- AstiSparkling · White • Sweet5–9% ABV · Light body · Sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninAsti is a sweet, aromatic Italian sparkling white wine from Piedmont, typically made from Moscato Bianco with gentle bub…
- CavaSparkling · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA Spanish sparkling wine, made using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle.
- ChampagneSparkling · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, made using a specific method of secondary fermentation in the bott…
- CremantSparkling · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA French sparkling wine made in regions outside of Champagne, using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in…
- FranciacortaSparkling · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninAn Italian sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region, made using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in t…
- LambruscoSparkling · Sparkling • Red8–12% ABV · Light-Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low-Medium tanninLambrusco is a family of Italian sparkling or frizzante red wines, usually light to medium-bodied, bright, fruity, and s…
- Pét-NatSparkling · Sparkling • Natural5–13.5% ABV · medium body · medium · Acidity mediumPét-Nat category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
- ProseccoSparkling · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy, made using the Charmat method of secondary fermentation in a tank.
- Sparkling RoséSparkling · Sparkling • Rosé5–13.5% ABV · medium body · medium · Acidity mediumSparkling rosé category style used for WhatDrink frontend filtering and taxonomy matching.
Specialty
- Natural WineSpecialty · Varies • Varies11–13.5% ABV · Varies body · Varies · Acidity varies · Varies tanninNatural Wine is a distinctive wine style offering unique balance of flavor and character, enjoyed in diverse settings.
- Orange WineSpecialty · Orange • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Medium tanninOrange Wine is an amber-hued orange wine made from extended skin contact, showing tea-like tannins and complex dried fru…
White
- AirenWhite · White • Dry10–12.5% ABV · Light body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninAiren is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood or l…
- AlbarinoWhite · White • Dry12–14% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity high · Low tanninA crisp, aromatic white wine from Rias Baixas, Spain with high acidity and citrus-driven flavors. Notes of green apple,…
- AssyrtikoWhite · White • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninAssyrtiko is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood…
- ChardonnayWhite · White • Medium10–13% ABV · Medium body · Medium · Acidity medium · Low tanninA versatile white wine that can be made in a variety of styles. It has flavors of apple, pear, and citrus.
- Chenin BlancWhite · White • Medium10–13% ABV · Medium body · Medium · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA white wine that can range from dry to sweet, with high acidity and flavors of apple, pear, and honey.
- FianoWhite · White • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninFiano is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood or l…
- GaviWhite · White • Dry11.5–13.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity high · Low tanninGavi is a crisp dry Italian white wine from Piedmont, made from Cortese, known for citrus, green apple, and mineral fres…
- GewurztraminerWhite · White • Medium10–13% ABV · Medium body · Medium · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA full-bodied white wine with high alcohol content and flavors of lychee, rose, and spice.
- Greco di TufoWhite · White • Dry12–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninGreco di Tufo is a dry southern Italian white wine from Campania, often medium-bodied with citrus, stone fruit, and mine…
- Gruner VeltlinerWhite · White • Dry11–13% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity high · Low tanninAustria's signature white wine with distinctive white pepper notes, high acidity, and flavors of green apple, citrus, an…
- MoscatoWhite · White • Sweet10–13% ABV · Light body · Sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet white wine with low alcohol content and flavors of peach, apricot, and honey.
- Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne)White · White • Dry10–12.5% ABV · Light body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninMuscadet (Melon de Bourgogne) is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish,…
- MuscatWhite · White • Sweet11–13% ABV · Medium body · Sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA sweet white wine with low alcohol content and flavors of grapefruit, orange, and floral undertones.
- Muscat Blanc a Petits GrainsWhite · White • Off-Dry10–12% ABV · Light-Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninMuscat Blanc a Petits Grains is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish,…
- OrvietoWhite · White • Dry11–13% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium · Low tanninOrvieto is a dry to off-dry Italian white wine from Umbria, typically light to medium-bodied with citrus, pear, and almo…
- Petit MansengWhite · White • Sweet10–12% ABV · Medium body · Sweet · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninPetit Manseng is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seaf…
- PicpoulWhite · White • Dry11–13% ABV · Full body · Dry · Acidity high · Low tanninA crisp white wine from Languedoc, France known as "lip stinger" for its high acidity. Light-bodied with bright lemon, s…
- Pinot GrigioWhite · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA light-bodied white wine with high acidity and flavors of apple, pear, and citrus.
- RieslingWhite · White • Medium10–13% ABV · Light body · Medium · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA white wine that can range from dry to sweet, with high acidity and flavors of apple, peach, and apricot.
- Sauvignon BlancWhite · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Light body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA dry white wine with high acidity and flavors of gooseberry, grass, and passionfruit.
- SemillonWhite · White • Dry10–13% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA white wine that can range from dry to sweet, with high acidity and flavors of lemon, lime, and grass.
- Seyval BlancWhite · White • Dry10–12% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninSeyval Blanc is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafo…
- SoaveWhite · White • Dry11.5–13.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninSoave is a dry Italian white wine from Veneto, usually based on Garganega, with citrus, almond, and mineral notes.
- SylvanerWhite · White • Dry10–12.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninSylvaner is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood o…
- TorrontesWhite · White • Off-Dry10–12% ABV · Light-Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninTorrontes is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood…
- Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)White · White • Dry10–12.5% ABV · Light body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninTrebbiano (Ugni Blanc) is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal…
- VerdicchioWhite · White • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninVerdicchio is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood…
- VermentinoWhite · White • Dry10–12.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninVermentino is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafood…
- Vernaccia di San GimignanoWhite · White • Dry12–13.5% ABV · Light-Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninVernaccia di San Gimignano is a dry Tuscan white wine with citrus, almond, mineral, and lightly savoury notes.
- Vidal BlancWhite · White • Off-Dry10–12% ABV · Medium body · Off-Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninVidal Blanc is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with seafoo…
- ViognierWhite · White • Medium10–13% ABV · Medium body · Medium · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninA full-bodied white wine with high alcohol content and flavors of apricot, peach, and floral undertones.
- Viura (Macabeo)White · White • Dry11–13.5% ABV · Medium body · Dry · Acidity medium-high · Low tanninViura (Macabeo) is a crisp, dry white wine with citrus and green apple flavors and a clean mineral finish, ideal with se…
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