Phonetic Pronunciation and Description of Grapes
White Grapes
Aidani (eh-DAH-nee) Granny Smith apple, jasmine, orange, papaya, peach
Albana (ahl-BAH-nah) Almond, apricot, citrus, honey, sage
Albariño (ahl-bah-REEN-yoh) Apricot, green apple, citrus, honeysuckle, lychee
Aligoté (ah-lee-goh-TAY) Green apple, fennel, herbs, lemon, white peach
Arinto (ah-REEN-too) Chamomile, grapefruit, hazelnut, melon, pear
Arneis (ahr-NEYZ) Aromatic, apple, citrus, nuts, peach
Assyrtiko (ahs-SEER-tee-koh) Granny Smith apple, hazelnut, honeysuckle, lime, passion fruit
Athiri (ah-THEE-ree) Green apple, lemon, melon, peach, pineapple
Bical (BEE-kahl) Apricot, cantaloupe, peach, pear, tropical
Carricante (kahr-ree-KAHN-teh) Anise, grapefruit, lemon, minerals, mint
Catarratto (kah-tahr-RAHT-toh) Fig, honeysuckle, green olive, pear, sage
Chardonnay (shahr-doh-NAY) Apple, butter, nuts, pear, pineapple
Chasselas (shahs-LAH) Almond, apple, floral, melon, mint
Chenin Blanc (sheh-NIHN blahn) Red apple, honeysuckle, lemon, orange peel, peach
Clairette (klay-REHT) Bitter almond, apricot, fennel, lime, pear
Colombard (koh-loh-BAHR) Almond, green apple, honeydew melon, lemongrass, peach
Cortese (kohr-TEH-zeh) Bitter almond, green apple, chamomile, lime, peach
Elbling (EHLB-ling) Green apple, apricot, Meyer lemon, pear, pineapple
Encruzado (en-crew-ZAH-doo) Apricot, ginger, hazelnut, orange, tropical fruit
Erbaluce (ehr-bah-LOO-cheh) Bitter almond, green apple, fig, honey, lemon
Falanghina (fah-lahn-GEE-nah) Apple, banana, lime, pine nuts, pineapple
Fernão Pires (fehr-NOW PEE-rees) Apricot, clove, honeysuckle, lime, peach
Fetească Albă (feh-TEH-ah-skah AHL-behr) Green apple, floral, lime, pear, pineapple
Fiano (fee-AH-noh) Apricot, lime, pear, pine nuts, spices
Friulano (free-oo-LAH-noh) Bitter almond, fennel, grapefruit, pear, pineapple
Furmint (FUHR-meent) Banana, chamomile, honeysuckle, lemon, peach
Garganega (gahr-GAH-neh-gah) Apricot, chamomile, honeydew melon, bitter orange, pear
Gewürztraminer (geh-VERTS-trah-MEE-nehr) Ginger, jasmine, lychee, orange, spices
Godello (goh-DEH-yoh) Green apple, floral, Meyer lemon, pear, spearmint
Grechetto (greh-KEHT-toh) Almond, apple, lime, fennel, melon
Greco (GREH-koh) Green apple, bay leaf, fig, orange, pear
Grillo (GREEL-loh) Grapefruit, hazelnut, honeysuckle, pineapple, thyme
Gros Manseng (groh man-SAN) Apple, tangerine, hay, spices, passion fruit
Grüner Veltliner (GROO-nehr vehlt-LEE-nehr) Arugula, grapefruit, lentils, mint, green pepper
Hárslevelű (HARSH-leh-veh-LOO) Lime, floral, herbs, yellow plum, banana
Huxelrebe (HOOK-sehl-RAY-beh) Apricot, grapefruit, musk, spices, passion fruit
Kerner (KEHR-nehr) Hint of Muscat, almond, apricot, geranium, peach
Loureiro (loo-REH-roh) Grapefruit, honeysuckle, bay leaf, peach, pear
Macabeo (mah-kah-BEH-oh) Lime, tarragon, honeydew melon, bitter almond, peach
Malagousia (mah-lah-goo-ZYAH) Banana, basil, orange, peach, rose petals
Malvasia (mahl-vah-ZEE-ah) Orange, jasmine, melon, ginger, mango
Marsanne (mahr-SAHN) Apricot, grass, hazelnut, pear, tangerine
Mauzac Blanc (moh-ZAHK blahn) Green apple, grapefruit, honey, peach, vanilla
Melon de Bourgogne (muh-LOHN duh boor-goh-NYUH) Green apple, bread dough, lemon, minerals, pear
Moscato (mos-KAH-toh) Aromatic, honeysuckle, peach, semisweet, spices
Moschofilero (MOHS-koh-fee-LEHR-oh) Pink grapefruit, jasmine, nectarine, peach, pear
Müller-Thurgau (MOOL-lehr TOOR-gaow) Apricot, lemongrass, peach, sage, spices
Muscat (mews-KAHT) Bergamot oil, honeysuckle, marmelade, orange, spices
Palomino Fino (pah-loh-MEE-noh FEE-noh) Almond, green apple, honeydew melon, lemon, peach
Pecorino (peh-koh-REE-noh) Anise, brioche, tangerine, fig, lychee
Pedro Ximénez (PEH-droh HEE-meh-nehth) Frankincense, molasses, prune, raisin, spices
Petit Manseng (peh-TEE man-SAN) Cinnamon, mango, orange, peach, pineapple
Picpoul (peek-POOL) Granny Smith apple, grapefruit, honey, sage, tropical fruit
Pinot Blanc (PEE-noh blahn) Green apple, apricot, citrus, dried fruit, pear
Pinot Grigio (PEE-noh GREE-joh) Apple, hazelnut, kiwi, lemon rind, melon
Pinot Gris (pee-NOH gree) Baked apple, honeysuckle, nuts, orange, peach
Prosecco (proh-SEHK-koh) Red apple, orange, melon, pear, tropical fruit
Ribolla Gialla (ree-BOHL-lah JAHL-lah) Apricot, bitter orange, fennel, pear, bitter almond
Riesling (REECE-ling) Green apple, ginger, honeysuckle, orange, peach
Rkatsiteli (ruh-KAT-see-TELL-ee) Apricot, lime, nectarine, pineapple, rosemary
Roditis (roh-DEE-tees) Apple, melon, orange peel, pear, pineapple
Roussanne (roo-SAHN) Almond, apple, chamomile, nuts, pear
Sauvignon Blanc (soh-veen-YOHN blahn) Grapefruit, grass, herbal, melon, pear
Savatiano (sah-vah-tee-ah-NOH) Banana, bay leaf, lime, honeydew melon, peach
Scheurebe (SHOY-ray-beh) Black currant, grapefruit, honeysuckle, thyme, tropical fruit
Sémillon (seh-mee-YOHN) Apple, fig, herbaceous, melon, green tea
Seyval (say-VAHL) Green apple, honeysuckle, lemon, melon, peach
Sylvaner (zil-VAH-nehr) Apple, bitter almond, honeysuckle, orange peel, pear
Torrontés (tohr-rohn-TEHS) Floral, almond, honeysuckle, jasmine, lychee
Trajadura (trah-jah-DOO-rah) Apple, apricot, orange, pear, tropical fruit
Trebbiano (trehb-bee-AH-noh) Almond, apple, citrus, floral, pear
Verdejo (vehr-DEH-hoh) Bitter almond, fennel, lemon, honeydew melon, peach
Verdelho (vehr-DEH-lyoh) Citrus, herbs, brazil nuts, ginger, pineapple
Verdicchio (vehr-DEE-kee-oh) Herbs, lime, peach, pignoli, tropical fruit
Vermentino (vehr-mehn-TEE-noh) Apple, bitter almond, citrus, floral, peach, pear
Vernaccia (vehr-NAHT-chah) White chocolate, melon, orange, pear, sage
Vidal Blanc (vee-DAHL blahn) Citrus, candied fruit, honeysuckle, pear, lychee
Viognier (vee-own-YAY) Bitter almond, apricot, ginger, lemongrass, tropical fruit
Welschriesling (vehlsh-REECE-ling) Green apple, citrus, gooseberry, peach, pineapple
Xynisteri (SIN-ehs-steer-eh) Apricot, grapefruit, nectarine, nuts, passion fruit
Zierfandler (TSEER-fahnd-lehr) Berries, citrus, honeysuckle, pineapple, spices
Red Grapes
Agiorgitiko (ah-your-YEE-tee-koh) Black currant, cocoa, black plum, spices, black pepper
Aglianico (ahl-YAHN-ee-koh) Powerful, anise, cherry, bitter chocolate, black pepper
Alicante Bouschet (ah-lee-kahn-TAY boo-SHEH) Blackberry, dark chocolate, black plums, brown baking spices, smoke
Baco Noir (bah-KOH nwahr) Blueberry, tart cherry, lavender, plum, raisins
Baga (BAH-gah) Black currant, coffee, earthy, black plum, tobacco
Barbera (bahr-BEHR-ah) Blackberry, sour cherry, citrus, herbal, raspberry
Bastardo (bass-TAHR-doh) Cranberry, sour red cherries, herbs, mushrooms, black pepper
Blauer Portugieser (BLAOW-ehr pohr-too-GEE-zehr) Anise, cranberry, cherry, black pepper, violets
Blaufränkisch (blaow-FRANK-ish) Allspice, red currant, black cherry, dark chocolate, plum
Bobal (boh-BAHL) Cherry, mulberry, pomegranate, spices, black tea
Boğazkere (boo-AHZ-keh-reh) Blackberry, dark chocolate, menthol, juniper, tobacco
Bonarda (boh-NAHR-dah) Blackberry, cherry, Chinese five-spice, plum, bitter almond
Brachetto (brah-KEHT-toh) Red cherry, chocolate, citrus, candied orange peel, strawberry
Cabernet Franc (kah-behr-NAY frahn) Black currant, blueberry, herbal, mint, green olive
Cabernet Sauvignon (kah-behr-NAY soh-veen-YOHN) Powerful, cedar, black currant, herbal, black plum
Carignan (kah-reen-YAHN) Red cherry, jam, raspberry, smoked meats, violets
Carmenère (kahr-mehn-YEHR) Anise, blackberry, celery, black pepper, plum
Castelão (KAHS-teh-laow) Cherry, cocoa, mint, tobacco, dried meats
Cinsaut (sahn-SOH) Black tea, cherry, hazelnut, raspberry, spices
Corvina (kohr-VEE-nah) Almond, blackberry, cherry, cinnamon, plum
Dolcetto (dohl-CHEHT-toh) Almond, anise, cherry, chocolate, strawberry
Dornfelder (dohrn-FEHL-dehr) Black currant, cherry, green peppers, plum, black pepper
Fer Servadou (fehr sehr-vah-DOO) Cranberry, tart cherry, clove, green bell pepper, violets
Fetească Neagră (feh-TEH-ah-skah NEH-ah-grah) Blueberry, cherry, chocolate, cinnamon, red plum
Frappato (frahp-PAH-toh) Sour cherry, herbs, plum, pomegranate, tobacco
Freisa (FREH-zah) Wild berry, earthy, plum, sage, bitter aftertaste
Gaglioppo (gah-lee-OHP-poh) Red cherry, red currants, dried herbs, earthy, tea
Gamay (gah-MAY) Red apple, banana, cinnamon, herbs, strawberry
Graciano (grah-see-YAH-noh) Blackberry, plum, sandalwood, spices, wild cherry
Grenache (greh-NAHSH) Black currant, fennel, mint, plum, rosemary
Grignolino (gree-nyoh-LEE-noh) Cherry, lemon, pomegranate, roses, bitter almond
Kadarka (kah-DAHR-kah) Tart berry, sour cherry, earthy, gingerbread, black pepper
Lagrein (lah-GRAYN) Spicy black cherry, chocolate, earthy, black plum, tobacco
Lambrusco (lahm-BROOS-koh) Wild berries, cola, dried fruits, plum, bitter almond
Liatiko (lee-AH-tee-koh) Candied fruit, cherry, roses, strawberry marmalade, wisteria
Limnio (LEEM-nyo) Cherry, cranberry, roasted coffee beans, lavender, plum
Malbec (mahl-BEHK) Blueberry, cherry, cocoa powder, fig, plum
Mandilaria (MAHN-dee-lahr-YAH) Fig, cherry, strawberry jam, roasted nuts, violets
Maréchal Foch (mah-ray-SHAHL FOESH) Blackberry, earthy, smoke, spices, vanilla
Marselan (mahr-suh-LAHN) Blueberry, cinnamon, earthy, herbs, red plums
Marzemino (mahr-tseh-MEE-noh) Anise, black currant, sour cherry, plum, walnuts
Mavrodaphne (MAHV-roh-DAHF-nee) Blackberry, caramel, dates, plum, can be port-like
Mavrud (mahv-ROOD) Black cherry, chocolate, black plum, smoked meats, tobacco
Mencía (mehn-SEE-yah) Blackberry, plum, pomegranate, thyme, bitter almond
Merlot (mehr-LOH) Chocolate, black olive, prune, raspberry, sage
Monica (MOH-nee-kah) Cherry, almonds, dried fruits, rosemary, plum
Montepulciano (mohn-teh-puhl-CHAH-noh) Black cherry, chestnut, cola, jam, plum
Mourvèdre (moohr-veh-DRAH) Anise, blackberry, earthy, black pepper, prune
Nebbiolo (nehb-bee-YOH-loh) Powerful, almond, anise, dried cherry, earthy
Negroamaro (NEH-groh-ah-MAHR-oh) Dark berries, chocolate, plum, raisin, spices
Nerello Cappuccio (neh-REHL-loh kahp-POOT-choh) Cherry, coffee, oregano, raspberry, vanilla
Nerello Mascalese (neh-REHL-loh mas-kah-LEH-zeh) Jam, Darjeeling tea, fennel, prune, strawberry
Nero d’Avola (NEH-roh DAH-voh-lah) Anise, blackberry, bitter chocolate, black figs, smoke
Öküzgözü (oh-KOOZ-goh-zoo) Eucalyptus, dates, cherry marmalade, mulberry, pomegranate
Pamid (PAH-mihd) Anise, cherry, citrus, raspberry, violets
Pelaverga (peh-lah-VEHR-gah) Red currants, bay leaf, lavender, raspberry, white pepper
Perricone (pehr-ree-KOH-neh) Almonds, cherry, dark chocolate, mint, mulberry
Petit Verdot (puh-TEE vehr-DOH) Very dark, blackberry, chocolate, leather, spices
Petite Sirah (puh-TEE see-RAH) Blackberry, herbs, pepper, plum, raisin
Pinot Meunier (pee-NOH muh-NYAY) Anise, lemon, potting soil, raspberry, walnut
Pinot Noir (pee-NOH nwahr) Red cherry, cola, herbs, mint, strawberry
Pinotage (PEE-noh-tahzh) Black cherry, eucalyptus, fig, herbal, rubber
Plavac Mali (PLAH-vahtz MAH-lee) Almond, black raspberry, chocolate, black olives, plum,
Primitivo (pree-mee-TEE-voh) Blackberry, cocoa, fig, pepper, plum
Refosco (reh-FOHS-koh) Anise, almond, raspberry, mint, bitter chocolate finish
Ruchè (roo-KEH) Bitter cherry, plum, raspberry, roses, spices
Sagrantino (sah-grahn-TEE-noh) Cherry, cocoa, mint, prune, black pepper
Sangiovese (sahn-joh-VEH-zeh) Anise, wild cherry, hazelnut, jam, spices
Saperavi (sah-pehr-AH-vee) Blackberry, espresso, earthy, pomegranate, smoked meats
Schiava Grossa (skee-AH-vah GROHS-sah) Candy apple, mint, strawberry, violets, bitter almond
Shiraz (sheh-RAHZ) Anise, blackberry, cocoa, plum, spices
Syrah (see-RAH) Black currant, mushroom, pepper, prune, sage
Tannat (tah-NAH) Anise, chocolate, nutmeg, black pepper, plum
Tempranillo (tehm-prah-NEE-yoh) Cherry, earthy, leather, plum, spices
Teroldego (teh-ROHL-deh-goh) Candy-apple, chocolate-cherry, coffee, pomegranate, bitter almond
Tinta Barroca (TEEN-tah bahr-ROH-kah) Anise, blueberry, dark chocolate, plum, spices
Tinto Cão (TEEN-toh cow) Red currant, earthy, black fruits, thyme, vanilla
Touriga Franca (too-REE-gah FRAHN-kah) Blackberry, black cherry, plum, pomegranate, violets
Touriga Nacional (too-REE-gah nah-see-oh-NAHL) Black cherry, chocolate, herbs, plum, walnut
Xinomavro (ksee-NOH-mahv-roh) Allspice, sour cherry, green olive, red plum, sun-dried tomato
Zinfandel (ZIN-fahn-dehl) Black pepper, menthol, plum, raspberry, spices
Zweigelt (TSVIY-gehlt) Black raspberry, cinnamon, earthy, juniper berry, spices
