Noble Grapes
Beginner Grapes & VarietiesDefinition
The six international varieties considered to produce the world's finest wines.
In Depth
Traditionally: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir (red) and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling (white). The concept originated in 20th-century wine education. It is now considered outdated and Eurocentric — excluding Syrah, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, Chenin Blanc, and hundreds of other world-class varieties. Still widely referenced in introductory wine courses.
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