Grape Varieties

Find here the overview of the popular Wine grape varieties from India and other countries in the world that are used extensively to make good quality wines.

Indian Grape Varieties : The Turkish grape Sultana is the most widely planted grape in India.
The Indian Wine Industries use the imported French varieties, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel, Chenin blanc and Clairette.
However, several indigenous table grape varieties are also most commonly used like the Anabeshahi, Arkavati and Arkashyam.
The other grape varieties that are used for wine making in India are the popular non-native grapes like the Bangalore Blue (Isabella) and Gulabi (Black Muscat).
Other grape varieties by country are = Spanish Grape Varieties : Airen, Garnacha, Bobal, Monastrell.
Portuguese Grape Varieties : Louriero, Albariño, Bical, Arinto.
German Grape Varieties : Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Kerner.
Italian Grape Varieties : Sangiovese, Catarratto, Trebbiano, Primitivo.
Greek Grape Varieties : Assyrtico, Rhoditis, Robola, Savatiano.
Austrian Grape Varieties : Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Zweigelt, Neuburger.

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