Top Most Commonly Used Wine Grape Varieties

Currently there are thousands of varieties of grapes, but the vast majority of modern day wines are currently made with only a few varieties.

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Riesling

Pinto Grigio/ Pinto Gris

Moscato

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Pinto Noir

Syrah/Shiraz

Grenache/Garnacha

But, what about the rest?
Airen and Cinsaut varieties are usually considered work horse grapes and usually only used for making bulk wines or brandy.
Varieties like Tempranillo and Chenin Blanc just haven’t caught on outside of their home regions where they are very popular, these varieties can make some exceptionally great wines.

The Best of the Rest
Pinot Blanc
Semillon
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Gewurztraminer
Gruner Veltliner
Albarino
Gamay
Cabernet Franc
Carmenere
Malbec
Sangiovese
Barbera
Nebbiolo
Montepulciano
Aglianico
Zinfandel
Monastrell
Teempranilla
Pinotage