Grape Varieties

Grenache takes center stage in both the Provence wine region and in the southern valley of the Rhône wine region.

Look for the following grapes in the wines that we’ll be writing about.  The main players are starred.

Grenache *
Cinsault*
Syrah*
Mourvedre*
Tibouren
Carignan
Rolle (Vermentino)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Counoise
Tannat
Grenache Blanc
Marsanne
Roussane
Sémillon
Clairette
Bourboulenc Blanc (Doillon)
Calitor (Pé Coui Touar)
Ugni Blanc
Viognier

To see the grape varieties that are classified for each appellation in the Provence wine region, click here, and for Southern Rhône Valley, click here.