Grapes Synonyms Flashcards
What is the synonym for Albariño in Portugal?
Alvarinho
Albariño is a white grape variety originating from the Rías Baixas region of Spain.
What is Altesse also known as?
Roussette (Savoie)
Altesse is a white grape variety primarily grown in the Savoie region of France.
What is the synonym for Arinto in Vinho Verde?
Pederña
Arinto is a white grape variety native to Portugal, known for its high acidity.
What is Arneis also referred to as?
Barolo Bianco
Arneis is a white grape variety from the Piedmont region of Italy.
What is Blauer Portugieser known as in Hungary?
Lékoportó
Blauer Portugieser is a red grape variety that is widely planted in Germany and Austria.
What is the synonym for Boal?
Malvasia Fina
Boal is a grape variety often used in Madeira wine production.
What is Bonarda also known as in the USA?
Charbono
Bonarda is a red grape variety that originates from Italy and is now widely planted in Argentina.
What are the synonyms for Cabernet Franc?
- Bouchet Franc or Gros Bouchet (St. Émilion & Pomerol)
- Breton (Touraine)
- Grosse Vidure (Graves)
Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety widely used in Bordeaux blends.
What is the synonym for Cabernet Sauvignon in St. Émilion & Pomerol?
Bouchet or Petit Bouchet
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely recognized red wine grape varieties.
What is Canaiolo Bianco also known as?
Drupeggio
Canaiolo Bianco is a white grape variety used in the production of Italian wines.
What are the synonyms for Carignan?
- Bovale Grande (Sardinia)
- Carignano (Italy)
- Carinyena
- Mazuelo/a (Rioja)
- Samsó (Catalonia)
Carignan is a red grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world.
What is Carmenère also known as in Médoc?
Grosse Vidure
Carmenère is a red grape variety that is considered one of the six grapes permitted in Bordeaux blends.
What is Chardonnay also referred to as?
- Gamay Blanc (Jura)
- Feinburgunder (Austria and Germany)
- Melon d’Arbois (Jura)
- Morillon (Austria)
- Beaunois (Chablis)
Chardonnay is a versatile white grape variety used in many wine styles.
What are the synonyms for Chasselas?
- Chasselas Doré (Switzerland and France)
- Corinto (Chile)
- Dorin (Vaud)
- Fendant (Valais)
- Gutedel (Austria, Germany, and Switzerland)
- Perlan (Geneva)
Chasselas is a white grape variety that is popular in Switzerland.
What is Chenin Blanc also known as in the Loire?
Pineau de la Loire
Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety that is known for its high acidity and versatility.
What is Crouchen also referred to as in Australia?
Clare Riesling
Crouchen is a white grape variety that is often used in the production of sweet wines.
What is Dolcetto also known as in Liguria?
Ormeasco
Dolcetto is a red grape variety from the Piedmont region of Italy.
What are the synonyms for Fer Servadou?
- Braucol (Gaillac)
- Pinenc (Madiran)
- Fer (Marcillac)
Fer Servadou is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in southwestern France.
What is Folle Blanche also known as in the Pays Nantais?
Gros Plant
Folle Blanche is a white grape variety that was once widely used in the production of Cognac.
What is Frühburgunder also referred to as in France?
Pinot Noir Précoce
Frühburgunder is a mutation of Pinot Noir and is known for its early ripening.
What are the synonyms for Furmint?
- Moslavac (Croatia)
- Mosler (Austria)
- Šipon (Slovenia)
Furmint is a white grape variety that is primarily grown in Hungary.
What is Garganega also known as in Sicily?
Grecanico Dorato
Garganega is a white grape variety used in the production of Soave wines.
What is Gewürztraminer also referred to as in Australia?
Heida (Savagnin)
Gewürztraminer is known for its aromatic qualities and is often used in aromatic white wines.
What are the synonyms for Grenache?
- Cannonau (Sardinia)
- Garnacha
- Garnacha Tinta
- Garnatxa
- Lledoner (Catalunya)
- Vernaccia Nera (Marche and Umbria)
Grenache is a red grape variety that is one of the most widely planted in the world.
What is Inzolia also known as in Tuscany?
Ansonica
Inzolia is a white grape variety that is mainly grown in Sicily and Tuscany.
What is Kadarka also known as in Bulgaria?
Gamza
Kadarka is a red grape variety that is traditional in Hungary and Bulgaria.
What are the synonyms for Lemberger?
- Blaufränkisch (Austria)
- Burgund Mare (Romania)
- Frankovka (Czech Republic and Serbia)
- Franconia (Italy)
- Kékfrankos (Hungary)
Lemberger is a red grape variety that is especially popular in Germany.
What is Macabeu also referred to as?
Macabeo
Macabeu is a white grape variety commonly used in Cava production.
What is Malbec also known as in the Loire?
Côt
Malbec is a red grape variety that is famously associated with Argentina.
What is Mencía also known as in Portugal?
Jaen
Mencía is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the northwest of Spain.
What is Mission also known as in Argentina?
Criolla Chica
Mission is a grape variety that has historical significance in California and South America.
What is Mondeuse noire also known as?
Grosse Syrah
Mondeuse noire is a red grape variety that is primarily grown in the Savoie region of France.
What is Mourvèdre also referred to as in Catalonia?
Mataró
Mourvèdre is a red grape variety commonly used in blends, especially in Southern Rhône wines.
What are the synonyms for Muscat of Alexandria?
- Hanepoot (South Africa)
- Moscatel (South America)
- Muscatel de Setúbal
- Muscat Romain (Roussillon)
- Zibibbo (Sicily)
Muscat of Alexandria is known for its sweet and aromatic qualities.
What are the synonyms for Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains?
- Gelber Muskateller (Germany)
- Moscato Bianco (Italy)
- Moscato d’Asti (Piedmont)
- Muscat Canelli (USA)
- Muscat d’Alsace (Alsace)
- Muscat de Frontignan (Languedoc)
- Sárga Muskotály (Hungary)
Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains is one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties.
What is Nebbiolo also known as in Valtellina?
Chiavennasca
Nebbiolo is a red grape variety that is the primary grape in Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
What is Palomino Fino also referred to as in the Canary Islands?
Listán Blanco
Palomino Fino is primarily used in the production of Sherry.
What is Petite Syrah also known as in France?
Durif
Petite Syrah is a red grape variety known for its dark color and tannic structure.
What is Pinot Blanc also referred to as?
- Clevner/Klävner (Alsace)
- Pinot Bianco
- Weissburgunder
Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety that is a mutation of Pinot Noir.
What are the synonyms for Pinot Gris?
- Fromenteau (Champagne)
- Grauburgunder (Germany and Austria)
- Malvoisie (Loire, Savoie, Switzerland)
- Pinot Beurot (Burgundy)
- Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Ruländer (Baden, Austria)
- Sivi Pinot (Slovenia)
- Szürkebarát (Hungary)
- Tokay
Pinot Gris is a white grape variety that can produce a range of wine styles from dry to sweet.
What is Pinot Meunier also known as?
- Meunier
- Müllerrebe (Germany)
- Schwarzriesling (Baden)
Pinot Meunier is one of the three main grape varieties used in Champagne production.
What are the synonyms for Pinot Noir?
- Auvernat (Champagne and Baden)
- Blauburgunder (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria)
- Blauer Spätburgunder (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria)
- Cortaillod (Switzerland)
- Clevner (Switzerland)
- Morillon (Burgundy)
- Pinot Nero (Italy)
- Spätburgunder (Germany and Austria)
- Savagnin Noir (Jura)
Pinot Noir is a highly regarded grape variety used in red wine and sparkling wine production.
What is Riesling also known as?
- Rhine Riesling
- Riesling Renano (Italy)
- White Riesling (USA)
Riesling is a white grape variety known for its aromatic qualities and high acidity.
What is Roussanne also referred to as?
- Bergeron (Savoie)
- Fromenteau (Isère)
Roussanne is a white grape variety often used in blends, particularly in the Rhône Valley.
What is Sacy also known as?
Tressallier (Saint-Pourçain)
Sacy is a lesser-known white grape variety grown in the Loire Valley.
What are the synonyms for Sangiovese?
- Brunello (Montalcino)
- Morellino (Maremma)
- Nielluccio (Corsica)
- Prugnolo Gentile (Montepulciano)
Sangiovese is a red grape variety that is the primary grape in Chianti wines.
What is Sauvignon Blanc also known as?
- Fumé Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly)
- Muskat-Silvaner (Austria and Germany)
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape variety known for its crisp acidity and herbaceous flavors.
What is Sauvignonasse also referred to as in Italy?
Friulano
Sauvignonasse was previously believed to be Sauvignon Blanc in Chile.
What is Scheurebe also known as in Austria?
Sämling 88
Scheurebe is a white grape variety that is a cross between Riesling and a variety of unknown parentage.
What is Sémillon also referred to as in France?
Blanc Doux
Sémillon is a white grape variety known for its use in dessert wines and dry white wines.
What is Sercial also known as?
Esgana Cão
Sercial is a white grape variety used in the production of Madeira wine.
What is Tannat also known as in Uruguay?
Harriague
Tannat is a red grape variety that is known for its high tannin content.
What are the synonyms for Tempranillo?
- Aragonez (Alentejo in Portugal)
- Cencibel (La Mancha)
- Tempranilla
- Tinta Roriz (Douro in Portugal)
- Tinto del País (Ribera del Duero)
- Tinto de Toro (Toro)
- Tinto Fino
- Ull de Llebre (Catalunya)
- Tibouren (Provence)
- Rossese di Dolceacqua (Liguria)
- Tinta Negra (Madeira)
- Negramoll (Canary Islands)
- Touriga Nacional
- Bical Tinto
- Mortágua Preto
Tempranillo is a red grape variety that is the primary grape in many of Spain’s most famous wines.
What is Trebbiano Toscano also known as?
- Alfrocheiro Branco (Portugal)
- Procanico (Umbria and Lazio)
- Rossola (Corsica)
- Tália (Portugal)
- Ugni Blanc (France, Croatia, and Uruguay)
Trebbiano Toscano is a white grape variety known for its use in a variety of wine styles.
What are the synonyms for Trollinger?
- Black Hamburg (England)
- Schiava Grossa (Italy)
- Vernatsch
Trollinger is a red grape variety primarily grown in Württemberg, Germany.
What is Trousseau also known as in Portugal?
Bastardo
Trousseau is a red grape variety that is used in both red and rosé wines.
What are the synonyms for Verdicchio?
- Trebbiano di Soave
- Trebbiano di Lugana
- Turbiana
Verdicchio is a white grape variety that is known for its crisp acidity and ability to age.
What is Vermentino also known as in Piedmont?
Favorita
Vermentino is a white grape variety that is commonly grown in Italy and France.
What is Vernaccia di San Gimignano also known as?
Piccabon (Liguria)
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white grape variety that is known for its crispness and floral notes.
What are the synonyms for Welschriesling?
- Graševina (Croatia)
- Laški Rizling (Slovenia)
- Olaszrizling (Hungary)
- Riesling Italico (Italy)
- Ryzlink Vlassky (Czech Republic)
Welschriesling is a white grape variety that is widely grown in Central and Eastern Europe.
What is Xarel·lo also known as?
- Cartoixà
- Pansa Blanca
- Premsal Blanca (Mallorca)
Xarel·lo is a white grape variety that is one of the main components of Cava.
What are the synonyms for Zinfandel?
- Crljenak Kaštelanski (Croatia)
- Kratošija (Montenegro)
- Pribidrag (Croatia)
- Primitivo (Italy)
- Tribidrag (Croatia - Official name)
Zinfandel is a red grape variety known for its fruit-forward flavors and is widely grown in California.
