Guide to grape varieties

Tips, grape varieties, food pairings, terroirs, getaways, and winery profiles: find our articles to better understand wine, confidently choose your bottles, and discover the stories behind each tasting.
Le journal de The Wine Family

Guide to grape varieties

Learn, choose, share.

Explore all the articles in The Wine Family Journal: tasting tips, grape variety discoveries, food and wine pairings, wine tourism getaways, winery profiles, and spotlights on the most beautiful terroirs.
27

articles to discover in this category

homme portant une boîte jaune pleine de grappe de raisin de chasselas
Guide to grape varieties
What is Chasselas ?

Chasselas, which we find under other names such as Fendant or Gutedel, is a grape variety that is easy to cultivate and produces regular yields. Its preferred land is Switzerland,...

Read more
grappe de petite arvine en valais
Guide to grape varieties
3 indigenous grape varieties from Valais

According to the official website of the Interprofession de la Vigne et du Vin du Valais, the “Old Country” alone accounts for a third of the total production of Swiss...

Read more
grappe de raisin de zinfandel
Guide to grape varieties
What is the difference between Primitivo and Zinfandel?

After years of doubts about the origin of these grape varieties, the similarity between the DNA of Primitivo and Zinfandel confirms that they are indeed two clones of the same...

Read more
grappe de raisin sangiovese
Guide to grape varieties
Sangiovese

Sangiovese is the most planted grape variety in Italy, covering almost 10% of the total Italian vineyard area. This red grape variety, mainly present in the center and south of...

Read more
vigne de cabernet sauvignon
Guide to grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted grape variety in the world, and one of the most famous. They produce dark colored, powerful and full-bodied red wines of remarkable quality.

Read more
grappes de merlot
Guide to grape varieties
What is Merlot ?

Merlot, a red grape variety, belongs to the Top 5 most planted grape varieties in the world. As well appreciated as a blend or as a single varietal, it goes...

Read more
grappe de raisin de chardonnay
Guide to grape varieties
What is Chardonnay ?

Chardonnay is one of the most popular grape varieties in the world, known for its versatility and ability to produce a wide variety of wine styles. From cool, refreshing white...

Read more
grappe de raisin de pinot noir
Guide to grape varieties
What is Pinot Noir?

Pinot Noir is a black grape variety that produces wines of a complexity and finesse found nowhere else. Where is it planted? What is his profile? What food and wine...

Read more
One read, one bottle.

From reading to tasting

One read, one bottle.

Every article can point you to a useful selection: key grape varieties, wines from the region, recommended pairings or bottles from the featured estate.

Newsletter

Join the family!

Receive our tips, our discoveries and the latest stories from the estates. Enjoy 15% off your next order too.