Variety profile
Identity first. Style second.
A useful grape profile separates genetic identity from the flavours a variety may show in one climate, vintage or winemaking style.
VARIETY · SYNONYM · ORIGIN
Varieties, synonyms, and places
Names rooted
in place.
A structured identity guide for grape varieties, synonyms, regions, and authoritative references.
One clear format on every specialist: begin with an exact identity, narrow the real question, compare like with like, then confirm the source, date and limits.
Browse the living index
One grape can have many names.
Resolve synonyms, origins, parentage and the regions where a variety matters before treating two names as different grapes.
01Red varietiesFrom light aromatic grapes to structured classics→02White varietiesHigh-acid, aromatic and texture-led families→03Regional synonymsLocal names connected to one identity→04Rare & indigenousPlace-specific varieties worth preserving→
A field index should answer
- 01Are these two names the same grape?
- 02Where is it grown?
- 03Which source supports the identity?
Synonym resolver
Resolve alternate grape names without assuming that similar spellings describe the same variety.
Region links
Connect varieties to places as sourced associations, not claims about every bottle from a region.
Identity evidence
Show the authority behind an identity match and leave disputed relationships visibly unresolved.
Name history
Explain how names changed across language and place while keeping inference separate from fact.
Independent evidence starts here
Public facts, official records, comparisons, and source links are not ranked by affiliate status.
Specimen index
25 source-backed records
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- Matched records
- 25 In this result set
- Decision-ready
- 19 Pass the record quality bar
- Primary links
- 25 Direct source trails
- Evidence checked
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir appears on 1,441 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 409 producers, 74 stated regions, and 19 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 1,441
- Producers
- 409
- Regions
- 74
- Countries
- 19
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay appears on 1,359 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 506 producers, 96 stated regions, and 25 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 1,359
- Producers
- 506
- Regions
- 96
- Countries
- 25
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc appears on 532 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 189 producers, 41 stated regions, and 15 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 532
- Producers
- 189
- Regions
- 41
- Countries
- 15
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon appears on 330 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 195 producers, 48 stated regions, and 17 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 330
- Producers
- 195
- Regions
- 48
- Countries
- 17
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Riesling
Riesling appears on 287 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 94 producers, 37 stated regions, and 12 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 287
- Producers
- 94
- Regions
- 37
- Countries
- 12
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Malbec
Malbec appears on 247 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 96 producers, 16 stated regions, and 8 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 247
- Producers
- 96
- Regions
- 16
- Countries
- 8
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Merlot
Merlot appears on 195 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 111 producers, 30 stated regions, and 15 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 195
- Producers
- 111
- Regions
- 30
- Countries
- 15
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Tempranillo
Tempranillo appears on 175 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 84 producers, 10 stated regions, and 1 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 175
- Producers
- 84
- Regions
- 10
- Countries
- 1
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Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo appears on 142 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 52 producers, 7 stated regions, and 3 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 142
- Producers
- 52
- Regions
- 7
- Countries
- 3
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Shiraz
Shiraz appears on 142 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 70 producers, 18 stated regions, and 5 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 142
- Producers
- 70
- Regions
- 18
- Countries
- 5
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Sangiovese
Sangiovese appears on 139 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 63 producers, 12 stated regions, and 3 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 139
- Producers
- 63
- Regions
- 12
- Countries
- 3
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Syrah
Syrah appears on 134 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 60 producers, 24 stated regions, and 13 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 134
- Producers
- 60
- Regions
- 24
- Countries
- 13
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Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc appears on 121 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 51 producers, 9 stated regions, and 4 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 121
- Producers
- 51
- Regions
- 9
- Countries
- 4
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Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio appears on 93 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 35 producers, 13 stated regions, and 9 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 93
- Producers
- 35
- Regions
- 13
- Countries
- 9
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Grenache
Grenache appears on 85 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 55 producers, 19 stated regions, and 6 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 85
- Producers
- 55
- Regions
- 19
- Countries
- 6
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Viognier
Viognier appears on 82 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 47 producers, 19 stated regions, and 9 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 82
- Producers
- 47
- Regions
- 19
- Countries
- 9
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Zinfandel
Zinfandel appears on 77 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 36 producers, 3 stated regions, and 2 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 77
- Producers
- 36
- Regions
- 3
- Countries
- 2
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Primitivo
Primitivo appears on 69 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 27 producers, 2 stated regions, and 1 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 69
- Producers
- 27
- Regions
- 2
- Countries
- 1
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Garnacha
Garnacha appears on 60 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 34 producers, 11 stated regions, and 2 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 60
- Producers
- 34
- Regions
- 11
- Countries
- 2
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Gamay
Gamay appears on 56 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 15 producers, 8 stated regions, and 1 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 56
- Producers
- 15
- Regions
- 8
- Countries
- 1
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Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc appears on 55 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 35 producers, 13 stated regions, and 8 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 55
- Producers
- 35
- Regions
- 13
- Countries
- 8
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Sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon blanc appears on 49 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 24 producers, 12 stated regions, and 8 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 49
- Producers
- 24
- Regions
- 12
- Countries
- 8
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Grenache Blend
Grenache Blend appears on 47 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 13 producers, 7 stated regions, and 3 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 47
- Producers
- 13
- Regions
- 7
- Countries
- 3
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Pinot noir
Pinot noir appears on 46 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 28 producers, 17 stated regions, and 9 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 46
- Producers
- 28
- Regions
- 17
- Countries
- 9
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Glera
Glera appears on 43 BottlePicker wine records, associated with 19 producers, 2 stated regions, and 1 stated countries. This is catalogue evidence, not a claim that every similarly named grape is identical.
- Wines observed
- 43
- Producers
- 19
- Regions
- 2
- Countries
- 1
Evidence checklist
Complete the decision trail
Research requirements
A useful answer needs all four.
Search, verify and compare without losing the source trail. Missing evidence stays visibly missing.
- 01Synonym resolver
Resolve alternate grape names without assuming that similar spellings describe the same variety.
- 02Region links
Connect varieties to places as sourced associations, not claims about every bottle from a region.
- 03Identity evidence
Show the authority behind an identity match and leave disputed relationships visibly unresolved.
- 04Name history
Explain how names changed across language and place while keeping inference separate from fact.
Publication gate
Five checks before Google.
- 01Feedconnected
- 02Rightsreview open
- 03Data usereview open
- 04Quality sample19/5 passed
- 05Search releaseheld back
Open the evidence contractWhat is used, refreshed and excluded
BottlePicker observations show where a stated grape name appears across wines, producers, regions, and countries.
Source evidence is expected to refresh weekly. The page keeps the last checked context visible.
- Unverified synonyms
- Inferred grape identities
- Merchant and critic prose
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