Unusual red grape varieties
Harvesting wild País in the Maule Valley.
(Image credit: ©Bouchon Family Wines)

Feeling adventurous? How many of these varieties have you tried?

The so-called ‘international’ varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir can be found in abundance, from some of the cheapest supermarket wines to the most expensive wines in the world.

Here are five unusual red grape varieties worth tracking down if you’re the adventurous sort. How many have you tried?


See also: Grape names quiz – test your knowledge


Unusual red grape varieties to try:

Unusual white grape varieties

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James Button
Regional Editor - Italy

James Button is Decanter’s regional editor for Italy, responsible for all of Decanter's Italian content in print and online.

Like many others, he started his wine career at Majestic Wine, giving him a strong grounding in the subject before successfully completing the WSET Level 4 Diploma in 2010. From 2014 to 2016 he managed the fine wine department of a startup wine company in London, before joining Decanter as digital sub-editor.

Outside of wine, James enjoys cooking, skiing, playing guitar and cycling.