Grape varieties
The grape varieties used in the production of Rhône Valley wines
Several highly different grape varieties are used to make Rhône Valley wines. In the north, Syrah reigns over reds while Viognier and Marsanne dominate whites.
In the south, Grenache noir is blended with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault to create reds and rosés. Whites are gracefully produced using Grenache blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.
Recently, Marselan, a new grape variety, entered the composition of reds.
