Monterey’s 53 Varietals
With 53 varietals grown, you are sure to find your new favorite wine in world-renowned Monterey Wine Country.
Monterey wineries grow a vast array of varietals thanks to its diverse microclimates. Because of this, many people regard Monterey as a kind of ‘viticultural laboratory,’ which is a testament to the region’s constant, innovative experimentation with new clones, trellising, water management, and harvesting systems. Monterey grows 53 varietals and makes red, white, rosé, dessert, and sparkling wines.
Monterey County Grapes
Due to their conscientious ‘green’ farming initiatives,’ Monterey implements sustainable regimens tailored to unique micro-climates to produce 53 varietals on over 349 vineyards. Ultimately, this has helped establish us as one of the best California wineries.
Red grapes grown in Monterey County include:
- Barbera
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carignane
- Charbono
- Dolcetto
- Graciano
- Grenache
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Mourvèdre
- Nebbiolo
- Petit Sirah
- Petit Verdot
- Pinot Noir
- Primitivo
- Sangiovese
- Syrah
- Tempranillo
- Tinta Cao
- Tourga Nacinal
- Touriga Francesca
- Trousseau
- Valdiguie
- Zinfandel
White grapes grown in Monterey County include:
- Albarino
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Gerwutzaminer
- Grenache Blanc
- Marsanne
- Muscat Canelli
- Muscat Giallo
- Muscat Orange
- Pinot Blanc
- Pinot Grigio
- Riesling
- Roussanne
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sauvignon Musque
- Semillon
- Tocal Fruilano
- Viognier
Select the varietal below to see wineries with that selection:
- All
- Aequalis (Grenache-Syrah)
- Albariño
- Arbolitos
- Barbera
- Barbera (Italian)
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Blends)
- Carbonic Red
- Carignan
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Claret
- Cosecheir
- Dolcetto
- Falanghina
- GSM
- GSP
- Gamay Noir
- Gewürztraminer
- Graciano
- Grenache
- Grenache Blanc
- Grenache-Syrah
- Gruner Veltliner
- Macon
- Malbec
- Marsanne
- Merlot
- Moscato
- Mourvèdre
- Muscat
- Olonde
- Petit Manseng
- Petit Sirah
- Petit Verdot
- Petite Sirah
- Petite Syrah
- Petite-Sangio
- Pinot Blanc
- Pinot Grigio
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Noir
- Piquette
- Port
- Pét-Nat Rosé
- Pétillant Natural
- Red Blend
- Reisling
- Rhone Blend
- Riesling
- Rosé
- Roussanne
- Sangiovese
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sparkling
- Syrah
- Tannat
- Tempranillo
- Tinteiro
- Tinto Cão
- Tourbillon
- Touriga Nacional
- Verdelho
- Vermentino
- Viognier
- White Blend
- White Blends
- Zinfandel

A Taste of Monterey

Albatross Ridge Winery (Carmel Valley)

Albatross Ridge Winery (Carmel-by-the-Sea)

Albatross Ridge Winery (Monterey)

Bernardus Winery

Boekenoogen Winery

Caraccioli Cellars

Chalone Vineyard

CRŪ Winery

De Tierra Vineyards

Folktale Winery

Holman Ranch Tasting Room

I. Brand & Family Wines

Joyce Wine Company

Joyce Wine Company (Monterey Wine Trail)

Kori Wines

Lepe Cellars

McIntyre Tasting Studio

Mesa Del Sol

Morgan Winery: Taste Morgan

Odonata Wines

Pessagno Winery

Puma Road Portola

Puma Road Winery

Rustique Wines

Scheid Vineyards

Scheid Vineyards (Monterey Wine Trail)

Scratch

Seabold Cellars

Shale Canyon Wines

Silvestri Vineyards

Talbott Vineyards

Taste Morgan

Tira Nanza Winery

Windy Oaks Estate

Windy Oaks Estate (Carmel Valley)

Wrath Wines
