This list includes 59 Wines that start with C, spanning from “Cabernet Franc” to “Côtes du Rhône”. The entries cover grape varieties, regional names, and styles commonly used for drinking, food pairing, tasting, and study.
Wines that start with C are grape varieties, regional names, and wine styles that begin with the letter C. A notable example is “Cabernet Franc,” a historic variety important in Bordeaux blends and single-varietal expressions.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Category, Origin, Grape(s), Tasting profile, and Pairing.
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Origin: Gives the country or region of origin so you can understand geographical context and common growing areas.
Grape(s): Lists the primary grape or grapes used, helping you compare related varieties and recognize synonyms.
Tasting profile: Summarizes typical aromas and flavors in a few words so you can anticipate the wine’s character.
Pairing: Suggests common food pairings to help you plan meals or match dishes with similar wines.
Wines that start with C
| Name | Category | Primary grape(s) | Typical style & ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon | Dry red, 13–15% ABV |
| Cabernet Franc | Varietal | Cabernet Franc | Dry red, 12.5–14% ABV |
| Carmenere | Varietal | Carmenere | Dry red, 13–14.5% ABV |
| Carignan | Varietal | Carignan | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Cinsault | Varietal | Cinsault | Light red/rosé, 11–13.5% ABV |
| Corvina | Varietal | Corvina | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Cortese | Varietal | Cortese | Dry white, 11.5–13% ABV |
| Chenin Blanc | Varietal | Chenin Blanc | Dry–sweet white, 11–13.5% ABV |
| Chardonnay | Varietal | Chardonnay | Dry white, 12–14.5% ABV |
| Charbono | Varietal | Charbono (Douce Noir) | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Chasselas | Varietal | Chasselas | Dry white, 11–12.5% ABV |
| Clairette | Varietal | Clairette | Dry white/sparkling, 11–13% ABV |
| Colombard | Varietal | Colombard | Dry white, 11–13% ABV |
| Catarratto | Varietal | Catarratto | Dry white, 11–13.5% ABV |
| Ciliegiolo | Varietal | Ciliegiolo | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Counoise | Varietal | Counoise | Light red/blend component, 12–13.5% ABV |
| Cot | Varietal | Côt (Malbec) | Dry red, 12.5–14% ABV |
| Colorino | Varietal | Colorino | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Cesanese | Varietal | Cesanese | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Carricante | Varietal | Carricante | Dry white, 11–13% ABV |
| Cornalin | Varietal | Cornalin | Dry red, 12–13.5% ABV |
| Cannonau | Varietal | Cannonau (Grenache) | Dry red, 13–15% ABV |
| Champagne | Sparkling | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier | Sparkling white/rose, 12% ABV |
| Chablis | Region/Appellation | Chardonnay | Dry white, 12–13% ABV |
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Region/Appellation | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Full red, 14–15.5% ABV |
| Chianti | Region/Appellation | Sangiovese | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Chianti Classico | Region/Appellation | Sangiovese | Dry red, 12.5–14.5% ABV |
| Côtes du Rhône | Region/Appellation | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre | Dry red/rose, 13–14.5% ABV |
| Côte-Rôtie | Region/Appellation | Syrah, Viognier (co-planted) | Dry red, 12.5–14.5% ABV |
| Condrieu | Region/Appellation | Viognier | Dry white, 13–14.5% ABV |
| Cornas | Region/Appellation | Syrah | Dry red, 13–14.5% ABV |
| Cairanne | Region/Appellation | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre | Dry red, 13–15% ABV |
| Carmignano | Region/Appellation | Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon | Dry red, 13–14.5% ABV |
| Coonawarra | Region/Appellation | Cabernet Sauvignon | Dry red, 13–14.5% ABV |
| Clare Valley | Region/Appellation | Riesling, Shiraz | Dry white/red, 11–14% ABV |
| Casablanca Valley | Region/Appellation | Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Dry white/red, 12–14% ABV |
| Colchagua Valley | Region/Appellation | Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon | Dry red, 13–15% ABV |
| Catalonia | Region/Appellation | Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada | Sparkling/reds/whites, 11–14% ABV |
| Côtes de Provence | Region/Appellation | Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre | Dry rosé, 11.5–13% ABV |
| Collio | Region/Appellation | Friulian whites (e.g., Friulano) | Dry white, 12–13.5% ABV |
| Costières de Nîmes | Region/Appellation | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre | Dry red/rosé, 12.5–14% ABV |
| Colares | Region/Appellation | Ramisco (red), Malvasia | Dry red/sweet white, 10–13% ABV |
| Chinon | Region/Appellation | Cabernet Franc | Dry red, 11.5–13.5% ABV |
| Cheverny | Region/Appellation | Sauvignon Blanc, Romorantin | Dry white, 11.5–13% ABV |
| Côtes de Bourg | Region/Appellation | Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Cremant | Sparkling | Varies by region (e.g., Chardonnay, Pinot) | Sparkling, 11–12.5% ABV |
| Cava | Sparkling | Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada | Sparkling, 11–12.5% ABV |
| Claret | Style | Bordeaux varieties (Merlot, Cabernet) | Dry red, 12–14% ABV |
| Cream Sherry | Fortified | Palomino, Pedro Ximénez (blend) | Sweet fortified, 15–18% ABV |
| Coteaux du Layon | Region/Appellation | Chenin Blanc | Sweet white, 12–13% ABV |
| Campania | Region/Appellation | Aglianico, Fiano, Greco | Dry red/white, 12–14.5% ABV |
| California | Region/Appellation | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay | Dry red/white, 12–15% ABV |
| Central Coast | Region/Appellation | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah | Dry white/red, 12–14.5% ABV |
| Columbia Valley | Region/Appellation | Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Merlot | Dry red/white, 12–14.5% ABV |
| Cesanese del Piglio | Region/Appellation | Cesanese | Dry red, 12–13.5% ABV |
| Castilla y León | Region/Appellation | Tempranillo (Tinta de Toro), Verdejo | Dry red/white, 12–14% ABV |
| Campi Flegrei | Region/Appellation | Piedirosso, Falanghina | Dry red/white, 11.5–13.5% ABV |
| Chambolle-Musigny | Region/Appellation | Pinot Noir | Dry red, 12–13.5% ABV |
| Calatayud | Region/Appellation | Garnacha | Dry red, 13–15% ABV |
Descriptions
Cabernet Sauvignon
Full-bodied red famous worldwide for blackcurrant, cedar and firm tannins; backbone of many premium blends and single-varietal wines.
Cabernet Franc
Medium-bodied red with red fruits, herbal and floral notes; key in Bordeaux blends and Loire reds like Chinon.
Carmenere
Originally from Bordeaux, now Chile’s signature red: plush dark fruit, green pepper and soft tannins.
Carignan
High-acid, tannic red historically used in blends across France and Spain; ripe black fruit and spicy character when modernized.
Cinsault
Light, aromatic grape used for Provence rosés and Southern Rhône blends; red cherry and floral notes.
Corvina
Venetian grape central to Valpolicella and Amarone: sour cherry, almond hints and bright acidity.
Cortese
Italian white from Gavi: crisp, citrus and mineral-driven, great with seafood.
Chenin Blanc
Highly versatile Loire variety; styles range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, with apple, honey and honeycomb notes.
Chardonnay
The world’s most planted white grape; styles vary from lean, mineral Chablis to oaky, buttery New World wines.
Charbono
Obscure varietal found in California and Argentina: deep color, dark fruits and rustic tannins.
Chasselas
Light, neutral white common in Switzerland and Alsace; delicate stone fruit and floral notes.
Clairette
Southern French grape used in blends, dessert and sparkling wines; offers herbal, anise and citrus notes.
Colombard
Aromatic white used in Cognac blends and crisp New World whites: zesty citrus and green apple.
Catarratto
Major Sicilian white grape: citrus and saline notes; forms the backbone of many island whites.
Ciliegiolo
Italian grape with cherry-driven aromas; often blended with Sangiovese to add fruit and softness.
Counoise
Rhone blending grape providing bright cherry, pepper and freshness to GSM blends.
Cot
French name for Malbec; in France it’s often rustic and tannic, while New World Malbec is riper and plusher.
Colorino
Tuscan blending grape prized for deep color and tannin; adds structure to Chianti-style blends.
Cesanese
Native Central Italian variety: fragrant, cherry and spice notes with savory undertones.
Carricante
Native Sicilian white from Etna: high acidity, citrus and volcanic minerality.
Cornalin
Small Alpine variety from Switzerland/Valais: red fruit, pepper and soft tannins.
Cannonau
Sardinian name for Grenache: ripe red fruit, herbal lift and Mediterranean warmth.
Champagne
France’s famed sparkling region: high-acid, toasty, yeast-driven wines from traditional method production.
Chablis
Burgundian AOC producing lean, mineral-driven Chardonnay with green apple and flinty notes.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Iconic Southern Rhône appellation known for powerful Grenache-led reds and rich, spicy flavors.
Chianti
Classic Tuscan wine region; Sangiovese-based wines range from rustic to refined with cherry and earth notes.
Chianti Classico
Historic core of Chianti: higher quality Sangiovese with cherry, leather and herbal aromas.
Côtes du Rhône
Broad French region producing approachable, spicy reds and fragrant rosés.
Côte-Rôtie
Northern Rhône AOC: elegant Syrah with floral Viognier influence—black fruit, pepper and smoky notes.
Condrieu
Small Northern Rhône appellation famed for rich, aromatic Viognier: apricot, peach and floral perfume.
Cornas
Northern Rhône AOC producing dense, meaty Syrah with black fruit and iron-like minerality.
Cairanne
Southern Rhône AOC offering robust Grenache-led wines with garrigue, red fruit and spice.
Carmignano
Small Tuscan DOCG blending Sangiovese with Cabernet varieties for structure and aromatic complexity.
Coonawarra
Australian region famed for cassis-driven Cabernet with eucalyptus hints and refined tannins.
Clare Valley
Australian region known for steely Rieslings and ageworthy Shiraz—citrus, mineral and peppery profiles.
Casablanca Valley
Chilean coastal valley producing crisp whites and cool-climate Pinot Noir with bright acidity.
Colchagua Valley
One of Chile’s most famous valleys, known for ripe, concentrated reds and Carmenere’s herbal spice.
Catalonia
Spanish region (DO Catalunya) encompassing diverse styles from Cava to Priorat-adjacent reds.
Côtes de Provence
World-famous rosé-producing region: pale, dry wines with strawberry, citrus and Provençal herbs.
Collio
Northeast Italian zone celebrated for aromatic, textured white wines and crisp acidity.
Costières de Nîmes
Southern French appellation producing spicy, fruit-forward reds and Provence-style rosés.
Colares
Unique Portuguese coastal region with ancient viticulture and sandy soils—rare, tannic red Ramisco.
Chinon
Loire appellation showcasing fruity, peppery Cabernet Franc with vegetal and red-berry notes.
Cheverny
Loire AOC producing crisp, aromatic whites and light reds—often enjoyed fresh and food-friendly.
Côtes de Bourg
Bordeaux right-bank appellation offering value-driven, ripe Merlot-based reds.
Cremant
French sparkling wines made outside Champagne by traditional method; crisp and value-driven.
Cava
Spain’s principal traditional-method sparkling wine: fresh citrus, green apple and bakery notes.
Claret
British English term for red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-style blends—classic blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar notes.
Cream Sherry
Sweet, blended style of Sherry—rich, nutty and caramelized flavors; great with desserts.
Coteaux du Layon
Loire appellation producing botrytized or late-harvest Chenin Blanc with honeyed apricot and bright acidity.
Campania
Southern Italian region producing robust Aglianico reds and aromatic whites like Fiano and Greco.
California
Large, diverse US wine region from cool-coast Pinot to concentrated Napa Cabernet.
Central Coast
California AVA stretching from Monterey to Santa Barbara; known for balanced, approachable wines.
Columbia Valley
Major Washington state AVA producing ripe reds and crisp, aromatic whites.
Cesanese del Piglio
Italian DOCG focused on Cesanese grapes: fragrant, spicy reds with red fruit and earthy notes.
Castilla y León
Historic Spanish region producing robust reds from Toro and zesty Verdejo whites.
Campi Flegrei
Small Campanian zone near Naples producing mineral-driven wines influenced by volcanic soils.
Chambolle-Musigny
Burgundian village AOC (starts with C) known for elegant, perfumed Pinot Noir with silkiness.
Calatayud
Aragonese Spanish DO producing concentrated Garnacha wines with ripe berry and spice notes.