Here you’ll find 27 Wines that start with K that begin with K, organized from “Kabinett” to “Kéknyelű”. This list highlights grape varieties, regional names, and styles useful for learning, tasting, or menu planning.
Wines that start with K are grape varieties, regional names, and wine terms whose names begin with the letter K. A notable example is “Kabinett”, a historic German designation for lighter, elegant Rieslings enjoyed worldwide.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Category, Origin, Primary grape(s), and Typical style.
Name: Common name of the wine, varietal, or regional term so you can recognize it quickly in lists and labels.
Category: Short descriptor like “red”, “white”, “sparkling”, or “fortified” that helps you filter by wine type.
Origin: Region or country where the name is most commonly used, useful when you seek geographic context.
Primary grape(s): The main grape(s) associated with the name, helping you understand likely flavor and structure.
Typical style: Usual sweetness, body, and alcohol profile or notable production methods so you know what to expect.
Wines that start with K
| Name | Category | Primary grape(s)/typical blend | Typical region/country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabinett | Wine style | N/A | Germany; Austria | Light, typically off-dry to dry Prädikat wine from late-harvest grapes, often bright and food-friendly with delicate acidity. |
| Kalterersee | Region/Appellation | Schiava (Vernatsch) | Alto Adige (Italy) | Light, fruity red (Lago di Caldaro) made mostly from Schiava, popular for easy-drinking, berry-driven flavors. |
| Kamptal | Region/Appellation | Grüner Veltliner; Riesling | Lower Austria, Austria | Renowned Austrian DAC producing crisp Grüner Veltliner and mineral Riesling with apple, white pepper and slate notes. |
| Kremstal | Region/Appellation | Grüner Veltliner; Riesling | Lower Austria, Austria | Valley appellation east of the Danube, known for fresh Grüner Veltliner and elegant Rieslings with citrus and herbal tones. |
| Klevener de Heiligenstein | Region/Appellation | Savagnin Rose (Klevener) | Alsace, France | Small Alsace designation for Savagnin Rose (Klevener), producing spicy, aromatic dry whites with a textured palate. |
| Klevner | Varietal | Pinot Blanc; sometimes mixed white varieties | Alsace, France; Switzerland | Local name/label term often used for Pinot Blanc or traditional white blends, offering soft citrus and almond notes. |
| Kerner | Grape | Kerner | Germany; Italy (South Tyrol) | German crossing of Riesling and Trollinger; aromatic white with floral, peach and bright acidity, versatile for dry and off-dry styles. |
| Kekfrankos (Kékfrankos; Blaufränkisch) | Grape | Kekfrankos | Hungary; Austria; Central Europe | Medium- to full-bodied red with peppery, dark cherry and spicy tannins; Hungary’s signature red in many regions. |
| Kadarka | Grape | Kadarka | Hungary; Romania | Historic Central European red grape producing light- to medium-bodied wines with red fruit, spice and rustic charm. |
| Kalecik Karası | Grape | Kalecik Karası | Turkey (Ankara region) | Turkish red grape producing soft, fruity wines with cherry and floral hints, increasingly used in modern Turkish winemaking. |
| Kotsifali | Grape | Kotsifali | Crete, Greece | Native Cretan red often blended with Mandilaria; offers red-fruit, spice and moderate tannins, good for warming Mediterranean reds. |
| Kallmet | Grape | Kallmet | Albania | Indigenous Albanian red variety grown mainly in central Albania, producing fruity, easy-drinking reds. |
| Koshu | Grape | Koshu | Japan (Yamanashi) | Japan’s signature white grape; makes light, delicate wines with citrus, stone fruit and subtle mineral notes. |
| Kosher wine | Wine style | N/A | Global | Wines produced under rabbinical supervision, from dry to sweet; important for Jewish ritual use and widely available commercially. |
| Kéknyelű | Grape | Kéknyelű | Hungary (Badacsony/Balaton) | Rare Hungarian white known for saline minerality, herbal citrus character and ageworthy structure. |
| Kindzmarauli | Region/Appellation | Saperavi | Kakheti, Georgia | Semi-sweet, fruity red PDO made from Saperavi grapes; known for plum and berry sweetness with bright acidity. |
| Khvanchkara | Region/Appellation | Alexandrouli; Mujuretuli | Racha (Western Georgia), Georgia | Historic semi-sweet red with aromatic red-fruit and floral notes, made in a traditional Georgian style. |
| Kakheti | Region/Appellation | Saperavi; Rkatsiteli; Kisi | Georgia | Georgia’s most important wine region, source of many traditional qvevri and bottled wines across many native grapes. |
| Kartli | Region/Appellation | Rkatsiteli; Saperavi | Georgia | Central Georgian region producing both traditional qvevri wines and modern bottled styles from local varieties. |
| Kvareli | Region/Appellation | Rkatsiteli; Saperavi | Kakheti, Georgia | Eastern Georgian district with long winemaking history; produces both dry and semi-sweet native-grape wines. |
| Kakhuri Mtsvane | Grape | Kakhuri Mtsvane | Georgia | Georgian white variety (literally “Kakhuri Mtsvane”) used in qvevri and table wines; fresh, herbal and floral character. |
| Kisi | Grape | Kisi | Georgia (Kakheti) | Aromatic Georgian white often used in amber/qvevri wines; shows apricot, honey and baking-spice notes with textured mouthfeel. |
| Krasnostop (Krasnostop Zolotovsky) | Grape | Krasnostop Zolotovsky | Southern Russia | Indigenous Russian red producing deep, spicy wines with black fruit and firm tannins; gaining interest domestically. |
| Kvevri | Wine style | N/A | Georgia | Traditional Georgian clay amphorae used for fermenting and aging; “kvevri wine” denotes ancestral, often amber-style wines. |
| Királyleányka (Kiralyleanyka) | Grape | Királyleányka | Hungary | Aromatic Hungarian white used for fresh, floral wines and light dessert styles; name means “king’s little daughter.” |
| Klein Karoo | Region/Appellation | Chenin Blanc; Cinsault; others | Western Cape, South Africa | Semi-arid South African region producing approachable reds and whites; known for value wines and fortified styles. |
| Kratošija (Kratosija) | Grape | Kratošija | Montenegro; Dalmatia (Croatia) | Balkan red grape related to Zinfandel/Tribidrag; yields juicy, rustic reds with dark fruit and spice. |
Descriptions
Kabinett
Kalterersee
Kamptal
Kremstal
Klevener de Heiligenstein
Klevner
Kerner
Kekfrankos (Kékfrankos; Blaufränkisch)
Kadarka
Kalecik Karası
Kotsifali
Kallmet
Koshu
Kosher wine
Kéknyelű
Kindzmarauli
Khvanchkara
Kakheti
Kartli
Kvareli
Kakhuri Mtsvane
Kisi
Krasnostop (Krasnostop Zolotovsky)
Kvevri
Királyleányka (Kiralyleanyka)
Klein Karoo
Kratošija (Kratosija)