Here you’ll find 39 Wines that start with L, organized from “La Clape” to “Léon Millot”. Entries include regional names, grape varieties, and common styles you see on wine lists and labels. Use this list for tasting reference, menu planning, or quick identification while shopping.

Wines that start with L are a mix of Old World appellations, grape varieties, and modern styles found around the world. For example, “La Clape” is a French appellation and “Léon Millot” is a hybrid grape used in cooler regions.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Type, Origin, Typical style, and Notes.

Name: The official wine name, varietal, or regional label so you can quickly identify the bottle or listing.

Type: Indicates whether the entry is a grape, appellation, or style, helping you understand what the name represents.

Origin: The country or specific region where the wine typically comes from, useful for pairing and regional context.

Typical style: Describes common styles like dry red, sweet dessert, or sparkling, so you know expected flavor and use.

Notes: Brief synonyms, key tasting notes, or pairing ideas to help you compare entries and decide what to try.

Wines that start with L

Name Type Region Typical profile Description
Lambrusco Varietal Italy – Emilia-Romagna Sparkling red, fruity; 10-12% Fizzy Italian red style with bright cherry, red berry fruit and styles from bone-dry to sweet — versatile and food-friendly.
Lambrusco di Sorbara Appellation Italy – Emilia-Romagna Light, floral Lambrusco; 10-11.5% DOC known for pale, delicate sparkling Lambrusco with floral aromatics and crisp acidity, often the most perfumed of Lambrusco types.
Lambrusco Grasparossa Varietal Italy – Emilia-Romagna Richer, tannic sparkling red; 11-12% One of the fuller-bodied Lambrusco bunches, offering deeper cherry, spice and structure — often used for more robust sparkling reds.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce Appellation Italy – Emilia-Romagna Rounded, berry-driven Lambrusco; 10-12% DOC recognized for a distinctive cylindrical grape cluster and fruit-forward, slightly savory sparkling wines.
Lambrusco Reggiano Appellation Italy – Emilia-Romagna Juicy, fresh sparkling reds; 10-12% DOC producing a range of traditional Lambrusco styles, from frizzante to fully sparkling, with bright red-fruit character.
Lagrein Varietal Italy – Alto Adige Dark, tannic, blackberry; 13-14.5% A native South Tyrolean red with deep color, firm tannins and earthy black fruit — great for hearty food pairings.
Lemberger Varietal Germany/Austria/USA Medium-bodied, peppery; 12.5-14% German name for Blaufränkisch; peppery dark-fruit wines with good acidity and classic black-cherry spice.
Listán Blanco Varietal Spain – Canary Islands Crisp, saline, citrus; 11-13% Primary white grape of the Canaries (also called Palomino de Lanzarote), producing crisp, saline-driven white wines.
Listán Negro Varietal Spain – Canary Islands Volcanic minerality, strawberry; 12-13.5% Main red variety of Lanzarote and other Canaries; light-medium body with volcanic earth and red-fruit notes.
Limnio Varietal Greece Smoky, herbal red; 12-13.5% Ancient Greek variety producing spicy, aromatic reds with savory notes and moderate tannin.
Liatiko Varietal Greece – Crete Red, raisiny in fortified styles; 12-13.5% Native Cretan red used for both fresh wines and traditional sweet/fortified wines with dried-fruit character.
Loureiro Varietal Portugal – Vinho Verde Floral, citrus, zesty; 11-12.5% Aromatic Vinho Verde white with elderflower, lime and lively acidity — a popular Portuguese variety for fresh whites.
Lacrima Varietal Italy – Marche Perfumed, rose and spice; 12-13% Aromatic red grape from Marche famed for intensely perfumed, floral wines with soft tannins and lively red fruits.
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Appellation Italy – Marche Perfumed, light to medium red; 12-13% DOC that showcases the Lacrima grape in fragrant, often early-drinking reds from Morro d’Alba.
Léon Millot Varietal France/North America Early-ripening hybrid, fruity; often low tannin Red hybrid grape used in cool climates; yields deeply colored, easy-drinking wines resistant to cold.
Len de l’El Varietal France – Gaillac Aromatic white, herbal citrus; 11-13% Southwest French grape (Len de l’El) producing perfumed whites with herbal lift and bright acidity in Gaillac.
Lison-Pramaggiore Appellation Italy – Veneto/Friuli Varied whites and reds; balanced styles DOC producing diverse wines near Venice — international and local grapes with fresh whites and approachable reds.
Langhe Appellation Italy – Piedmont Varied; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis styles DOC area around Alba producing single-varietal and blended wines, including entry-to-mid-level Nebbiolo and regional specialties.
Languedoc Appellation France – Languedoc Generous reds, rosés, whites; warm-climate profile Large southern French region offering diverse, often value-driven wines from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and local whites.
La Clape Appellation France – Languedoc Full-bodied reds, garrigue herbs Coastal AOC producing powerful, savory reds with Mediterranean herb character and good structure.
Lirac Appellation France – Rhône Grenache-led reds and rosés; ripe fruit, spice Right-bank Rhône AOC producing robust reds and elegant rosés similar to Châteauneuf but often more affordable.
Loupiac Appellation France – Bordeaux Sweet botrytized white; 12-13% Small Sauternes-area AOC known for sweet, honeyed Sémillon-dominant wines affected by noble rot.
Lalande-de-Pomerol Appellation France – Bordeaux Merlot-led, supple plum and spice; 13-14% Right-bank Bordeaux appellation producing Merlot-dominant wines with plush fruit and approachability.
Listrac-Médoc Appellation France – Bordeaux Structured blends, firm tannins Médoc appellation producing ageworthy Cabernet/Merlot blends with firm tannic backbone.
La Mancha Appellation Spain – Castilla-La Mancha Varied styles, Tempranillo and Airén common Large Spanish DO supplying vast quantities of everyday Tempranillo and experimental regional wines.
Lanzarote Appellation Spain – Canary Islands Volcanic, saline wines; Listán varieties Unique DO with vines grown in volcanic pits; wines show minerality and resilience to sea breezes.
La Rioja Appellation Spain – Rioja Tempranillo-based, oak-aged classics Spain’s iconic wine region noted for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva classifications and ageworthy Tempranillo wines.
Lisboa Appellation Portugal – Lisboa Coastal whites and reds, fresh acidity Portuguese winemaking area around Lisbon producing vibrant whites and approachable reds from native and international grapes.
Luján de Cuyo Appellation Argentina – Mendoza High-elevation Malbec, ripe black fruit Mendoza subregion famed for structured, concentrated Malbecs from high-altitude vineyards.
Lodi Appellation USA – California Warm-climate Zinfandel, Cabernet; ripe fruit Central Valley AVA known for old-vine Zinfandel and bold, fruit-forward California reds and rosés.
Long Island Appellation USA – New York Cooler-climate Merlot, Cabernet Franc; crisp whites East Coast AVA producing elegant Merlot and Bordeaux-style blends with Atlantic influence and bright acidity.
Lugana Appellation Italy – Lombardy/Veneto Garganega whites, floral, lemon; 12-13% Fresh, aromatic white wines from near Lake Garda, often showing stone-fruit and citrus with minerality.
Late Harvest Style Various Sweet dessert wines from late-picked grapes; 11-15% Winemaking style where grapes are picked late to concentrate sugars — produces lush dessert wines with honeyed fruit.
Late Bottled Vintage Style Portugal – Douro/Port Aged tawny-style port; 19-20% Port category (LBV) bottled after extended cask aging, offering approachable vintage character without decades of bottle age.
Lake County Appellation USA – California High-elevation Cabernet, Sauvignon; bold reds Northern California AVA with volcanic soils producing concentrated reds and crisp whites.
Livermore Valley Appellation USA – California Chardonnay, Cabernet, historic cool-climate styles One of California’s older AVAs near San Francisco, known for balanced Chardonnays and Bordeaux varieties.
Lambrusco di Modena Appellation Italy – Emilia-Romagna Fruity, sparkling reds; 10-12% DOC area around Modena producing lively Lambrusco styles from multiple Lambrusco grape types.
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC Appellation Italy – Emilia-Romagna Juicy, medium-bodied sparkling red; 10-12% Specific DOC emphasizing the Salamino type of Lambrusco, noted for round berry fruit and gentle tannin.
Lagar Red? No entry Appellation Spain n/a n/a

Descriptions

Lambrusco
Lambrusco di Sorbara
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce
Lambrusco Reggiano
Lagrein
Lemberger
Listán Blanco
Listán Negro
Limnio
Liatiko
Loureiro
Lacrima
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba
Léon Millot
Len de l’El
Lison-Pramaggiore
Langhe
Languedoc
La Clape
Lirac
Loupiac
Lalande-de-Pomerol
Listrac-Médoc
La Mancha
Lanzarote
La Rioja
Lisboa
Luján de Cuyo
Lodi
Long Island
Lugana
Late Harvest
Late Bottled Vintage
Lake County
Livermore Valley
Lambrusco di Modena
Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce DOC
Lagar Red? No entry
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