This list includes 57 Wines that start with M, from “Macabeo” to “Müller-Thurgau”. Entries cover grape varieties, regional names and styles used worldwide. They’re useful for tasting notes, food pairing and learning wine vocabulary.

Wines that start with M are grape varieties, wines or regional styles whose common English names begin with M. Macabeo plays a central role in Spanish Cava, while Müller-Thurgau shaped many German plantings historically.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Category, Primary region, Grape(s), Tasting notes, and Synonyms.

Name: This is the common English name of the wine or varietal, so you can quickly identify each entry.

Category: Indicates whether the entry is a grape, regional style, or finished wine, helping you filter by type.

Primary region: Shows the most widely associated country or appellation, so you can place the wine geographically.

Grape(s): Lists the principal grape or blends used, letting you compare varieties and expected flavor profiles quickly.

Tasting notes: Brief descriptors of typical aromas and flavors to guide your expectations and pairing choices and decisions.

Synonyms: Alternate names and local spellings help you recognize the same wine under different labels or markets.

Wines that start with M

Name Type Main grape(s) Region Description
Merlot Varietal Merlot France Soft, fruit-forward red grape with plum and chocolate notes; common in single-varietal wines and Bordeaux blends.
Malbec Varietal Malbec Argentina: Mendoza Deep, dark red grape known for plum, blackberry and smoky notes; Argentina’s Mendoza region made it famous.
Mourvèdre Varietal Mourvèdre Spain Robust Mediterranean red grape with gamey, blackberry and pepper notes; used in Rhône and Spanish blends.
Monastrell Varietal Monastrell (Mourvèdre) Spain Spanish name for Mourvèdre, producing rich, spicy red wines in southeastern Spain.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Varietal Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains France: Alsace Aromatic Muscat variety with floral, orange-blossom and grape-skin aromas; used for dry and sweet wines.
Muscat of Alexandria Varietal Muscat of Alexandria Spain: Málaga Large-berried Muscat used for sweet fortified wines and table wine; rich floral and apricot flavors.
Malvasia Varietal Malvasia Italy Ancient family of grapes producing dry to sweet wines with fragrant stone-fruit and floral notes across the Mediterranean.
Marsanne Varietal Marsanne France: Rhône Valley White Rhône grape offering honeyed pear and almond flavors; often blended with Roussanne for richer whites.
Mencía Varietal Mencía Spain: Bierzo Aromatic Spanish red grape with red-fruit, floral and mineral qualities; increasingly popular for elegant, medium-bodied wines.
Muscadelle Varietal Muscadelle France: Bordeaux Aromatic minor grape in Bordeaux blends and sweet wines, offering floral and grapey notes.
Müller-Thurgau Varietal Müller-Thurgau Germany Early-ripening white variety with light floral and fruity character, widely planted across Central Europe.
Macabeo Varietal Macabeo (Viura) Spain Versatile Spanish white used for youthful whites, Rioja whites and Cava blends; citrus and almond notes.
Montepulciano Varietal Montepulciano Italy: Abruzzo Italian red grape with dark-cherry, herbal and plum flavors; common in mid-weight, food-friendly wines.
Molinara Varietal Molinara Italy: Veneto Light red grape traditionally used in Valpolicella and Bardolino blends, adding acidity and freshness.
Mondeuse Varietal Mondeuse France: Savoie Peppery, floral red grape from the Alpine Savoie region, producing lively, savory wines.
Mauzac Varietal Mauzac France: Gaillac Indigenous southwest French white used in sparkling Blanquette de Limoux and fresh regional whites; apple and herbal notes.
Mavrodaphne Varietal Mavrodaphne Greece Dark Greek grape used for sweet, fortified and dry wines, often rich with raisin and spice flavors.
Marlborough Appellation Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand: Marlborough New Zealand’s most famous region, known for vibrant, tropical and herbaceous Sauvignon Blancs.
Médoc Appellation Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot France: Bordeaux Renowned Bordeaux subregion producing structured red blends dominated by Cabernet and Merlot.
Mâcon-Villages Appellation Chardonnay France: Mâconnais Burgundy appellation producing approachable Chardonnays with fresh apple and citrus character.
Mâcon Appellation Chardonnay France: Mâconnais Broad Burgundy appellation offering simple, value-driven Chardonnays from the Mâconnais.
Muscadet Appellation Melon de Bourgogne France: Loire Light, crisp Loire white made from Melon de Bourgogne; zesty, mineral-driven and great with seafood.
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Appellation Melon de Bourgogne France: Loire Premier Muscadet appellation with saline, citrus and yeasty notes; often aged on the lees for texture.
Montsant Appellation Garnacha, Cariñena Spain: Catalonia Spanish DO producing robust, spicy reds often from Garnacha and Cariñena (Carignan).
Morellino di Scansano Appellation Sangiovese Italy: Tuscany Tuscan DOCG made predominantly from Sangiovese, offering cherry, earth and Mediterranean herb notes.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Appellation Montepulciano Italy: Abruzzo Popular Italian DOC producing juicy, fruity reds from Montepulciano grape.
Minervois Appellation Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre France: Languedoc Languedoc appellation making full-bodied southern French reds and some rosés.
Morgon Appellation Gamay France: Beaujolais One of the Cru Beaujolais villages, producing rich, fruit-forward Gamay with mineral depth.
Moulin-à-Vent Appellation Gamay France: Beaujolais Powerful Beaujolais cru with tannic, age-worthy Gamay showing floral and spice notes.
Musigny Appellation Pinot Noir France: Burgundy: Chambolle-Musigny Prestigious Grand Cru producing rare, refined Pinot Noir with floral and silky textures.
Montrachet Appellation Chardonnay France: Burgundy: Côte de Beaune Iconic Grand Cru white Burgundy famed for concentrated, age-worthy Chardonnays.
Mazis-Chambertin Appellation Pinot Noir France: Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru vineyard producing powerful, firm Pinot Noir in the Côte de Nuits.
Montagne-Saint-Émilion Appellation Merlot, Cabernet Franc France: Saint-Émilion Satellite appellation producing Merlot-led Bordeaux-style reds near Saint-Émilion.
Manzanilla Style Palomino Spain: Andalusia (Sanlúcar de Barrameda) A salty, tangy style of fino sherry made around Sanlúcar; light, bone-dry and fresh.
Marsala Style Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia Italy: Sicily Fortified wine from Sicily, available dry to sweet; used in cooking and as a sipping wine.
Madeira Style Malvasia, Sercial, Verdelho, Bual Portugal: Madeira Fortified, oxidatively aged wine with rancio notes, ranging from dry to lusciously sweet.
Maury Appellation Grenache, Carignan France: Roussillon Sweet, fortified red from Roussillon, rich in dried fruit and chocolate notes.
Madiran Appellation Tannat France: Madiran Robust southwestern French appellation famous for tannic, ageworthy Tannat-based reds.
Monbazillac Appellation Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc France: Bergerac Sweet botrytized wines from Bergerac offering honeyed apricot and waxy notes.
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Appellation Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains France: Rhône Valley Aromatic sweet fortified wine (Muscat) from southern Rhône with apricot and honey.
Moscato d’Asti Appellation Moscato Bianco Italy: Piedmont Lightly sparkling, low-alcohol sweet wine bursting with peach, orange-blossom and sweetness.
Moscato Varietal Moscato (Muscat) Italy Group name for aromatic Muscat grapes used for sweet and dry wines, notably in Italy and France.
Meritage Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc United States American term for premium Bordeaux-style red blends emphasizing traditional Bordeaux varieties.
Méthode Champenoise Style Chardonnay, Pinot Noir France: Champagne Traditional bottle-fermentation method producing classic sparkling Champagne and other high-quality bubblies.
Marsanne-Roussanne Blend Marsanne, Roussanne France: Rhône Valley Classic Rhône white blend combining Marsanne’s weight with Roussanne’s aromatics for rich, textured whites.
Malmsey Style Malvasia Portugal: Madeira The sweetest traditional style of Madeira, rich, raisined and honeyed, often labeled Malmsey.
Méthode Ancestrale Style Various grapes France Ancient sparkling method producing lightly fizzy, often slightly sweet wines bottled without disgorgement.
Mosel Appellation Riesling Germany: Mosel Germany’s famed Riesling region, known for high-acid, mineral and floral wines ranging from dry to lusciously sweet.
Mittelrhein Appellation Riesling Germany: Mittelrhein Steep Rhine valley region producing elegant, slatey Rieslings with perfume and finesse.
Méthode Cap Classique Style Chardonnay, Pinot Noir South Africa South African term for traditional-method sparkling wines, often from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Mavrud Varietal Mavrud Bulgaria Indigenous Bulgarian red grape producing tannic, spicy wines with dark fruit and earthy notes.
Meunier Varietal Pinot Meunier France: Champagne One of Champagne’s principal red grapes, adding fruitiness and early-drinking charm to sparkling blends.
Moschofilero Varietal Moschofilero Greece: Peloponnese (Mantinia) Aromatic Greek white with floral, citrus and spice notes; used for crisp whites and rosés.
Mendocino Appellation Zinfandel, Pinot Noir United States: California: Mendocino County California county AVA producing diverse wines from cool-climate Pinot to hearty Zinfandel.
Mission Varietal Listán Prieto (Mission) United States: California / Mexico Historic grape introduced by Spanish missionaries, once widespread in the Americas and still used in niche wines.
Mavro Varietal Mavro Cyprus Indigenous Cypriot red grape used in local reds and rosés, with red-fruit and earthy character.
Malvasia delle Lipari Appellation Malvasia Italy: Sicily (Aeolian Islands) Sweet and aromatic DOC wines from the Aeolian Islands made from Malvasia with floral and dried-fruit notes.

Descriptions

Merlot
Malbec
Mourvèdre
Monastrell
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Muscat of Alexandria
Malvasia
Marsanne
Mencía
Muscadelle
Müller-Thurgau
Macabeo
Montepulciano
Molinara
Mondeuse
Mauzac
Mavrodaphne
Marlborough
Médoc
Mâcon-Villages
Mâcon
Muscadet
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine
Montsant
Morellino di Scansano
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Minervois
Morgon
Moulin-à-Vent
Musigny
Montrachet
Mazis-Chambertin
Montagne-Saint-Émilion
Manzanilla
Marsala
Madeira
Maury
Madiran
Monbazillac
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Moscato d’Asti
Moscato
Meritage
Méthode Champenoise
Marsanne-Roussanne
Malmsey
Méthode Ancestrale
Mosel
Mittelrhein
Méthode Cap Classique
Mavrud
Meunier
Moschofilero
Mendocino
Mission
Mavro
Malvasia delle Lipari
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