International Wine Variety Day Calendar
✦ International Wine Variety Day Calendar
From Sauvignon Blanc in spring to Pinot Meunier at midwinter — every grape and wine style has its day. Subscribe once and let the reminders pour in all year long.
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Dates shown are for 2026. Floating days (e.g. “first Friday of May”) shift each year — the subscribed calendar tracks them automatically. Calendar curated by Stellar Cellar · stellarcellar.co.uk
International Furmint Day
Celebrating Hungary’s noble white grape behind Tokaji.
International Syrah Day
Honouring the bold, peppery red of the Rhône and beyond.
Global Drink Wine Day
An all-encompassing toast to wine of every colour and style.
International Mulled Wine Day
A cosy nod to spiced, warming wine.
International Riesling Day
Marking the birthday of the great aromatic white.
World Vermouth Day
Raising a glass to aromatised, fortified wine.
Tannat Day
Spotlight on Uruguay’s powerful signature red.
World Malbec Day
Argentina’s flagship red takes centre stage.
International Qvevri Day
Celebrating ancient Georgian clay-vessel winemaking.
World Marselan Day
A toast to the Cabernet x Grenache cross.
International Sauvignon Blanc Day
The zesty, aromatic white — first Friday of May.
World Moscato Day
Sweet, floral and lightly sparkling Muscat.
Pinot Grigio Day
Crisp, easy-drinking Italian white.
International Chardonnay Day
The world’s most planted white grape.
National Wine Day
A general celebration of all wine.
World Verdejo Day
Spain’s fresh Rueda white — second Friday of June.
Drink Chenin Blanc Day
From Loire to South Africa, a versatile white.
International Rosé Day
Pink wine in the sun — second Saturday of June.
World Lambrusco Day
Italy’s joyful sparkling red.
International Cava Day
Spain’s traditional-method sparkling wine.
National Wine & Cheese Day
The classic pairing gets its own day.
World Albariño Day
The salty, citrussy white of Rías Baixas.
International Prosecco Day
Italy’s beloved sparkling Glera.
International Pinot Noir Day
The elegant, ageworthy red of Burgundy.
Cap Classique Day
South Africa’s traditional-method sparkling.
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
The king of reds — first Thursday of September.
National Chianti Day
Tuscany’s Sangiovese-based classic — first Friday of September.
National Port Wine Day
Portugal’s fortified Douro icon.
International Grenache Day
The warm-climate red of the Rhône & Spain — third Friday of September.
World Vranec Day
North Macedonia’s robust signature red.
Orange Wine Day
Skin-contact white wines in the spotlight.
International Pinotage Day
South Africa’s own crossing — second Saturday of October.
Prokupac Day
Serbia’s indigenous red grape.
World Champagne Day
The original celebratory sparkling — fourth Friday of October.
International Mavrud Day
Bulgaria’s ancient red variety.
International Carignan Day
An old-vine Mediterranean red — last Thursday of October.
International Xinomavro Day
Greece’s noble, tannic red.
International Merlot Day
The plush, plummy Bordeaux red.
Wine in Moderation Day
Promoting responsible enjoyment of wine.
International Tempranillo Day
Spain’s Rioja & Ribera star — second Thursday of November.
National Zinfandel Day
California’s bold red — third Wednesday of November.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
The first Gamay of the vintage — third Thursday of November.
International Carménère Day
Chile’s rediscovered Bordeaux variety.
International Saperavi Day
Georgia’s inky, teinturier red.
International Maratheftiko Day
Cyprus’s prized indigenous red.
International Cabernet Franc Day
The aromatic Loire & Bordeaux red.
World Aszú Day
Tokaji Aszú, Hungary’s legendary sweet wine.
Pinot Meunier Day
The third grape of Champagne gets its due.
