Permitted grape varieties in the United Kingdom
Legally approved / eligible grape varieties
| # | Scheme | Hybrids | Legally eligible varieties / requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDO — still | No | About 88–90 cultivars in the current scheme list; 100% of grapes must come from England or Wales respectively |
| 2 | PDO — sparkling | No | Only Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir Précoce, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris |
| 3 | Regional PGI | Yes | About 88–90 cultivars under the applicable scheme; Seyval Blanc is an eligible hybrid example |
| 4 | Darnibole PDO | N/A | 100% Bacchus from the demarcated Darnibole area; other specification conditions also apply |
| 5 | Sussex PDO | Specification | Only varieties and blends permitted by the registered Sussex product specification |