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Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Argentina
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Climate: Warm
• Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Malbec
Argentina -
Mendoza
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Climate: Warm
Very sunny and at elevation so cool nights.
• Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Malbec
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Australia
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Saperavi
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Verdelho
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Saperavi
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Verdelho
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Climate: Moderate
Cooled by altitude. Sauvignon Blanc widely
planted.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Climate: Warm
Known for its Shiraz
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Saperavi
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Riesling
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Semillon
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Clare Valley GI
Climate: Moderate
Higher altitude, so cooler
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Climate: Moderate
Moderated by cloud cover and winds
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Chardonnay
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Climate: Moderate
Higher altitude, so cooler
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Climate: Warm
Hot summers, but sea breezes. Wines often made in
inert vessels and bottled young.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Semillon
• White - Verdelho
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Semillon
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
McLaren Vale GI
Climate: Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Mornington Peninsula GI
Climate: Moderate
Cooled by Southern Ocean breezes
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Climate: Moderate
Cooled by Southern Ocean breezes
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Australia -
South Western Australia
Climate: Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Climate: Warm
Cooled by ocean breezes. Consistently high-quality
wines.
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Austria
Climate: Cool Continental
Short summers and harsh winters. Warmer in the
east near Hungary.
• Red - Blaufränkisch
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - St. Laurent
• Red - Zweigelt
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• White - Müller-Thurgau
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Riesling
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Welschriesling
• Still - Red - Blaufränkisch
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - St. Laurent
• Still - Red - Zweigelt
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Welschriesling
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Near Hungarian border. Known for sweet and red
wines. Low lying areas near Neusidler Lake get
mist which promotes botyrtis
• Red - Blaufränkisch
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - St. Laurent
• Red - Zweigelt
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Welschriesling
• Still - Red - Blaufränkisch
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - St. Laurent
• Still - Red - Zweigelt
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Welschriesling
Austria - Burgenland PDO -
Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Well known for its sweet wines from near
Neusidlerse Lake
• White - Welschriesling
• Still - White - Welschriesling
Austria -
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO
Largest region. Vineyards lie on the banks of the
Danube.
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Riesling
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kamptal DAC
Known for high quality dry wines. Very steep,
south facing slopes. Along the north bank of the
Danube River.
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Riesling
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kremstal DAC
Known for high quality dry wines. Very steep,
south facing slopes. Along the north bank of the
Danube River.
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Riesling
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Wachau DAC
Known for high quality dry wines. Very steep,
south facing slopes. Along the north bank of the
Danube River.
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Riesling
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Weinviertel DAC
Austria's first DAC. Only Grüner Veltliner grown
here.
• White - Grüner Veltliner
• Still - White - Grüner Veltliner
Austria -
Steirmark (Styria) PDO
Austria -
Wien (Vienna) PDO
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Chile
Climate: Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Carmenere
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Climate: Moderate
Cooled by ocean breezes as well as morning fog.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Climate: Warm
Warm and dry. At altitude.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Merlot
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Carmenere
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Colchagua Valley PDO
Climate: Warm
Warm and dry. At altitude
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Maipo Valley PDO
Climate: Warm
Warm and dry. At altitude
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Carmenere
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Alto Maipo
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
Located in the foothills of the Andes.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Central Maipo
Climate: Warm
• Red - Carménère
• Still - Red - Carmenere
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Pacific Maipo
Climate: Warm
One of the oldest winemaking areas in Chile
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
France
Climate: Cool-to-Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Cinsaut
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Red - Pinot Meunier
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tannat
• White - Aligoté
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Marsanne
• White - Melon Blanc / Muscadet
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Muscadelle
• White - Petit Manseng
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Piquepoul
• White - Riesling
• White - Roussanne
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Burgundy
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Tannat
• Still - White - Aligoté
• Still - White - Bourdeaux Blanc
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - White - Muscadet
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Piquepoul
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Rosé - Cabernet Franc Rose
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
• Sparkling - White - Champagne
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
• Fortified - White - Vin doux naturel
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Climate: Cool-to-Moderate Continental
Dry and sunny. Known for its white wines.
Malolactic conversion usually skipped. Very close
and very similar to Pfalz, Germany.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
France -
Beaujolais AOC
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Climate: Moderate
Just south of Burgundy.
Beaujolais Nouveau often use carbonic maceration
and should be drunk early.
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Brouilly AOC
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Fieurie AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Morgon AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Moulin-à-Vent AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France -
Bordeaux AOC
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Climate: Moderate Maritime
High levels of rainfall. Here estates are called
chateaux
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• White - Muscadelle
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Bourdeaux Blanc
• Still - White - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Climate: Moderate Maritime
A group of smaller AOCs that share one bigger AOC.
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
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Climate: Maritime
The fertile area between the Dordogne and Gironde
Rivers. Known for dry, white wines
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - White - Bourdeaux Blanc
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Left Bank
Climate: Moderate
The relatively flat south bank of the Gironde
River. The soil is stony with gravel. Classically
grows Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Bourdeaux Blanc
• Still - White - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Graves
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Bourdeaux Blanc
• Still - White - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Barsac AOC
Climate: Moderate
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Cérons AOC
Climate: Moderate
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Bourdeaux Blanc
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Climate: Moderate
Gravely soil
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Sauternes AOC
Climate: Moderate
Sweet wines made with noble rot grapes and oak.
They have pronounced stone fruit and oak flavors.
They can age for years to get complex tertiary
flavors.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - White - Sauternes
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Médoc Penninsula
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
Climate: Moderate
Soil has high stone/gravel content allowing it to
drain well.
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Listrac-Médoc (AOC)
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Moulis AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Right Bank
Climate: Moderate
The hillier, north bank of the Dordogne River.
Classically grows Merlot.
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Merlot
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Pomerol AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Merlot
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
Climate: Moderate
Will have Cru and Grand Cru sub-appellations
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Merlot
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
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Climate: Cool-to-Moderate Continental
Cool in the north, moderate further south.
Significant vintage variations.
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Aligoté
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Burgundy
• Still - Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Aligoté
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC
Climate: Cool
Best vineyards are labeled Premier Cru or Grand
Cru which are on hillsides facing south/southwest.
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC -
Grand Cru
Climate: Cool
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
Higher altitude, cooler, making ripening difficult
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Givry AOC
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Mercurey AOC
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Montagny AOC
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Rully AOC
Mostly white wines.
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte d'Or AOC
Climate: Cool-to-Moderate
Well sloped and drained soil. Premier Cru higher
up the slope and Grand Cru even higher.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
Climate: Moderate
Known for their excellent Chardonnay wines. Best
vineyards are labeled Premier Cru or Grand Cru.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Aloxe-Corton AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Beaune AOC (Village)
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pommard AOC (Village)
Climate: Moderate
Red wines only
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Volnay AOC
Climate: Moderate
Red wines only
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
Climate: Cool
Excellent Pinot Noir wines with long aging
potential.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
Climate: Cool
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
Climate: Cool
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vosne-Romanée AOC
Climate: Moderate
Grand Crus are some of the most expensive, sought
after wines.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vougeot (AOC)
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Climate: Moderate
A bit warmer
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Burgundy
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Mâcon Village
Climate: Moderate
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Climate: Moderate
Steep slopes.
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Saint-Véran AOC
Climate: Moderate
France -
Cahors AOC
Climate: Continental
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Tannat
France -
Champagne AOC
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Climate: Cool
• Red - Pinot Meunier
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France -
Dordogne
Climate: Moderate Maritime
Less moderating maritime influence.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
France - Dordogne -
Bergerac AOC
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Climate: Moderate Maritime
Very similar to Bordeaux
France - Dordogne -
Monbazillac AOC
Climate: Moderate Maritime
Excursively sweet, white wines
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
France -
Jurancon AOC
Known for dry and sweet white wines
• White - Petit Manseng
France -
Loire Valley IGP
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Climate: Cool
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Melon Blanc / Muscadet
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Muscadet
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Cabernet Franc Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Anjou-Saymur
Climate: Cool Maritime
Less rain and humidity.
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Gamay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Cabernet Franc Rose
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Anjou AOC
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Coteaux du Layon AOC
This valley is sheltered and noble rot develops
well.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur AOC
Known of it's sparkling win
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur-Champigny AOC
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Savennières AOC
Climate: Cool Maritime
More sunny and warm.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Central Vineyards
Climate: Cool Continental
Far inland along the Loire River. Well-drained,
stony soil. Not much sun here.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Menetou-Salon AOC
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Climate: Cool Continental
Sauvignon Blanc is the only grape allowed.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Sancerre AOC
Climate: Cool Continental
Taylor Swift's favorite place. Sauvignon Blanc is
the only grape allowed.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Nantais
Climate: Cool Maritime
At the Loire River's delta to the Atlantic. Lots
of rain and humidity making fungus a risk.
Excellent soil drainage. Malaloactic conversion
usually avoided
• White - Melon Blanc / Muscadet
• Still - White - Muscadet
France - Loire Valley IGP - Nantais -
Muscadet AOC
Climate: Cool Maritime
Simple fruity wines.
• White - Melon Blanc / Muscadet
• Still - White - Muscadet
France - Loire Valley IGP - Nantais -
Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine AOC
Simple fruity wines, sometimes on the lees.
• White - Melon Blanc / Muscadet
• Still - White - Muscadet
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Climate: Cool Continental
A mixture of Maritime and Continental climate.
Less rain and humidity.
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Gamay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Bourgueil AOC
Sandy soil
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Chinon AOC
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Vouvray AOC
Only grows the Chenin Blanc grape.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
France -
Madiran AOC
Climate: Continental
• Red - Tannat
• Still - Red - Tannat
France -
Rhône Valley
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map
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Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Cinsaut
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Marsanne
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Roussanne
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
• Fortified - White - Vin doux naturel
France - Rhône Valley -
Côtes du Rhône AOC
A generic region for wine made from grapes from
across the Rhône Valley (usually the southern
region).
They are simple, fruity and should be drunk
young.
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
France - Rhône Valley -
Northern Rhône
Climate: Moderate Continental
Known for its Syrah. The Rhone is very narrow
here, so vineyards are on steep slopes.
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Marsanne
• White - Roussanne
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Viognier
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Condrieu AOC
Climate: Moderate
Only Voignier is grown here.
• White - Viognier
• Still - White - Viognier
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Corneas AOC
Warmest region of the Northern Rhône
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Climate: Moderate
“Roasted slope” / Steep slopes. Only red wines.
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Climate: Moderate
Larger and flatter.
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
A single, south facing steep slope. A very small
region with south facing slopes.
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Marsanne
• White - Roussanne
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Saint-Joseph AOC
Mostly Syrah and Syrah blends. A bit flatter, so
grapes are less ripe and less concentrated.
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Marsanne
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Valley flattens out and is more warm. Mild winters
and dry summers. Mostly stony soil. Due to the
warmth, grapes ripen easily leading to high
tannins and alcohol.
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Cinsaut
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Marsanne
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Roussanne
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
• Fortified - White - Vin doux naturel
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Beaumes de Venise AOC
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Fortified - White - Vin doux naturel
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Climate: Warm
Many vineyards use large stones to retain heat. It
was the first AOC.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Mourvèdre
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Roussanne
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Gigondas AOC
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Lirac AOC
• Red - Cinsaut
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Tavel AOC
Rose wines only via short maceration method.
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Vacqueyras AOC
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
France -
Southern France
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Hot, dry summers and limited rain fall. Long
growing season
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Piquepoul
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - White - Piquepoul
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
France - Southern France -
Bandol AOC
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
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Climate: Warm
Somewhat hilly. Grows Grenache to make Rose wines
via the direct press method.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Mourvèdre
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Clairette Blanche
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Climate: Warm
Merlot widely planted. Sometimes called
Langeudoc-Roussillon.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Piquepoul
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Piquepoul
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP -
Langeudoc AOC
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Piquepoul
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Piquepoul
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Corbières AOC
Many microclimates
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Fitou AOC
Two distinct areas:
Coastal and warm
Mountainous and cooler
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Minervois AOC
Climate: Warm
Higher altitude
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Picpoul de Pinet AOC
Known for refreshing white wines.
• White - Piquepoul
• Still - White - Piquepoul
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP -
Roussillon
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Very mountains. Concentration grapes.
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Roussillon -
Côtes du Roussillon AOC
Known for their fortified wines.
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Germany
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Climate: Cool Continental
Generic German wine is known as Deutcher Wein. PGI
German wine is known as Landwein.
• Red - Dornfelder
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Müller-Thurgau
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Silvaner
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Auslese
• Still - White - Ice Wine / Eiswein
• Still - White - Kabinett
• Still - White - Müller-Thurgau
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Silvaner
• Still - White - Spätlese
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
Germany -
Baden IGP
Climate: Moderate Continental
The warmest region of Germany. Wines are more full
bodied.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Müller-Thurgau
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Known for its Silvaner wine.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Riesling
• White - Silvaner
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Silvaner
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Due to its northerly latitude, vineyards are on
south-facing slopes. Slopes are very steep with
slate soils.
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
Germany -
Nahe Valley PGI
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Steep, south-facing slopes.
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Sunny and dry due to mountains to the west. Very
close and very similar to Alsace, France. Can
suffer from drought.
• Red - Dornfelder
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Müller-Thurgau
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
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Small, but prestigious. Steep, south-facing
slopes. Protected from the cold north winds by
hills.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
Steeply sloped vineyards. Largely high volume
wines.
• Red - Dornfelder
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Müller-Thurgau
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Riesling
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Greece
Climate: Hot Mediterranean
Grape growing typically occurs at higher altitudes
or directly on the coast where it's cooler.
Drought can be an issue.
• Red - Agiorgitiko
• Red - Xinomavro
• White - Assyrtiko
• Still - Red - Agiorgitiko
• Still - Red - Xinomavro
• Still - White - Assyrtiko
• Still - White - Vinsanto
• Still - Rosé - Agiorgitiko Rose
Greece -
Naoussa PDO
Slightly higher altitude, so slightly cooler.
• Red - Xinomavro
• Still - Red - Xinomavro
Greece -
Nemea PDO
Climate: Warm-to-Hot Mediterranean
Wide range of altitudes.
• Red - Agiorgitiko
• Still - Red - Agiorgitiko
• Still - Rosé - Agiorgitiko Rose
Greece -
Santorini PDO
An island made from an ancient volcano. Very
strong winds here, so they protect the vines by a
small basket shaped out of the permanent wood and
the grapes grow inside the basket.
• White - Assyrtiko
• Still - White - Assyrtiko
• Still - White - Vinsanto
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Hungry
• White - Furmint
• White - Hárslevelu
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - White - Furmint
• Still - White - Tokaji Aszú
• Still - White - Tokaji Eszencia "Nectar"
• Still - White - Tokaji Szamorodni
Hungry -
Buuk GI
Hungry -
Eger GI
Hungry -
Mátra GI
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Climate: Moderate Continental
Well known for its sweet wines, but also produces
dry wines (typically unoaked and protected from
O2).
• White - Furmint
• White - Hárslevelu
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - White - Furmint
• Still - White - Tokaji Aszú
• Still - White - Tokaji Eszencia "Nectar"
• Still - White - Tokaji Szamorodni
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Italy
Italian wines are named for the Region they are
made in, not the grapes used in the wine.
• Red - Aglianico
• Red - Barbera
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Corvina
• Red - Dolcetto
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Montepulciano
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Red - Negroamaro
• Red - Nero d'Avola
• Red - Sagrantino
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Teroldego
• Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Cortese
• White - Fiano
• White - Garganega
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• White - Grechetto
• White - Greco Bianco
• White - Malvasia
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignonasse / Friulano
• White - Trebbiano
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - Red - Aglianico
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Barbera
• Still - Red - Barolo (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Dolcetto
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
• Still - Red - Negroamaro
• Still - Red - Nero d'Avola
• Still - Red - Primivito
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Teroldego
• Still - Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• Still - Red - Tuscan Red
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Fiano
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Greco Bianco
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Sauvignonasse
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
• Still - White - Verdicchio
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy -
Central Italy
Apennines Mountains run right through it.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Montepulciano
• Red - Sagrantino
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Grechetto
• White - Malvasia
• White - Trebbiano
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Tuscan Red
• Still - White - Verdicchio
• Still - White - White Blend
Italy - Central Italy -
Abruzzo Region
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Inland, the foothills are more Continental.
• Red - Montepulciano
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
Italy - Central Italy - Abruzzo Region -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
• Red - Montepulciano
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
Italy - Central Italy -
Lazio Region
Climate: Warm Maritime
Located between the coast and the foothills.
• White - Malvasia
• White - Trebbiano
• Still - White - White Blend
Italy - Central Italy - Lazio Region -
Frascati DOC
Located in the hills south of Rome. Cooled by
altitude and numerous lakes.
• White - Malvasia
• White - Trebbiano
• Still - White - White Blend
Italy - Central Italy -
Marche Region
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Located on the east side of the mountains.
• Red - Montepulciano
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Verdicchio
Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
• Red - Montepulciano
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Verdicchio
Italy - Central Italy -
Tuscany Region
Climate: Warm-to-Hot Mediterranean
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Tuscan Red
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
Cooled by sea breezes.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Coastal Plains -
Bolgheri DOC
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Coastal Plains -
Toscana IGT
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Northern Mountainous Region
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Tuscan Red
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region -
Carmignano DOCG
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Tuscan Red
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region -
Chianti DOCG
Covers a wide area of the Apennine Mountain
foothills. Slightly warmer than Chianti
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region - Chianti DOCG -
Chianti Classico DOCG
Technically not a sub-zone of Chianti DOCG. Sits
at a higher altitude, so slower ripening. Chianti
Classicico DOCG Riserva will have tertiary notes
upon release.
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Southern Foothills and Valleys
At a lower altitude (foothills). Cool maritime
breezes help cool the area.
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Southern Foothills and Valleys -
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Warm and sunny.
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Southern Foothills and Valleys -
Vino Nobile de Montepuciano DOCG
Warm and sunny.
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Central Italy -
Umbria Region
• Red - Sagrantino
• White - Grechetto
• White - Trebbiano
• Still - White - White Blend
Italy - Central Italy - Umbria Region -
Orvieto DOC
Climate: Warm Continental
• Red - Sagrantino
• White - Grechetto
• White - Trebbiano
• Still - White - White Blend
Italy -
Northern Italy
Climate: Moderate Continental
Dry, short summers. Pergola's were commonly used
to protect the grapes from sunburning. VSP is now
more common.
• Red - Barbera
• Red - Corvina
• Red - Dolcetto
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Red - Teroldego
• Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Cortese
• White - Garganega
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignonasse / Friulano
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Barbera
• Still - Red - Barolo (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Dolcetto
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Teroldego
• Still - Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Sauvignonasse
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Cooled by northern mountain air as well as the
Adriatic Sea. Produces a number of Orange wines,
too.
• Red - Merlot
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignonasse / Friulano
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Sauvignonasse
Italy - Northern Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region -
Collio & Collio Orientali DOCs
Climate: Moderate Continental
In the foothills to the north. Produces creamy,
complex wines.
Italy - Northern Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region -
Friuli Grave DOC
Climate: Warm Maritime
The flat plains to the south. Fruity, simple
wines.
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Italy - Northern Italy -
Piemonte Region / IGT
Climate: Moderate Continental
Long cold winters and summers with thunderstorms,
hail and fog. In the foothills of the alps
(500-2500 ft).
• Red - Barbera
• Red - Dolcetto
• Red - Nebbiolo
• White - Cortese
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Barbera
• Still - Red - Barolo (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Dolcetto
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Alba
• Red - Dolcetto
• Still - Red - Dolcetto
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Asti
• Red - Barbera
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - Red - Barbera
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barbaresco DOCG
South facing slopes at lower altitudes. River
Tanaro provides moderating effects to slow
ripening.
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Horseshoe shaped valley with steep slopes for
vineyards. Poor hillside soil results in excellent
wines.
• Red - Barbera
• Red - Dolcetto
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Still - Red - Barolo (Nebbiolo)
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Gavi DOCG
Altitude and sea breezes give a long, slow
ripening season.
• White - Cortese
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
Italy - Northern Italy -
Trentino-Alto Adige Region
Cooled by the cold air flowing down from the Alps.
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Teroldego
• Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Teroldego
• Still - Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Climate: Moderate Continental
Large diurnal range due to its altitude well into
the Alps. Most vineyards on south facing slopes.
• Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Blanc
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Trollinger / Schiava
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Blanc
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Along the river flowing from the Alps. Vineyards
are on the valley floor as well as the slopes. Dry
summers and low rainfall. Protected from the
cooling influences of Lake Garda by mountains.
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Teroldego
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Teroldego
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm Continental
Varied terrain: foothills of the Alps in the north
to flat plains near the coast.
• Red - Corvina
• Red - Merlot
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Garganega
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Prosecco DOC
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Has two districts:
1. North foothills with limestone/clay soil that
is cool slowing ripening. These wines can age.
2. Southern plains with sandy soil that aid
ripening. These wines are fruitier and should be
drunk young.
Wines labeled Soave DOC can have grapes from
anywhere in the region.
• White - Garganega
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Grapes harvested via appassimento
• White - Garganega
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Soave DOC Classico
This is the area in the foothills.
• White - Garganega
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valdadige DOC
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valpolicella DOC
Has two districts:
1. North foothills with limestone/clay soil that
is cool slowing ripening.
2. Southern plains with sandy soil that aid
ripening. These wines are fruitier and should be
drunk young.
Uses the passito method (drying grapes to
concentrate flavors/sugars) to make appassimento
wine.
Also uses the ripasso method as a form of
secondary skin fermentation.
Valpolicella DOC wines are made from grapes from
anywhere in the region.
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Valpolicella DOC Classico
The hillier heartland of the region.
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy -
Southern Italy
Climate: Hot Mediterranean
Very humid near the coast. Most vineyards in the
the Appennines Mountains to provide relief from
the heat.
• Red - Aglianico
• Red - Negroamaro
• Red - Nero d'Avola
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Fiano
• White - Greco Bianco
• Still - Red - Aglianico
• Still - Red - Negroamaro
• Still - Red - Nero d'Avola
• Still - Red - Primivito
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Fiano
• Still - White - Greco Bianco
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
Italy - Southern Italy -
Basilicata Region
Extremely mountainous with high (900m) elevation.
• Red - Aglianico
• Still - Red - Aglianico
Italy - Southern Italy -
Campania Region
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Varied terrain: mountains, valleys, coastal
plains.
• Red - Aglianico
• White - Fiano
• White - Greco Bianco
• Still - Red - Aglianico
• Still - White - Fiano
• Still - White - Greco Bianco
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Mountainous.
• White - Fiano
• Still - White - Fiano
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Greco di Tufo DOCG
• White - Greco Bianco
• Still - White - Greco Bianco
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Taurasi DOCG
• Red - Aglianico
• Still - Red - Aglianico
Italy - Southern Italy -
Puglia Region
Climate: Hot Mediterranean
Vines are historically bush trained low to the
ground so the leaves protect the grapes, but
cordon training and trellising are used today.
The flat-lands east of the Apennines Mountains
• Red - Negroamaro
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• Still - Red - Negroamaro
• Still - Red - Primivito
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
Italy - Southern Italy - Puglia Region -
Salice Salentino DOC
• Red - Negroamaro
• Still - Red - Negroamaro
Italy - Southern Italy -
Sicily
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Vines are historically bush trained low to the
ground so the leaves protect the grapes, but
cordon training and trellising are used today.
Typically grow for high-volume wines.
• Red - Nero d'Avola
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Nero d'Avola
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - White Blend
Italy - Southern Italy - Sicily -
Etna DOC
Many old vines here at high altitudes.
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - White Blend
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
New Zealand
Climate: Cool-to-Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand -
North Island
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Climate: Moderate
Plentiful rainfall.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chardonnay
New Zealand - North Island -
Martinborough GI
Climate: Cool
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
New Zealand -
South Island
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand - South Island -
Central Otago GI
Climate: Cool
Sunny days with cool nights. Mountains protected
it from sea breezes and rains.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
Climate: Cool
Sunny with ocean breezes and plenty of rainfall.
Known for its Sauvignon Blancs.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Portugal
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Alfrocheiro Preto
• Red - Baga
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Mencía
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Sezão / Souzão
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• Red - Tinta Cão
• Red - Touriga Nacional
• White - Albariño
• White - Arinto
• White - Loureiro
• Still - Red - Alfrocheiro Preto
• Still - Red - Baga
• Still - Red - Mencía
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - White - White Vinho Verde
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
• Fortified - White - Port
Portugal -
Alentejo DOC
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
A large region in the south covering many
sub-regions. Wet and cooler in the north to hot
and dry in the south.
Also, Trincadeira (drought resistant) and
Alicante Bouschet.
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Climate: Warm Maritime
Close to the Atlantic, it has rainy winters and
warm summers. Rain at harvest time can be a
problem.
• Red - Alfrocheiro Preto
• Red - Baga
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - Red - Alfrocheiro Preto
• Still - Red - Baga
• Still - Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
Portugal -
Dão DOC
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Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Mountainous. Cold wet winters and warm dry
summers. High daily diurnal range.
• Red - Alfrocheiro Preto
• Red - Mencía
• Red - Tempranillo
• Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - Red - Alfrocheiro Preto
• Still - Red - Mencía
• Still - Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Climate: Warm Continental
Known for its Ports. Stretches form the Marao
Mountains (higher elevation) to the border of
Spain. Steep slopes; challenging to manage. High
rainfall.
Baixo Corgo - Closest to ocean, fresh and fruity
wines
Cima Corgo - Best vineyards and wines
Douro Superior - Closest to Spain. Hottest.
Touriga Franca, Tinta Borroca
• Red - Sezão / Souzão
• Red - Tempranillo
• Red - Tinta Cão
• Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Touriga Nacional
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Fortified - White - Port
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Climate: Moderate Maritime
In the northwest with high annual rainfall
requiring careful canopy management. Modern
techniques have moved away from pergola trellising
to spur-pruned VSP to create airflow.
"Vinhno Verde" -> Green Wine, meaning young and
fresh.
• White - Albariño
• White - Arinto
• White - Loureiro
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - White Vinho Verde
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
Portugal -
Vino Regional Lisboa
Climate: Warm Maritime
Spanning the area north of Lisbon, it is the
largest wine producing region in Portugal.
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
South Africa
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Pinotage
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cape Blend
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Pinotage
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa -
Western Cape
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
Pinotage widely grown.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Pinotage
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cape Blend
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Pinotage
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Western Cape -
Constanitia Ward
Climate: Moderate
Cooled by sea breezes.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Western Cape -
Elgin Ward
Climate: Moderate
Cooled by altitude.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
Mountainous
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Cooled by strong ocean breezes. Known for good
quality Chardannay
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Spain
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate
to ageing periods.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Graciano
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Mencía
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Airén
• White - Albariño
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Palomino
• White - Pedro Ximénez
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Verdejo
• White - Viura / Macabeo
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Mencía
• Still - Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Tempranillo
• Still - White - Airén
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Verdejo
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - White - White Rioja
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
• Still - Rosé - Rosé Blend
• Sparkling - White - Cava
• Sparkling - Rosé - Cava
• Fortified - White - Other Type of White Fortified Wine
• Fortified - White - Sherry
• Fortified - White - Sherry
Spain -
Castilla-La Mancha Region
Climate: Hot Continental
Vast, flat plateau. Huge continentality: very hot
summers, very cold winters. This region accounts
for over half of all wine production in Spain.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Airén
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Airén
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Vines are planted far apart and are bush trained
so they don't steal resources from neighboring
vines.
"Vino de Pago" - Single estate with exceptional
quality.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Airén
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
• Still - White - Airén
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
Valdepeñas DO
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Airén
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - Airén
Spain -
Catalunya Region
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Known for its Cava sparkling wines. Most vineyards
are concentrated along the coastal plain and the
hills south of Barcelona.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - Rosé - Rosé Blend
• Sparkling - White - Cava
• Sparkling - Rosé - Cava
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm-to-Hot Mediterranean
At the coast, it's hot and dry. Inland, it's warm.
In the foothills (500m-800m), it's moderate
(cooler).
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Sparkling - White - Cava
• Sparkling - Rosé - Cava
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Summers are long, hot and dry. Large diurnal
range. Best soils consist of layers of red slate
with particles of mica that reflect heat. Steep
slopes make hand harvesting and bush vine training
needed.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - Rosé - Rosé Blend
Spain -
Duero Valley Region
Climate: Hot Continental
Large diurnal range
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Verdejo
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Tempranillo
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Verdejo
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Reuda DOC
Mainly white wines.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Verdejo
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Verdejo
• Still - White - White Blend
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Higher altitude (850m). Short, hot dry summers and
very cold winters. Warm days and cool nights
allowing Tempranillo to ripen while retaining
acidity.
Long macerations and short aging in French and
American oak
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Short, hot dry summers and very cold winters.
Sunny, warm days and cool nights, results in high
acidity, yet high sugar grapes.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Tempranillo
• Still - White - Other type of Still White
• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Climate: Warm Maritime
Known for its Sherry wine
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Palomino
• White - Pedro Ximénez
• Fortified - White - Sherry
• Fortified - White - Sherry
Spain -
Montilla-Moriles DOP
• White - Pedro Ximénez
Spain -
North West / Galicia Region
Climate: Moderate Maritime
Ideal climate for white wine production.
• Red - Mencía
• White - Albariño
• Still - Red - Mencía
• Still - White - Albariño
Spain - North West / Galicia Region -
Bierzo DOC
Climate: Moderate Continental
Higher altitude protects it from the influences of
the Atlantic
• Red - Mencía
• Still - Red - Mencía
Spain - North West / Galicia Region -
Rías Baixas DOC
Very humid and damp; mild and rot are common.
Vines are trained on pergolas to facilitate air
circulation.
• White - Albariño
• Still - White - Albariño
Spain -
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
Spain -
The Levante Region
Climate: Warm Mediterranean
Hot and dry
• Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• Fortified - White - Other Type of White Fortified Wine
Spain - The Levante Region -
Jumilla and Yecla
Two regions near by each other. Hot and arid.
• Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• Still - Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
Spain - The Levante Region -
Valencia DO
Largely produces inexpensive wines.
• Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre
• Fortified - White - Other Type of White Fortified Wine
Spain -
Upper Ebro Region
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Graciano
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Viura / Macabeo
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - White - White Rioja
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Calatayud DOP
Climate: Warm Continental
Located south the Ebro River.
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Cariñena DOP
Climate: Warm Continental
Located south the Ebro River.
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Red Blend
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Climate: Moderate Maritime
Stretches from Rioja to the foothills of the
Pyernees. Often cooler and wetter than Rioja.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Viura / Macabeo
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - White - White Blend
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Climate: Moderate Maritime
Protected from the ocean to the north and heat to
the south by two mountain ranges.
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Graciano
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Viura / Macabeo
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - White - White Rioja
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha Rose
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alavesa
Lays west of Logrono on the north bank of the Ebro
river in the foothills of the Cantabrian
Mountains. 500-800m in elevation. Chalky soils
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Graciano
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alta
Lays west of Logrono on the soutb bank of the Ebro
river. 500-800m in elevation. Slightly warmer
temperatures. Lots of rain.
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Graciano
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Oriental
East of Logrono on the south bank of the Ebro
River. Has a weaker maritime climate and thus less
rainfall and droughts
• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo
• Red - Graciano
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Turkey
• Red - Öküzgözü
• Still - Red - Öküzgözü
Turkey -
Elazig Province
• Red - Öküzgözü
• Still - Red - Öküzgözü
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
United States
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Couderc Noir
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Norton
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - St. Vincent
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Albariño
• White - Chambourcin
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Niagara
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Roussanne
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Seyval Blanc
• White - Traminette
• White - Vidal Blanc
• White - Vignoles
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chambourcin
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Norton
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
• Still - Orange - Roussanne
United States -
California
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Albariño
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Roussanne
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
• Still - Orange - Roussanne
United States - California -
Central Coast AVA
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Albariño
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Roussanne
• White - Semillon
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Orange - Roussanne
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Albariño
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Roussanne
• White - Semillon
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Albariño
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Orange - Roussanne
United States - California -
Los Carneros AVA
Climate: Warm
Cooled by morning fogs.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Climate: Warm
Sunny with a long growing season.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Calistoga AVA
Climate: Warm
Very warm here.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Oakville AVA
Climate: Warm
Well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Rutherford AVA
Climate: Warm
Well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California -
Paso Robles AVA
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
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map
)
Climate: Warm
Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Alexander Valley AVA
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Russian River Valley AVA
Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California -
Santa Barbara County GI
Climate: Moderate-to-Warm
Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
United States -
Colorado
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Semillon
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Semillon
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
United States -
Indiana
• White - Traminette
United States -
Missouri
Climate: Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Couderc Noir
• Red - Norton
• Red - St. Vincent
• White - Chambourcin
• White - Seyval Blanc
• White - Traminette
• White - Vidal Blanc
• White - Vignoles
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chambourcin
• Still - Red - Norton
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
First AVA in the US
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Couderc Noir
• Red - Norton
• Red - St. Vincent
• White - Chambourcin
• White - Seyval Blanc
• White - Vidal Blanc
• White - Vignoles
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chambourcin
• Still - Red - Norton
United States - Missouri -
Loess Hills District AVA
United States - Missouri -
Ozark Mountain AVA
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map
)
• Red - Norton
• Red - St. Vincent
• White - Chambourcin
• White - Seyval Blanc
• White - Traminette
• White - Vidal Blanc
• White - Vignoles
• Still - Red - Chambourcin
• Still - Red - Norton
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Arkansas Mountain AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA - Arkansas Mountain AVA -
Altus AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
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map
)
• Red - Norton
• Red - St. Vincent
• White - Chambourcin
• White - Seyval Blanc
• White - Traminette
• White - Vidal Blanc
• White - Vignoles
• Still - Red - Chambourcin
• Still - Red - Norton
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Ozark Highlands AVA
United States -
New York
(
map
)
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
United States - New York -
Finger Lakes AVA
(
map
)
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
United States -
Oregon
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Climate: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Syrah / Shiraz
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Climate: Moderate Maritime
Similar climate to Bordeaux
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Gris
• Still - White - Riesling
United States -
Virginia
• Red - Norton
• Still - Red - Norton
United States -
Washington
Climate: Moderate
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
United States - Washington -
Columbia Valley AVA
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map
)
Climate: Moderate
United States - Washington -
Yakima Valley AVA
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map
)
Climate: Moderate
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Argentina
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map
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Mendoza
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map
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Australia
South Eastern Australia
↓
Adelaide Hills GI
Borossa Valley GI
Clare Valley GI
Coonawarra GI
Eden Valley GI
Hunter Valley GI
McLaren Vale GI
Mornington Peninsula GI
Yarra Valley GI
South Western Australia
↓
Margaret River GI
Austria
Burgenland PDO
↓
Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO
↓
Kamptal DAC
Kremstal DAC
Wachau DAC
Weinviertel DAC
Steirmark (Styria) PDO
Wien (Vienna) PDO
Chile
Casablanca Valley GI
Central Valley GI
↓
Colchagua Valley PDO
Maipo Valley PDO
Alto Maipo
Central Maipo
Pacific Maipo
France
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Beaujolais AOC
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map
)
↓
Brouilly AOC
Fieurie AOC
Morgon AOC
Moulin-à-Vent AOC
Bordeaux AOC
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map
)
↓
Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
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map
)
Left Bank
Graves
Barsac AOC
Cérons AOC
Graves AOC
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Sauternes AOC
Médoc Penninsula
Haut-Médoc AOC
Margaux AOC
Pauillac AOC
Saint-Estèphe AOC
Saint-Julien AOC
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
Listrac-Médoc (AOC)
Moulis AOC
Right Bank
Pomerol AOC
Saint-Émilion AOC
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
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map
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Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC
Grand Cru
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
Givry AOC
Mercurey AOC
Montagny AOC
Rully AOC
Côte d'Or AOC
Côte de Beaune AOC
Aloxe-Corton AOC
Beaune AOC (Village)
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
Meurasult AOC
Pommard AOC (Village)
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
Volnay AOC
Côte de Nuits AOC
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
Vosne-Romanée AOC
Vougeot (AOC)
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Mâcon Village
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Saint-Véran AOC
Cahors AOC
Champagne AOC
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map
)
Dordogne
↓
Bergerac AOC
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map
)
Monbazillac AOC
Jurancon AOC
Loire Valley IGP
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map
)
↓
Anjou-Saymur
Anjou AOC
Coteaux du Layon AOC
Saumur AOC
Saumur-Champigny AOC
Savennières AOC
Central Vineyards
Menetou-Salon AOC
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Sancerre AOC
Nantais
Muscadet AOC
Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine AOC
Touraine
Bourgueil AOC
Chinon AOC
Vouvray AOC
Madiran AOC
Rhône Valley
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map
)
↓
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Northern Rhône
Condrieu AOC
Corneas AOC
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Hermitage AOC
Saint-Joseph AOC
Southern Rhône
Beaumes de Venise AOC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Gigondas AOC
Lirac AOC
Tavel AOC
Vacqueyras AOC
Southern France
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Bandol AOC
Cotes de Provence AOC
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Pays d'Oc IGP
Langeudoc AOC
Corbières AOC
Fitou AOC
Minervois AOC
Picpoul de Pinet AOC
Roussillon
Côtes du Roussillon AOC
Germany
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Baden IGP
Franken / Franconia
Mosel PGI
Nahe Valley PGI
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Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Rheingau PGI
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Rheinhessen IGP
Greece
Naoussa PDO
Nemea PDO
Santorini PDO
Hungry
Buuk GI
Eger GI
Mátra GI
Tokaj GI
Italy
Central Italy
↓
Abruzzo Region
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Lazio Region
Frascati DOC
Marche Region
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Tuscany Region
Coastal Plains
Bolgheri DOC
Toscana IGT
Northern Mountainous Region
Carmignano DOCG
Chianti DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Southern Foothills and Valleys
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Vino Nobile de Montepuciano DOCG
Umbria Region
Orvieto DOC
Northern Italy
↓
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Collio & Collio Orientali DOCs
Friuli Grave DOC
Piemonte Region / IGT
Alba
Asti
Barbaresco DOCG
Barolo DOCG
Gavi DOCG
Trentino-Alto Adige Region
Alto Adige DOC
Trentino DOC
Veneto Region / IGT
Prosecco DOC
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Soave DOC
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Soave DOC Classico
Valdadige DOC
Valpolicella DOC
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Valpolicella DOC Classico
Southern Italy
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Basilicata Region
Campania Region
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Taurasi DOCG
Puglia Region
Salice Salentino DOC
Sicily
Etna DOC
New Zealand
North Island
↓
Hawke's Bay GI
Martinborough GI
South Island
↓
Central Otago GI
Marlborough GI
Portugal
Alentejo DOC
Bairrada DOC
Dão DOC
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Douro DOC (Port)
Vinho Verde DOC
Vino Regional Lisboa
South Africa
Western Cape
↓
Constanitia Ward
Elgin Ward
Stallenbosch District
Walker Bay District
Spain
Castilla-La Mancha Region
↓
La Mancha DOP
Valdepeñas DO
Catalunya Region
↓
Penedès DOC
Priorat DOCa
Duero Valley Region
↓
Reuda DOC
Ribera del Duero DOP
Toro DOC
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Montilla-Moriles DOP
North West / Galicia Region
↓
Bierzo DOC
Rías Baixas DOC
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
The Levante Region
↓
Jumilla and Yecla
Valencia DO
Upper Ebro Region
↓
Calatayud DOP
Cariñena DOP
Navarra DOP
Rioja DOCa
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Alta
Rioja Oriental
Turkey
Elazig Province
United States
California
↓
Central Coast AVA
Monterey County AVA
Los Carneros AVA
Napa Valley AVA
Calistoga AVA
Oakville AVA
Rutherford AVA
Paso Robles AVA
Sanoma GI
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Alexander Valley AVA
Russian River Valley AVA
Santa Barbara County GI
Colorado
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Grand Valley AVA
West Elks AVA
Indiana
Missouri
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Augusta AVA
Loess Hills District AVA
Ozark Mountain AVA
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Arkansas Mountain AVA
Altus AVA
Hermann AVA
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Ozark Highlands AVA
New York
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Finger Lakes AVA
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Oregon
↓
Southern Oregon AVA
Willamette Valley AVA
Virginia
Washington
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Columbia Valley AVA
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Yakima Valley AVA
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Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Agiorgitiko Grape
Greece
Greece -
Nemea PDO
Notes: At lower altitudes, this will be more ripe.
Aglianico Grape
Italy - Southern Italy -
Basilicata Region
Italy - Southern Italy -
Campania Region
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Taurasi DOCG
Alfrocheiro Preto Grape
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Baga Grape
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Barbera Grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Asti
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Blaufränkisch Grape
Austria
Notes: Highly regarded grape.
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Cabernet Franc Grape
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Listrac-Médoc (AOC)
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Moulis AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
Notes: Widely grown here. Herbaceous/stalky flavors when unripe.
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Anjou-Saymur
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur-Champigny AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Bourgueil AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Chinon AOC
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Clare Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
McLaren Vale GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile
Notes: Widely grown in Chile
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Colchagua Valley PDO
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Maipo Valley PDO
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Alto Maipo
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Left Bank
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
Notes: Widely grown here
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Listrac-Médoc (AOC)
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Moulis AOC
France -
Southern France
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Ripens reliably.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
United States -
California
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Calistoga AVA
Notes: Produces the ripest, most full body wines.
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Oakville AVA
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Rutherford AVA
United States - California -
Paso Robles AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Alexander Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo Grape
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Tavel AOC
Notes: Used to make Rose wines
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Notes: Old vines
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Calatayud DOP
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Cariñena DOP
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alavesa
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alta
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Oriental
Carménère Grape
Chile
Notes: Widely grown in Chile
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Central Maipo
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
Cinsaut Grape
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Lirac AOC
Corvina Grape
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: Grapes often have more sugar than can be fermented by the yeast.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valpolicella DOC
Notes: Widely planted
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: Dried using the passito process.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: Dried using the passito process. Grapes often have more sugar than can
be fermented by the yeast.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Valpolicella DOC Classico
Couderc Noir Grape
United States
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
Dolcetto Grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Alba
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Dornfelder Grape
Germany
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Notes: Widely planted
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
Gamay Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France -
Beaujolais AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Brouilly AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Fieurie AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Morgon AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Moulin-à-Vent AOC
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
Notes: Not as common
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Anjou-Saymur
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Graciano Grape
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alavesa
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alta
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Oriental
Grenache / Grenacha Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Notes: Old vines.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
McLaren Vale GI
Notes: Old vines.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
Notes: Widely planted and bush trained to protect against high winds
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Gigondas AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Lirac AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Tavel AOC
Notes: Used to make Rose wines
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Vacqueyras AOC
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
Notes: Used to make dry, pale colored roses and fermented at cool temperatures.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Used to make red and rose wine.
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Minervois AOC
Notes: Used to make reds with red fruit flavors.
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Notes: Old vines produce powerful, full body wines with low yeilds.
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Spain -
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Calatayud DOP
Notes: Some old vines
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Cariñena DOP
Notes: Some old vines
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Notes: Used to make dry roses. Picked early to preserve high acidity and low
surgar
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Notes: Used to make dry roses.
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alavesa
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alta
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Oriental
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Malbec Grape
Argentina
Notes: Widely grown in Argentina
Argentina -
Mendoza
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
France -
Cahors AOC
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
Mencía Grape
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Notes: Known as Jaen
Spain - North West / Galicia Region -
Bierzo DOC
Notes: There are some old vines there and can ripen slowly due to the cooler
temperatures
Merlot Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Clare Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile -
Central Valley GI
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Listrac-Médoc (AOC)
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Moulis AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Right Bank
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Pomerol AOC
Notes: A key grape for the region
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
Notes: A key grape for the region
France -
Cahors AOC
France -
Southern France
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Grown mid-slope and valley floor
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
United States -
California
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Monastrell / Mourvèdre Grape
Spain - The Levante Region -
Jumilla and Yecla
Spain - The Levante Region -
Valencia DO
Notes: Widely grown here
Montepulciano Grape
Italy - Central Italy - Abruzzo Region -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Mourvèdre Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
Notes: As far north as this grape will ripen
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
France - Southern France -
Bandol AOC
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
Nebbiolo Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barbaresco DOCG
Notes: Ripens earlier in the year due to increased warmth.
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Notes: The only grape for the DOCG. Ripens slowly at this altitude.
Negroamaro Grape
Italy - Southern Italy -
Puglia Region
Italy - Southern Italy - Puglia Region -
Salice Salentino DOC
Nero d'Avola Grape
Italy - Southern Italy -
Sicily
Norton Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
United States -
Virginia
Öküzgözü Grape
Turkey -
Elazig Province
Petit Verdot Grape
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
Petite Sirah (Durif) Grape
Pinot Meunier Grape
France -
Champagne AOC
Notes: Used for making sparkling wine.
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Mornington Peninsula GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: The only black grape permitted in Alsace
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
Notes: Less ripe, less concentrated
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Givry AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Mercurey AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte d'Or AOC
Notes: Widely grown here
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Aloxe-Corton AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Beaune AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pommard AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Volnay AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
Notes: Very widely grown.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vosne-Romanée AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vougeot (AOC)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Notes: Not much, but some grown
France -
Champagne AOC
Notes: Used for making sparkling wine.
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Central Vineyards
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Menetou-Salon AOC
Germany
Notes: Known as Spätburgunder
Germany -
Baden IGP
Notes: Excellent Spätburgunder
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
New Zealand
Notes: New Zealand's premier grape.
New Zealand - North Island -
Martinborough GI
New Zealand - South Island -
Central Otago GI
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
United States -
California
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Los Carneros AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
Notes: Grown in the cooler, west side of the area.
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Russian River Valley AVA
United States - California -
Santa Barbara County GI
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States -
Oregon
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Pinotage Grape
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot (aka Cape Blend).
Sagrantino Grape
Italy - Central Italy - Umbria Region -
Orvieto DOC
Sangiovese (Chianti) Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Italy - Central Italy -
Tuscany Region
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region -
Carmignano DOCG
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region -
Chianti DOCG
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region - Chianti DOCG -
Chianti Classico DOCG
Notes: Long ripening season.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Southern Foothills and Valleys -
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Notes: Locally known as Brunello
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Southern Foothills and Valleys -
Vino Nobile de Montepuciano DOCG
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Saperavi Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Sezão / Souzão Grape
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
St. Laurent Grape
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
St. Vincent Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Syrah / Shiraz Grape
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Notes: Widely planted here.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Notes: Old vines produce low yields of consentrated fruit.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Clare Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
McLaren Vale GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France - Rhône Valley -
Northern Rhône
Notes: Difficult to harvest. The only black grape permitted in the region
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Corneas AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Notes: This region is as far north as Syrah will ripen.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
Notes: Will become very ripe.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Saint-Joseph AOC
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Minervois AOC
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
Italy - Southern Italy -
Sicily
Portugal -
Alentejo DOC
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Tannat Grape
France -
Cahors AOC
France -
Madiran AOC
Tempranillo Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Portugal -
Alentejo DOC
Notes: Known as Aragones
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Notes: Known as Tinta Roriz
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Notes: Known as Tinta Roriz
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Notes: Known as Cencibel
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
Valdepeñas DO
Notes: Known as Cencibel
Spain -
Catalunya Region
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Notes: Known as Ull de Liebre
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Notes: Widely planted
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Notes: Widely planted
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alavesa
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alta
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Oriental
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Teroldego Grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Grown mid-slope and valley floor
Tibouren Grape
Tinta Cão Grape
Portugal
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Touriga Nacional Grape
Portugal -
Alentejo DOC
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Notes: Highest quality variety in the area, but gives low yields
Trollinger / Schiava Grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Notes: Known as Schiava
Xinomavro Grape
Greece
Greece -
Naoussa PDO
Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape
Italy - Southern Italy -
Puglia Region
United States -
California
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Russian River Valley AVA
Zweigelt Grape
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Airén Grape
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Notes: Widely planted, though other grapes are starting to take over
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
Valdepeñas DO
Albariño Grape
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Notes: Known as Alvarinho
Spain - North West / Galicia Region -
Rías Baixas DOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Aligoté Grape
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
Notes: Not as common
Arinto Grape
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Assyrtiko Grape
Greece
Greece -
Santorini PDO
Chambourcin Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Chardonel Grape
Chardonnay Grape
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Notes: Longer growing season produces flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and
sometimes tropical fruit (pineapple, banana).
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
McLaren Vale GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Mornington Peninsula GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Notes: Longer growing season produces flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and
sometimes tropical fruit (pineapple, banana).
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Notes: Slow ripening.
Chile -
Central Valley GI
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
Notes: Less ripe, less concentrated
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Montagny AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Rully AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte d'Or AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Aloxe-Corton AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Beaune AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vosne-Romanée AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vougeot (AOC)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Notes: Widely grown
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
France -
Champagne AOC
Notes: Used for making sparkling wine.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Grown on the valley floor
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Italy - Southern Italy -
Sicily
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Notes: Widely planted.
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: Often blended with other varieties such as Chenin Blanc.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
United States -
California
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Los Carneros AVA
Notes: Cooler climante retains acidity and develop complex fruit flavors.
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Warmer climante produces full body with tropical fruit flavors along
with (new) oak flavors.
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
Notes: Cooler climante retains acidity and develop complex fruit flavors.
United States - California -
Santa Barbara County GI
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Notes: High acidity with citrus to tropcial fruit flavors.
Chenin Blanc Grape
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France -
Loire Valley IGP
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Anjou-Saymur
Notes: Used to make dry, sweet, and sparkeling wines.
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Anjou AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Coteaux du Layon AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Savennières AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Vouvray AOC
Notes: The only grape grown in this region
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: Most planted grape variety. Often blended with other varieties. Some are
from old vines, too.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Constanitia Ward
South Africa - Western Cape -
Elgin Ward
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Clairette Blanche Grape
France -
Rhône Valley
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Cortese Grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Gavi DOCG
Fiano Grape
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Furmint Grape
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Notes: High acidity, susceptible to botrytis.
Garganega Grape
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Notes: Widely grown here.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Notes: Grapes dried via appassimento.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Soave DOC Classico
Gewurztraminer Grape
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Glera (Prosecco) Grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Prosecco DOC
Grechetto Grape
Italy - Central Italy - Umbria Region -
Orvieto DOC
Greco Bianco Grape
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Grenache Blanc Grape
France -
Rhône Valley
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
France -
Southern France
Spain
Grüner Veltliner Grape
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kamptal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kremstal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Wachau DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Weinviertel DAC
Hárslevelu Grape
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Kerner Grape
Loureiro Grape
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Malvasia Grape
Italy - Central Italy - Lazio Region -
Frascati DOC
Marsanne Grape
France -
Rhône Valley
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Saint-Joseph AOC
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
Melon Blanc / Muscadet Grape
France - Loire Valley IGP - Nantais -
Muscadet AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Nantais -
Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine AOC
Moscato (Muscat) Grape
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Beaumes de Venise AOC
Notes: Used to make sweet wines
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Notes: Known as Sárga Muskotály
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Asti
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Spain - The Levante Region -
Valencia DO
Müller-Thurgau Grape
Austria
Germany
Germany -
Baden IGP
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
Muscadelle Grape
France -
Bordeaux AOC
Notes: Grapey, floal flavor.
Niagara Grape
United States
Palomino Grape
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Pedro Ximénez Grape
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Spain -
Montilla-Moriles DOP
Petit Manseng Grape
France -
Jurancon AOC
Pinot Blanc Grape
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Grown in the plain, not on the slopes
Germany
Notes: Known as WeiBburgunder
Germany -
Baden IGP
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Mornington Peninsula GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Alto Maipo
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Typically picked later.
Germany
Notes: Known as Grauburgunder/Rulander
Germany -
Baden IGP
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Italy - Northern Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region -
Friuli Grave DOC
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Notes: Most planted grape
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Grown on the valley floor
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valdadige DOC
New Zealand
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Piquepoul Grape
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Picpoul de Pinet AOC
Riesling Grape
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Clare Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Austria
Notes: Less widely planted
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kamptal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kremstal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Wachau DAC
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Some vendanges tardives grapes. Usually usesd for sparkeling wines.
Germany
Germany -
Baden IGP
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Notes: Widely grown here
Germany -
Nahe Valley PGI
Notes: Widely grown here
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Notes: Widely planted. They can get even riper here.
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
Notes: Widely grown here
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - New York -
Finger Lakes AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
United States -
Washington
Roussanne Grape
France - Rhône Valley -
Northern Rhône
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Sauvignon Blanc Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Austria
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Pacific Maipo
France -
Bordeaux AOC
Notes: Citrus and green fruit flavors.
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Barsac AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Cérons AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Sauternes AOC
Notes: Blended with Semillon to make Sauternes wine
France - Dordogne -
Monbazillac AOC
France -
Loire Valley IGP
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Central Vineyards
Notes: 80% of plantings
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Menetou-Salon AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Sancerre AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Notes: Widely grown here
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Grown in the cooler high lands.
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
Notes: Picked at varying ripenesses
South Africa - Western Cape -
Constanitia Ward
Notes: Coastly planted.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Elgin Ward
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Reuda DOC
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Grown in the cooler areas and may be harvested early.
Sauvignonasse / Friulano Grape
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Semillon Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Notes: High acid, low sugar.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Notes: Grapes harvested early so low suger and high acid.
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Barsac AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Cérons AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Sauternes AOC
Notes: Blended with Sauvignon Blanc to make Sauternes wine
France - Dordogne -
Monbazillac AOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
Seyval Blanc Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Silvaner Grape
Germany
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Torrontés Grape
Traminette Grape
United States -
Indiana
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Trebbiano Grape
Italy - Central Italy - Lazio Region -
Frascati DOC
Italy - Central Italy - Umbria Region -
Orvieto DOC
Verdejo Grape
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Reuda DOC
Verdelho Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Verdicchio Grape
Italy - Central Italy -
Marche Region
Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Notes: Widely planted.
Vidal Blanc Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Vignoles Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Viognier Grape
France - Rhône Valley -
Northern Rhône
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Condrieu AOC
Notes: The only grape grown in this region. Low yielding old vines
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Notes: Red wines can contain up to 20% viognier
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Saint-Joseph AOC
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Viura / Macabeo Grape
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Welschriesling Grape
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Austria - Burgenland PDO -
Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Notes: Affected by botyris due to the lake's autumn mists
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Cherry
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Chardonnay Wine
Grenache Blanc Wine
Gruner Veltliner Orange Wine
Kerner Wine
Muscat Wine
Other type of Orange Wine
Pinot Gris Wine
Roussanne Wine
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Agiorgitiko Wine
Greece -
Nemea PDO
Notes: At lower altitudes, this will be jammy. At higher altitudes, higher
acidity and softer tannins. Middle altitudes are the sweet spot.
Aglianico Wine
Italy - Southern Italy -
Basilicata Region
Notes: Cooler temps allow for concentrated flavors. Aglianico del Vulture DOC
are outstanding examples.
Italy - Southern Italy -
Campania Region
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Taurasi DOCG
Alfrocheiro Preto Wine
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Notes: Delicate
Baga Wine
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Notes: Gentlier crushing, gentle cap management and maceration gives softer
wines
Barbaresco (Nebbiolo) Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barbaresco DOCG
Notes: Full body, pronounced flavors. High tannin and acidity. Long aging
potential.
Barbera Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Asti
Notes: Red fruit and sometimes black pepper flavors.
Barolo (Nebbiolo) Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Notes: Aromas of tar and roses. Known for their aging and being rich in tannin.
Beaujolais Wine
France -
Beaujolais AOC
Notes: Light-to-medium body, low-to-medium tannins. Red fruit flavors. Cru
appelations will have red cherry, raspberry, red plum. Some spice from
carbonic maceration. Should be lightly chilled.
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Brouilly AOC
Notes: Lighter, more perfumed.
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Fieurie AOC
Notes: Lighter, more perfumed.
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Morgon AOC
Notes: Can age.
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Moulin-à-Vent AOC
Notes: Can age.
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Anjou-Saymur
Notes: Fruity, early drinking wines.
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Notes: Fruity, early drinking wines.
Blaufränkisch Wine
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Bourdeaux Wine
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Notes: Merlot based meant for early drinking
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
Notes: Cabernet Sauvignon dominate with black currant and cedar flavors.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
Notes: Cabernet Sauvignon dominate with black currant and cedar flavors.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Estèphe AOC
Notes: Cabernet Sauvignon dominate with black currant and cedar flavors.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
Notes: Cabernet Sauvignon dominate with black currant and cedar flavors.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Listrac-Médoc (AOC)
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Médoc (Bas-Médoc) AOC -
Moulis AOC
Burgundy Wine
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Notes: Light and fruity. Drink early
Cabernet Franc Wine
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur-Champigny AOC
Notes: Usually ligher bodied meant to drunk young. Can be served chilled.
Florial (violet) notes.
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Notes: Light, fruity sytles or full body with barrel aging. Usually protected
from O2.
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Bourgueil AOC
Notes: Light, fruity, aromatic meant for early drinking. Best examples can age
well
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Chinon AOC
Notes: Light, fruity meant for early drinking. Best examples can age well
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential. Herbal (mint),
blackcurrant and smoke/cedar.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Notes: Typically blended with Merlot for high-quality wines. Ripe black fruit
flavors with sublt oak.
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Notes: Sometimes blended with Merlot or Carmenere. Herbal (mint) and green
pepper with black fruit and oak.
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Colchagua Valley PDO
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Maipo Valley PDO
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Alto Maipo
Notes: Bold and elegant.
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Left Bank
Notes: Often Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blends with Merlot.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula -
Haut-Médoc AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Médoc Penninsula - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Both single variety and blended with Merlot et al.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
Notes: Origionally dubed the "Super Tuscan"
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Notes: Often blended with Merlot. Red and black fruit and herbaceous (green
pepper) flavors
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
Notes: Can be fresh and herbal or full bodied with cooked-fruit. Sometimes
blended with Merlot or Pinotage ("Cape Blend")
United States -
California
Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "California" use oak staves/chips.
Intended to be drunk young.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Powerful wines with ripe black fruit flavors and high tannins.
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Calistoga AVA
Notes: Full body
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Oakville AVA
Notes: Though sold as Cabernet Sauvignons, they sometimes have small amounts of
other grapes.
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Rutherford AVA
Notes: Though sold as Cabernet Sauvignons, they sometimes have small amounts of
other grapes.
United States - California -
Paso Robles AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
Notes: Powerful wines with ripe black fruit flavors and high tannins. Though
sold as Cabernet Sauvignons, they sometimes have small amounts of other
grapes.
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Alexander Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Cape Blend Wine
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: A blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.
Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo Wine
Carmenere Wine
Chile
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Notes: Sometimes blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Often oaked.
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Central Maipo
Chambourcin Wine
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine
Chianti Wine
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region -
Chianti DOCG
Notes: Varied quality. Simple, inexpensive, not intended for aging.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region - Chianti DOCG -
Chianti Classico DOCG
Notes: Medium body with pronounced red fruit aromas and dried herb notes. Often
oaked to soften tannins. Aged for 12+ (or 24+ for reserva) months (3+
months in the bottle)
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Southern Foothills and Valleys -
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Notes: Must be 100% Sangiovese. Powerful, full body with high tannin and
acidity. Heavily oaked (2+ years). Long aging potential.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Southern Foothills and Valleys -
Vino Nobile de Montepuciano DOCG
Notes: Can be blended. Aged 2+ years. Intense and fuller bodied.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Cotes de Rhone Wine
Dolcetto Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Alba
Gamay Wine
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
Notes: Early drinking wines with ripe berry fruit and low tannins
Graciano Wine
Grenache / Grenacha Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Notes: Red fruit and spice flavors. Long aging potential. Sometimes blended
with Shiraz.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
McLaren Vale GI
Notes: Red fruit and spice flavors. Long aging potential. Sometimes blended
with Shiraz.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
Notes: Often blended with Syrah and other local grapes. High-volume brands sold
as Cotes de Rhône AOC or Cotes de Rhône Villages AOC.
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Notes: Full body, high alcohol, age worthy.
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
Notes: Fresh and fruity to full body, barrel matured styles.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Minervois AOC
Notes: Red fruit flavors. Often blended with Syrah and local grapes.
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Notes: Full Body, Long aging potential. Typically blends with other grapes.
Dried fruit flavors.
Spain -
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Calatayud DOP
Notes: Old vines make high quality wines, but typically these are inexpnsive,
fruity, and to be drunk young.
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Cariñena DOP
Notes: Old vines make high quality wines, but typically these are inexpnsive,
fruity, and to be drunk young.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Malbec Wine
Argentina
Argentina -
Mendoza
Notes: Maturation in new oak.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
Mencía Wine
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Notes: Known as Jaen. Delicate
Spain - North West / Galicia Region -
Bierzo DOC
Notes: Either unoaked to rain perfumed red fruit flavors or oaked to give
toasty aromas.
Merlot Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Notes: Typically blended with Cabernet Sauvignon for high-quality wines.
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Notes: Soft, medium body, high-volume brands meant for immediate drinking.
France -
Bordeaux AOC
Notes: Merlot dominated blends labelled Bordeaux AOC or Bordeaux Superieur AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Right Bank
Notes: Often Merlot dominated blends with Cabernet Sauvignon.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Pomerol AOC
Notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Full body with pronounced flavors
of black fruit and oak. Very age worthy.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
Notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Full body with pronounced flavors
of black fruit and oak. Very age worthy.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Sometimes single variety, sometimes blended. Typically labelled Pays
d'Oc IGP.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Notes: Medium body, acidity, and tannins. Ripe red fruit flavors, wth some
spice from oak.
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Notes: Could be Light and fruity or full bodied and long-lived. Sometimes
single variety or blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
Notes: Complex and age worthy similar to Bordeaux styles.
United States -
California
Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "California" use oak staves/chips.
Fruity with medium body.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Full body with flavors of oak (vanilla, coconut, smoke) from new oak
barrels (sometimes staves/chips in high-volume brands)
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
Notes: Full body with flavors of oak (vanilla, coconut, smoke) from new oak
barrels (sometimes staves/chips in high-volume brands)
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Monastrell / Mourvèdre Wine
Spain - The Levante Region -
Jumilla and Yecla
Notes: Youthful and fruity with deep color and rich, ripe flavors
Spain - The Levante Region -
Valencia DO
Montepulaciano Wine
Italy - Central Italy - Abruzzo Region -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Notes: Medium acidity, high tannin with black fruit flavors (black plum, black
cherry). Mostly high-volume brands are simple and fuity, meant for early
drinking. Concentrated exmples see some oak.
Negroamaro Wine
Italy - Southern Italy -
Puglia Region
Notes: Grown at high yeilds for high volume wines. Though, some outstanding
examples can be found.
Italy - Southern Italy - Puglia Region -
Salice Salentino DOC
Notes: But outstanding examples can come from Salice Salentino DOC
Nero d'Avola Wine
Italy - Southern Italy -
Sicily
Notes: Typically meant for early drinking, but outstanding examples are more
concentration and complex.
Norton Wine
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
United States -
Virginia
Öküzgözü Wine
Turkey -
Elazig Province
Other type of Still Red Wine
France - Rhône Valley -
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Notes: Medium body, fruity, but simple
France - Southern France -
Bandol AOC
Notes: Dark (long maceration), fully body with powerful tannins. Made from
Mourvèdre grapes. Aging needed to bring to full potential. 18+ months in
oak. Liquorice, bramble, meat.
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Notes: Deeply colored, full body, high tannins, rich black fruit flavors
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Notes: Deeply colored and tannic
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Notes: Typically inexpensive, high-volume wine
Petite Sirah Wine
Pinot Noir Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Mornington Peninsula GI
Notes: Could be light and fragrant to cooked red-fruit flavors and medium
tannins.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Notes: Could be light and fragrant to cooked red-fruit flavors and medium
tannins.
Austria
Notes: Oak aging is common
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Notes: Red fruit flavors and somteimes herbal notes. Usually expensive.
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Lack body and concentration.
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
Notes: Red fruit flavors when young. Earth, game, and mushroom with age. Tend
to be high acid and low-to-medium tannins
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Mercurey AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte d'Or AOC
Notes: Can range from delicate/floral to tannic/spicy.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
Notes: Fruitier
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Aloxe-Corton AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Beaune AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pommard AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Volnay AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
Notes: Medium body, low tannins, high acidity, fresh red-fruit (raspberry,
strawberry) flavors. Typcially meant to be drunk young.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vosne-Romanée AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vougeot (AOC)
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Central Vineyards
Notes: Lighter style wines
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Menetou-Salon AOC
Germany
Notes: Known as Spätburgunder
Germany -
Baden IGP
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
Notes: Full bodied and higher quality.
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
New Zealand
New Zealand - North Island -
Martinborough GI
Notes: Usually good and outstanding qualities.
New Zealand - South Island -
Central Otago GI
Notes: Typically oaked. Ripe and powerfully flavored. Red-fruit, medium-to-full
body, medium tannins.
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
Notes: Produces good and outstanding qualities.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Notes: Vibrant red-fruit flavors. Often good and outstanding quality.
United States -
California
Notes: Ripe red-fruit flavors, notable oak flavors, and possibly tertiary
flavors of florest floor & mushrooms.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Los Carneros AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Russian River Valley AVA
United States - California -
Santa Barbara County GI
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States -
Oregon
Notes: Best ones will have complex, fresh red-fruit flabors, subtle oak
flavors, and possibly tertiary flavors.
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Pinotage Wine
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: Medium-to-full body. Red and black fruit flavors.
Port Wine
Port Wine
Port Wine
Port Wine
Port Wine
Port Wine
Primivito Wine
Italy - Southern Italy -
Puglia Region
Notes: Grown at high yeilds for high volume wines. Though, some outstanding
examples can be found.
Red Blend Wine
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Notes: A Syrah/Viognier blend. Full body, spicy/floral aroma, with deep color.
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Notes: Mourvèdre blended with Granache to add a gamey, meaty quality.
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Gigondas AOC
Notes: Grenache led blends, usually full body
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Lirac AOC
Notes: Grenache led blends
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Vacqueyras AOC
Notes: Grenache led blends, usually full body
Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Notes: Known as Conero. This is a blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese
Italy - Southern Italy - Sicily -
Etna DOC
Notes: Blends made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Pale
intensity, high acid, and flavors of sour cherries, cranberries,
rasperries, dried herbs.
Portugal -
Alentejo DOC
Notes: Deep color but soft tannins. Full body. Expressive ripe fruit flavors.
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
Valdepeñas DO
Notes: Tempranillo domonate blends.Youthful, fruity, and mid-priced.
Spain -
Catalunya Region
Notes: Catalunya DO Blends can be made from grapes from anywhere in the region
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Notes: Known as Priorat. Usually a blend of Grenacha and Cariñena, though
sometimes other grapes, too. Aged in new French oak and have toasty,
concentrated black fruit flavors. French oak
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Calatayud DOP
Notes: Typically a blend of Grenacha and Cariñena
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Cariñena DOP
Notes: Typically a blend of Grenacha and Cariñena
Rioja Wine
Spain -
Catalunya Region
Notes: Produces high-volume wine. Some simple, some powerful and oak aged.
Sometimes blended.
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Notes: Very full bodied with fresh black fruit flavors. Often 100% Tempranillo.
Can age for many years.
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Notes: Rioja style reds
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Notes: Commonly blended. When blended with Grenache, drink young.
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alavesa
Notes: The lightest style of Rioja wines
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Alta
Notes: Typically more body and complexity than other Riojas in the region
Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa -
Rioja Oriental
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Sagrantino Wine
Saperavi Wine
St. Laurent Wine
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Syrah (Shiraz) Wine
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "South Eastern Australia".
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Notes: Full body, high tannin, cooked black fruit (blackberry, black cherry),
black pepper, and oak/vanilla.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Notes: Medium body, medium-to-high tannin, fresh black fruit, soft earthy,
spicy flavors. Can age.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France - Rhône Valley -
Northern Rhône
Notes: These can be expensive due to the difficulties in harvesting. Deep
color, med-to-high tannins, med-to-high acidity, black fruit flavors,
sometimes black pepper and floral aromas. Use of oak for secondary
flavors. Sometimes fermented with white grapes.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Corneas AOC
Notes: Must be 100% Syrah. Deep color, full body
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Notes: Complex and peppery with berry flavors. Long aging potential. Fuller
body.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Notes: Complex and peppery with berry flavors. Long aging potential. Fuller
body.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
Notes: Intense and complex, full body. Often blended from grapes from different
lieux-dits (sites). Long maceration.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Saint-Joseph AOC
Notes: Typically lighter using whole bunch techniques.
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Often blended with other grapes (Frenache, Carignan, Cinsault). Single
varietals sold as Pays d'Oc IGP.
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Minervois AOC
Notes: Often blended with other grapes.
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region -
Coastal Plains
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Tannat Wine
France -
Madiran AOC
Notes: Often blended with Cab. Sauv. or Cab. Franc
Tempranillo Wine
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Notes: Full body, intense fruit flavors and high alcohol.
Teroldego Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Deeply colored, and can age well
Touriga Nacional Wine
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Notes: Delicate
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Notes: High tannins, intense color and flavors
Trollinger / Schiava Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Notes: Light and fruity
Tuscan Red Wine
Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Northern Mountainous Region -
Carmignano DOCG
Valpolicella (Corvina) Wine
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valpolicella DOC
Notes: Basic wines use fresh, healthy grapes. Light body with simple, fruity
flavors. Rarely uses new oak. Sometimes blended with local varieties to
increase color and tannins.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: Big and bold via the passito method. Dry to off-dry with full body, high
tannins, high alcohol. Pronounced flavors of fresh fruit (red cherry)
and dried fruit (prunes, raisins, figs). Sometimes age worthy.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: Fermentation stopped early. Sweet with intese red fruit flavors,
medium-to-high alcohol, full body, medium-to-high tannins.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Valpolicella DOC Classico
Notes: More body and complexity
Xinomavro Wine
Greece -
Naoussa PDO
Notes: Either macerated to extract colors, or not to make lighter.
Zinfandel Wine
Zweigelt Wine
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Agiorgitiko Rose Wine
Greece -
Nemea PDO
Notes: Produced from middle altitude grapes
Bordeaux Rosé (Clairet) Wine
Cabernet Franc Rose Wine
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Anjou-Saymur
Notes: Branded Rose de Loire. Dry. Usually a blend of Cab. Franc and Cab. Sauv.
Cava Wine
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Champagne Wine
Grenache / Grenacha Rose Wine
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Lirac AOC
Notes: Fully body
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Tavel AOC
Notes: Fuller body, deeper color, pronounced aromatics
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
Notes: Very pale, light-to-medium body, and dry. Delicate flavors of red
fruits.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Notes: Dry
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Notes: Made protectively. Fresh and fruity with medium levels of alcohol. Drink
early
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
Mourvèdre Wine
Other type of Sparkling Rosé Wine
Other type of Still Rosé Wine
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Central Vineyards
Notes: Lighter style. Made from Pinot Noir
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Notes: Branded Rose de Loire. Dry. Usually a blend of Cab. Franc and Cab. Sauv.
France - Rhône Valley -
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Notes: Fruity
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Tavel AOC
Notes: Fuller body, deeper color, pronounced aromatics
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Notes: Fresh, fruity
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Notes: Small quantities
Rosé Blend Wine
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Notes: Known as Priorat Rose and are rare
White Zinfandel Wine
Italy - Southern Italy -
Puglia Region
Notes: Soft, fruity, dry, red, high-volume brands. Top ones are good value for
the money.
United States -
California
Notes: Roses are medium-sweet w/ simple red-fruit flavors. Reds are often
oaked. They have red & black fruit, dried fruit, and oak flavors. Dry
with med-to-high tannins, high acidity, and full body.
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - California - Sanoma GI -
Russian River Valley AVA
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Airén Wine
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Notes: Fresh, neutral wine
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
Valdepeñas DO
Notes: Fruity to more concentrated and oak matured
Albariño Wine
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Notes: Known as Vinho Verde Alvarinho. Riper and more tropical fruit aromas.
Spain - North West / Galicia Region -
Rías Baixas DOC
Notes: Refreshing and unoaked. High acidity with stone fruit flavors.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Aligoté Wine
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
Notes: High acid, neutral wine.
Assyrtiko Wine
Greece -
Santorini PDO
Asti (Moscato) Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Asti
Auslese Wine
Germany
Bourdeaux Blanc Wine
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Graves AOC
Notes: More concentrated and complex. Often blended with Semillon and oaked.
Burgundy Wine
Cava Wine
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Penedès DOC
Chablis Wine
Champagne Wine
France -
Champagne AOC
Notes: Low alcohol and high acidity.
Chardonel Wine
Chardonnay Wine
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "South Eastern Australia". Sometimes
blended to gain balance.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Notes: Flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and sometimes tropical fruit
(pineapple, banana). Typically medium-to-high acidity and careful use of
oak.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Notes: Flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and sometimes tropical fruit
(pineapple, banana). Typically medium-to-high acidity and careful use of
oak.
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Notes: High quality with medium-to-full body and rope stone fruit (peach) and
tropical fruit (pineapple) flavors.
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Notes: Dry
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Notes: Citrus (lemon) and stone fruit (peach). Some oak.
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Notes: Produces both high-volume wines and outstanding quality wines.
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC
Notes: Lean, steely, Dry, light-to-medium body, high acidity. Green apple,
lemon and wet stone/slate. Oak flavors less common.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Montagny AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte Chalonnaise AOC -
Rully AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte d'Or AOC
Notes: High quality. Suble notes of stone fruit with creamy oak flavors.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
Notes: Excellent Chardonnay wines. Dry, mediium-to-meidum+ body, med+-high
acidity. Ripe citris, mellon , stone fruit, cloves, honey, nuts,
mushrooms. Maloactic conversion, lees aging, barrel aging 6-9 months.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Aloxe-Corton AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Beaune AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
Notes: High complexity and medium body. Oaked with lees.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
Notes: High complexity and medium body. Oaked with lees.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vosne-Romanée AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Côte d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Vougeot (AOC)
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Notes: Ripe and rounded. Typically unoaked, lees contact, and malolactic
conversion. Simple fruity flavors of lemon, peach, and melon.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Notes: Typically oaked with stone and tropical fruit flavors.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: High volume brands using oak chips/staves. Ripe, fruity flavors of
peach, pineapple, and banana.
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Medium body, medium acidity, ripe stone fruit flavors
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
Notes: Full body, balanced high acidity, stone fruit flavors.
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
Notes: Good quality with ripe lemon, peach, and melon flavors. High acidity
and subtle oak.
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: Mostly high-volume brands.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Notes: Good quality with high acidity and rope stone fruit (peach), tropical
fruit (pineapple), and oak flavors.
United States -
California
Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "California" use oak staves/chips.
Peach and pineapple flavors, medium acidity and body.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - California -
Los Carneros AVA
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - California -
Santa Barbara County GI
Notes: Tropical fruit flavors with high alcohol and pronounced (new) oak
flavors.
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Chenin Blanc Wine
France -
Loire Valley IGP
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Anjou AOC
Notes: Dry, fruity, often aged in new oak
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Coteaux du Layon AOC
Notes: Typically sweet (noble rot) with flavors of toast, honey, and hay. Age
worthy
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Savennières AOC
Notes: Fully bodied, usually dry. Good examples can age well.
France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine -
Vouvray AOC
Notes: Typically unoaked. Drys have apple flavors. Off-dry and medium styles
are labeled Demi-Sec. Sweet styles have stone or tropical fruit aromas.
Can age.
South Africa -
Western Cape
Notes: High acidity. Typically dry with flavors of peach, pineapple, and
sometimes vanilla from oak chips/staves.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Constanitia Ward
South Africa - Western Cape -
Elgin Ward
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
South Africa - Western Cape -
Walker Bay District
Fiano Wine
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Notes: Usually to be drunk young, but outstanding examples can age. Unoaked,
but lees contact.
Furmint Wine
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Notes: Sometimes blended with local grapes varieties. Dried stone fruits,
citrus, oak and tertiary aromas.
Gavi (Cortese) Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Piemonte Region / IGT -
Gavi DOCG
Notes: Light body, high acidity. Florial (orange blossom), green fruit (apple,
pear), and citrus (lemon) flavors. Typically uses protected fermentation
and meant to be drunk young, but outstanding examples can age.
Gewurztraminer Wine
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: High quality wines, espeically the Grand Crus. Full body, low-to-medium
acidity, high alcohol. Oily textrue.
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Greco Bianco Wine
Italy - Southern Italy - Campania Region -
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Notes: Sometiems lees contact to add texture. Fruity wine meant to drink early.
Fermented in stainless steel. Outstanding examples can age
Grüner Veltliner Wine
Austria
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Notes: Dry
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kamptal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kremstal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Wachau DAC
Notes: Dry
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Weinviertel DAC
Notes: Klassic are light, fresh and fruity. Reserve are fuller, riper flavors,
higher alcohol and oaked.
Hárslevelu Wine
Ice Wine / Eiswein Wine
Germany
Kabinett Wine
Germany
Notes: Flavors of green apple and low alcohol
Malvasia Wine
Marsanne Wine
Moscato (Muscat) Wine
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Intensly aromatic. Orange Blossom, rose, and grape. Light-to-medium body
and low-to-medium acidity.
Müller-Thurgau Wine
Germany
Notes: Less popular these days
Muscadelle Wine
Muscadet Wine
France - Loire Valley IGP - Nantais -
Muscadet AOC
Notes: Dry with medium alcohol. Usually fermented in large oak barrels. High
acidity, light body, and sublte green fruit flavors. Drink young.
France - Loire Valley IGP - Nantais -
Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine AOC
Notes: Dry with medium alcohol. Usually fermented in large oak barrels. High
acidity, light body, and sublte green fruit flavors. Drink young.
Niagara Wine
Other type of Sparkling White Wine
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saymur -
Saumur AOC
Notes: Well known for its Chenin Blanc based sparkling wines using the
traditional method
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Notes: During cool years, unripe grapes are used for sparkling wines.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Notes: Made from Garganega
Other type of Still White Wine
France - Rhône Valley -
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Notes: Fruity
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Lirac AOC
France - Southern France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
Notes: Clairette
Portugal -
Alentejo DOC
Notes: Made from Arinto, Antao Vaz, and Roupeiro. Fruity and floral. High
acidity.
Portugal -
Bairrada DOC
Notes: Made from local grapes Bical and Maria Gomes
Portugal -
Dão DOC
Notes: Made from Encruzado. Balance of fruit and acidity and can age well.
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Notes: Fresh varietal fruit flavors and medium-to-high acidity.
Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region -
La Mancha DOP
Notes: Typically inexpensive, high-volume wine
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Toro DOC
Notes: Small quantities
Other Type of White Fortified Wine Wine
Spain - The Levante Region -
Valencia DO
Notes: Known as Moscatel del Valencia. Made with Muscat grape.
Petit Manseng Wine
Pinot Blanc Wine
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Notes: Dry
Germany
Notes: Known as WeiBburgunder
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Pinot Grigio Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Alto Maipo
Notes: High quality. Dry.
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Notes: More complex and fuller bodied. High quality. Dry. Peachy and tropical
fruit flavors.
Italy - Northern Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region -
Friuli Grave DOC
Notes: Medium to full body.
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Alto Adige DOC
Notes: Dry, light-to-medium body, high acidity. Citrus and green fruit flavors.
Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region -
Trentino DOC
Notes: Medium body, medium acidity, ripe stone fruit flavors
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Notes: Simple, unoaked, light body, short finish. Inexpensive, high-volume
brands.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valdadige DOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Pinot Gris Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Dry-to-medium sweetness. Medium-to-full body with oily texture. Peach,
mango, and/or dried fruit flavors with a hint of honey or ginger.
Germany
Notes: Known as Grauburgunder/Rulander
New Zealand
Notes: Viscous texture, medium acidity, fruit flavors.
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Notes: Dry and rich
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Notes: Dry and rich
Piquepoul Wine
France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC -
Picpoul de Pinet AOC
Notes: Bright citrus fruit flavors with green applle. High acidity.
Port Wine
Portugal -
Douro DOC (Port)
Prosecco Wine
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Prosecco DOC
Riesling Wine
Australia -
South Eastern Australia
Notes: Dry with pronounced aromas of lemon/lime and sometimes petrol.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Clare Valley GI
Notes: Very dry and refreshing with high acidity. Lime notes.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Notes: Very dry and refreshing with high acidity. Lime notes.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Austria
Notes: Dry, medium-to-full body. Ripe, peachy flavories.
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kamptal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Kremstal DAC
Austria - Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO -
Wachau DAC
Notes: Dry
France -
Alsace (Alsatian) AOC
Notes: Dry and medium bodied with high acid. Pronouned aromas and flavors of
citrus and stone fruits. Sometimes late harvest or botrytised sweet
wines.
Germany
Notes: Often made from botrytised grapes.
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Notes: Lighter in body with medium sweetness which balances high acidity. Low
alcohol. Florial, green fruit flavors dominate.
Germany -
Nahe Valley PGI
Notes: Medium-minus body. High acidity and slightly riper fruit flavors due to
the warmth.
Germany -
Pfalz / Palatinate PGI
Notes: Typically dry and medium bodied. Even riper grapes.
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
Notes: Typically dryer, higher alcohol, and medium to full body. Flavors of
peach.
Germany -
Rheinhessen IGP
Notes: Full body
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - New York -
Finger Lakes AVA
Notes: Fruity and off-dry
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
United States -
Washington
Notes: Typically dry.
Sancerre Wine
Sauternes Wine
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Sauternes AOC
Notes: Sweet wine with very long aging potential
Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Notes: Light to medium body. Fresh and fruity with flavors from citrus to
tropical fruits. Some blending with Semillon.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Notes: Often blended with Semillon and some oak. Concentrated herbaceous
(grass) aromas.
Austria
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Notes: Can produce good quality wines.
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Notes: Produces inexpensive, high-volume brands.
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Pacific Maipo
France -
Bordeaux AOC
Notes: Typically with aromas of grass and green apple. Single variety or blends
with Semillion.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Notes: More concentrated and complex. Often blended with Semillon and oaked
giving a rounder body and spicy toast notes.
France -
Loire Valley IGP
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Central Vineyards
Notes: Medium body, medium alcohol, high acidity, pronounced green apple, green
pepper, grapefruit, wet stone flavors. Sometimes oak
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Menetou-Salon AOC
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Notes: High acidity with green fruit (apple) and herbaceous (grass, asparagus)
aromas. Sometimes wet stone. Shows elegance and grace
France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards -
Sancerre AOC
Notes: High acidity with green fruit (apple) and herbaceous (grass, asparagus)
aromas. Sometimes wet stone. Shows elegance and grace
France - Loire Valley IGP -
Touraine
Notes: Typically fruity and inexpensive.
France - Southern France -
Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Dry, high acidity, tropical fruit and grass flavors.
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
Notes: Made from grapes of varying ripeness blended. Fruit (grapefuit,
goosberry, elderflower, peach, passion fruit), green pepper, and
asparagus aromas.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Constanitia Ward
Notes: Refreshing with ripe tropical fruit and herbaceous aromas.
South Africa - Western Cape -
Elgin Ward
Notes: Green fruit (apple) and sometimes wet stone.
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Reuda DOC
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Sometimes oaked.
Sauvignonasse Wine
Italy - Northern Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Semillon Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Notes: Full bodied with oak.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Notes: Dry, light body, low alcohol. Inert vessels and bottled young.
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
Sherry Wine
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine
Silvaner Wine
Germany -
Franken / Franconia
Notes: Dry and rich with an earthy quality. Bottled in flask shaped bottles.
Soave (Garganega) Wine
Italy - Northern Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Notes: Typically unoaked. To be drunk while young. Medium-to-high acidity,
medium body. Pears, red apple, stone fruit, and sometimes white pepper.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Notes: Sweet wines made by appassimento.
Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Soave DOC Classico
Notes: Can have flavors of almonds and honey.
Spätlese Wine
Germany
Notes: Flavors of citrus and stone fruit (peach/apricot).
Tokaji Aszú Wine
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Notes: Deep amber color with intense aromas of orange peel, apricots, and
honey.
Tokaji Eszencia "Nectar" Wine
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Tokaji Szamorodni Wine
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Notes: Made with grapes that are partially impacted by botrytis
Torrontés Wine
Verdejo Wine
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Reuda DOC
Verdelho Wine
Verdicchio Wine
Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Notes: Simple and fuity, though outstanding examples can age to Almond and
Honey flavors.
Vidal Blanc Wine
Vin doux naturel Wine
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Beaumes de Venise AOC
Notes: Made from Muscat grapes and the Mutage process
Vinsanto Wine
Greece -
Santorini PDO
Viognier Wine
France - Rhône Valley -
Northern Rhône
Notes: Highly aromatic, full body, low acidity, high alcohol.
France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône -
Condrieu AOC
Notes: Delicate floral aromas and light flavors from oak.
United States - California - Central Coast AVA -
Monterey County AVA
Viura / Macabeo Wine
Welschriesling Wine
Austria
Notes: Dry and unusually fresh but simple. High acidity with flavors of citurs
and green apple.
Austria -
Burgenland PDO
Notes: Can be dry, but mostly used for sweet wines
Austria - Burgenland PDO -
Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Notes: Sweet
White Blend Wine
Italy - Central Italy - Lazio Region -
Frascati DOC
Notes: Known as Frascati. Blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia. Fresh and unoaked.
Medium body, medium-to-high acidity. Citrus, floral, and orange blossom
aromas.
Italy - Central Italy - Umbria Region -
Orvieto DOC
Notes: Known as Orvieto, this is a blend of Grechetto and Trebbiano grapes.
Light body, medium-to-high acidity, flavors of grapefruit and peaches.
Cool fermented in stainless steel.
Italy - Southern Italy -
Sicily
Notes: Blended from local varities as well as Chardonnay
Italy - Southern Italy - Sicily -
Etna DOC
Notes: High acidity with flavors of citrus fruit, honey, wax.
Spain - Catalunya Region -
Priorat DOCa
Notes: Known as Priorat White and are rare
Spain - Duero Valley Region -
Reuda DOC
Notes: Must contain over 50% Verdejo
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Navarra DOP
Notes: Small quantities made from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Viura.
Made protectivly and meant to be drurnk young and fresh.
White Rioja Wine
Spain - Upper Ebro Region -
Rioja DOCa
White Vinho Verde Wine
Portugal -
Vinho Verde DOC
Notes: Made from local white varieties include Loureiro and Arinto.
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