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Regions

Remarkable wine regions, each with its own place, climate and taste.

BordeauxFranceBordeauxStructured red blends, fresh whites and the celebrated terroirs of the Gironde.
BurgundyFranceBurgundyA mosaic of sites where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reveal their place.
ChampagneFranceChampagnePrecise sparkling wines, blending and the tradition of a second fermentation in bottle.
TuscanyItalyTuscanyHills, Sangiovese and vibrant reds, from Chianti Classico to Montalcino.
PiedmontItalyPiedmontNebbiolo, Langhe hills and fragrant reds with impressive longevity.
RiojaSpainRiojaTempranillo, maturation and a diversity of styles between tradition and reinvention.
DouroPortugalDouroDramatic terraces, intense reds and the birthplace of Port.
MoselGermanyMoselSteep slopes and luminous Riesling, from dry to delicately sweet.
Napa ValleyUnited StatesNapa ValleyGenerous Cabernet Sauvignon and a mosaic of soils under the California sun.
MendozaArgentinaMendozaHigh-altitude Malbec beneath the Andes, with intense fruit and preserved freshness.
Barossa ValleyAustraliaBarossa ValleyOld-vine Shiraz and generous reds from South Australia.
StellenboschSouth AfricaStellenboschMountain vineyards, ocean influence and complex South African reds.
Maipo ValleyChileMaipo ValleyA Chilean valley where Cabernet Sauvignon plays a leading role.
Casablanca ValleyChileCasablanca ValleyPacific influence supports fresh Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay whites.
ProvenceFranceProvenceA Mediterranean region with varied rosés as well as red and white wines.
Ribera del DueroSpainRibera del DueroTempranillo, also called Tinta del País, leads the reds of this Spanish appellation.
MarlboroughNew ZealandMarlboroughSauvignon Blanc made this New Zealand region famous, while Pinot Noir has a place too.
Loire ValleyFranceLoire ValleyA long river links crisp whites, supple reds and fine sparkling wines.
AlsaceFranceAlsaceExpressive whites from slopes sheltered by the Vosges.
Rhône ValleyFranceRhône ValleyFrom north to south, spicy reds and generous blends.
Willamette ValleyUnited StatesWillamette ValleyAn Oregon valley known for its cool-climate wines.
Central OtagoNew ZealandCentral OtagoA southern region of mountains and marked day-night temperature shifts.
BeaujolaisFranceBeaujolaisGamay reds ranging from supple wines to characterful crus.

How to read a wine region

Start with climate and grapes, then examine subregions, appellation and producer. A region provides context, never the exact taste of every bottle. Links to regional bodies lead to official rules and maps.