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Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Argentina
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Climante: Warm
• Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Malbec
Argentina -
Mendoza
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Climante: Warm
Very sunny and at elevation so cool nights.
• Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Malbec
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Australia
Climantes: Moderate, 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
Climantes: Moderate, 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
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: Moderate
Higher altitude, so cooler
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Coonawarra GI
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Mornington Peninsula GI
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Chile
Climante: Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Carmenere
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Climante: 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
Climante: Warm
Warm and dry. At altitude.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Merlot
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Carmenere
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Colchagua Valley PDO
Climante: Warm
Warm and dry. At altitude
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile - Central Valley GI -
Maipo Valley PDO
Climante: Warm
Warm and dry. At altitude
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Carmenere
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Alto Maipo
Climantes: Moderate, Warm
Located in the foothills of the Andes.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Central Maipo
Climante: Warm
• Red - Carménère
• Still - Red - Carmenere
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Pacific Maipo
Climante: 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
Climantes: Cool, Moderate, Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Carménère
• Red - Gamay
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Petit Verdot
• Red - Pinot Meunier
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Roussanne
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
• Still - Red - Bourdeaux
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - White - Viognier
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha
• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France -
Alsace AOC
Dry and sunny.
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
France -
Beaujolais AOC
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Climante: Moderate
Just south of Burgundy.
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Fieurie AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Morgon AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Gamay
• Still - Red - Beaujolais
France -
Bordeaux AOC
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Climante: Moderate
High levels of rainfall.
• 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 - Red - Merlot
• Still - White - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Left Bank
Climante: Moderate
The 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 - Sauternes
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Graves AOC
Climante: Moderate
• 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 AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Haut-Médoc AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien AOC
• 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 -
Sauternes AOC
Climante: 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 -
Right Bank
Climante: Moderate
The north bank of the Gironde River. Classically
grows Merlot.
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Merlot
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Pomerol AOC
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Merlot
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
Climante: Moderate
Will have Cru and Grand Cru sub-appellations
• Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Merlot
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
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Climantes: Cool, Moderate
Cool in the north, moderate further south.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC
Climante: 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
Climante: Cool
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Cote d'Or AOC
Climantes: Cool, Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
Climante: Moderate
Known for their excellent Chardonnay wines. Best
vineyards are labeled Premier Cru or Grand Cru.
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Beaune AOC (Village)
Climante: Moderate
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
Climante: Moderate
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pommard AOC (Village)
Climante: Moderate
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
Climante: Moderate
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
Climante: Cool
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
Climante: Cool
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Nuits AOC -
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
Climante: Cool
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Climante: Moderate
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Climante: Moderate
Steep slopes.
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Chardonnay
France -
Champagne AOC
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Climante: Cool
• Red - Pinot Meunier
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
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Climante: Warm
Grows Grenache to make Rose wines
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• White - Clairette Blanche
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Climante: Warm
Merlot widely planted.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha
France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP -
Minervois AOC
Climante: Warm
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France -
Loire Valley
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Climante: Cool
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley -
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Climante: Cool
Sauvignon Blanc is the only grape allowed.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley -
Sancerre AOC
Climante: Cool
Taylor Swift's favorite place. Sauvignon Blanc is
the only grape allowed.
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley -
Touraine AOC
Climante: Cool
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
France - Loire Valley -
Vouvray AOC
Only grows the Chenin Blanc grape.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
France -
Rhône Valley
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Climantes: Moderate, Warm
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• White - Clairette Blanche
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Roussanne
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Viognier
France - Rhône Valley -
North Rhône
Climante: Moderate
Known for its Syrah. The only black grape grown
here is Syrah. The Rhone is very narrow here, so
vineyards are on steep slopes.
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• White - Viognier
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Viognier
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Condrieu AOC
Climante: Moderate
Only Voignier is grown here.
• White - Viognier
• Still - White - Viognier
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Climante: Moderate
Steep slopes.
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Climante: Moderate
Larger and flatter.
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
A single, south facing steep slope.
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
Climante: Warm
Valley flattens out and is more warm.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Roussanne
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Climante: Warm
Many vineyards use large stones to retain heat.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Roussanne
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Germany
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Climante: Cool
Known as Landwein
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Climante: Cool
Due to its northerly latitude, vineyards are on
south-facing slopes.
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Nahe Valley PGI
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Climante: Cool
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Pfaiz / Palatinate PGI
Climante: Cool
Sunny and dry due to mountains. Very close to
Alsace, France.
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
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Climante: Cool
Steep, south-facing slopes
• White - Riesling
• Still - White - Riesling
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Hungry
• White - Furmint
• Still - White - Furmint
Hungry -
Buuk GI
Hungry -
Eger GI
Hungry -
Mátra GI
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
• White - Furmint
• Still - White - Furmint
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Italy
Climantes: Moderate, Warm
Italian wines are named for the Region they are
made in, not the grapes used in the wine.
• Red - Barbera
• Red - Corvina
• Red - Montepulciano
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Red - Nero d'Avola
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Cortese
• White - Fiano
• White - Garganega
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Barbera
• Still - Red - Chianti
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
• Still - Red - Nero d'Avola
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
• Still - White - Fiano
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
• Still - White - Verdicchio
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy -
Abruzzo Region
• Red - Montepulciano
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
Italy - Abruzzo Region -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
• Red - Montepulciano
• Still - Red - Montepulaciano
Italy -
Campania Region
Mountainous
• White - Fiano
• Still - White - Fiano
Italy - Campania Region -
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Mountainous.
• White - Fiano
• Still - White - Fiano
Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
Italy -
Marche Region
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - White - Verdicchio
Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
Verdicchio is widely planted.
• White - Verdicchio
• Still - White - Verdicchio
Italy -
Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT
• Red - Barbera
• Red - Nebbiolo
• White - Cortese
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
• Still - Red - Barbera
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Asti DOCG
Tank-Fermented sparkling wines
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• Sparkling - White - Asti (Moscato)
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barbaresco DOCG
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
• Red - Barbera
• Still - Red - Barbera
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Horseshoe shaped valley. Only Nebbiolo is planted.
• Red - Nebbiolo
• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo)
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Gavi DOCG
Gavi is typically fermented in inert vessels
• White - Cortese
• Still - White - Gavi (Cortese)
Italy -
Puglia Region
Climante: Warm
Almost a hot climante
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
Italy -
Sicily
Climante: Warm
• Red - Nero d'Avola
• Still - Red - Nero d'Avola
Italy -
Tuscany Region
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Tuscany Region -
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Climante: Warm
Warm and sunny. "Brunello" is the local name for
Saugiovese.
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Tuscany Region -
Chianti DOCG
Covers a wide area of the Apennine Mountain
foothills
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy - Tuscany Region - Chianti DOCG -
Chianti Classicico DOCG
Sits at a higher altitude. Chianti Classicico DOCG
Riserva will have tertiary notes upon release.
• Red - Sangiovese (Chianti)
• Still - Red - Chianti
Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Appassimento (grapes dried on concrete floors to
concentrate sugars) widely used here.
• Red - Corvina
• White - Garganega
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Prosecco DOC
• White - Glera (Prosecco)
• Sparkling - White - Prosecco
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Garganega is the most important grape in this
region.
• White - Garganega
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Grapes harvested via appassimento
• White - Garganega
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Soave DOC Classico
• White - Garganega
• Still - White - Soave (Garganega)
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valpolicella DOC
Corvina widely planted.
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Valpolicella DOC Classico
The hillier heartland of the region.
• Red - Corvina
• Still - Red - Valpolicella (Corvina)
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
New Zealand
Climantes: Cool, Moderate
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand -
North Island
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: Cool
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
New Zealand -
South Island
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Sezão / Souzão
• Red - Tinta Cão
• White - Albarino
• Still - White - Albarino
Portugal -
Port
• Red - Sezão / Souzão
Portugal -
Rías Baixas DO
Climante: Moderate
Cool, wet, and cloudy results in refreshing white
wines.
• White - Albarino
• Still - White - Albarino
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
South Africa
Climantes: Moderate, 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
Climantes: Moderate, 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
Climante: 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
Climante: Moderate
Cooled by altitude.
• White - Chenin Blanc
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
Climantes: Moderate, 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
Climantes: Moderate, Warm
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• White - Albarino
• White - Grenache Blanc
• White - Moscato (Muscat)
• White - Palomino
• White - Pedro Ximénez
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - White - Albarino
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha
• Fortified - White - Sherry
• Fortified - White - Sherry
Spain -
Catalunya
Climante: Warm
Known for its Cava sparkling wines.
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Climante: Warm
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 -
Navarra DOP
Climante: Warm
Grows Grenacha to make Rose wines
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha
Spain -
Priorat DOQ
Climante: Warm
Warm and dry.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
Spain -
Rías Baixas DO
• White - Albarino
• Still - White - Albarino
Spain -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Higher altitude. Warm days and cool nights.
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
Spain -
Rioja DOCa
Climante: Moderate
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate
to ageing periods.
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Red - Tempranillo
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Rosé - Grenache / Grenacha
Spain -
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
• Red - Grenache / Grenacha
• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
United States
Climantes: Moderate, Warm
• Red - Cabernet Franc
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Couderc Noir
• Red - Malbec
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Norton
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - St. Vincent
• Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Red - Tempranillo
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Chambourcin
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Gewurztraminer
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• White - Semillon
• White - Seyval Blanc
• White - Traminette
• White - Vidal Blanc
• White - Vignoles
• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Chambourcin
• Still - Red - Malbec
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - Red - Rioja
• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Gewurztraminer
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - White - Semillon
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States -
California
Climantes: Moderate, Warm
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Red - Merlot
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Merlot
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
• Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California -
Los Carneros AVA
Climante: Warm
Cooled by morning fogs.
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Climante: 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
Climante: Warm
Very warm here.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Oakville AVA
Climante: Warm
Well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California - Napa Valley AVA -
Rutherford AVA
Climante: 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
)
Climante: 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
Climante: 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
Climantes: Moderate, 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 -
Missouri
Climante: 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
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
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
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
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Ozark Highlands AVA
United States -
Oregon
Climante: 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 Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Climante: 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 Grigio
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Climante: Moderate
• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)
• White - Chardonnay
• White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)
• White - Riesling
• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
• Still - White - Chardonnay
• Still - White - Pinot Grigio
• Still - White - Riesling
Region Name
Region Climates & Notes
Grapes Grown
Wines Made
Argentina
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map
)
Mendoza
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map
)
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
Chile
Casablanca Valley GI
Central Valley GI
Colchagua Valley PDO
Maipo Valley PDO
Alto Maipo
Central Maipo
Pacific Maipo
France
Alsace AOC
Beaujolais AOC
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map
)
Fieurie AOC
Morgon AOC
Bordeaux AOC
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map
)
Left Bank
Graves AOC
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Haut-Médoc AOC
Margaux AOC
Pauillac AOC
Saint-Julien AOC
Sauternes AOC
Right Bank
Pomerol AOC
Saint-Émilion AOC
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
(
map
)
Chablis / Côte d'Auxerre AOC
Grand Cru
Côte Chalonnaise AOC
Cote d'Or AOC
Côte de Beaune AOC
Beaune AOC (Village)
Meurasult AOC
Pommard AOC (Village)
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
Côte de Nuits AOC
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC (Village)
Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC (Village)
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Champagne AOC
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map
)
Cotes de Provence AOC
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map
)
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Minervois AOC
Loire Valley
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map
)
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Sancerre AOC
Touraine AOC
Vouvray AOC
Rhône Valley
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map
)
North Rhône
Condrieu AOC
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Hermitage AOC
Southern Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Germany
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map
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Mosel PGI
Nahe Valley PGI
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map
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Pfaiz / Palatinate PGI
Rheingau PGI
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map
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Hungry
Buuk GI
Eger GI
Mátra GI
Tokaj GI
Italy
Abruzzo Region
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Campania Region
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Marche Region
Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT
Asti DOCG
Barbaresco DOCG
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Barolo DOCG
Gavi DOCG
Puglia Region
Sicily
Tuscany Region
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Chianti DOCG
Chianti Classicico DOCG
Veneto Region / IGT
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
Prosecco DOC
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Soave DOC
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Soave DOC Classico
Valpolicella DOC
Valpolicella DOC Classico
New Zealand
North Island
Hawke's Bay GI
Martinborough GI
South Island
Central Otago GI
Marlborough GI
Portugal
Port
Rías Baixas DO
South Africa
Western Cape
Constanitia Ward
Elgin Ward
Stallenbosch District
Walker Bay District
Spain
Catalunya
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Montilla-Moriles DOP
Navarra DOP
Priorat DOQ
Rías Baixas DO
Ribera del Duero DOP
Rioja DOCa
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
United States
California
Los Carneros AVA
Napa Valley AVA
Calistoga AVA
Oakville AVA
Rutherford AVA
Paso Robles AVA
Sanoma GI
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map
)
Alexander Valley AVA
Russian River Valley AVA
Santa Barbara County GI
Colorado
Grand Valley AVA
West Elks AVA
Missouri
Augusta AVA
Loess Hills District AVA
Ozark Mountain AVA
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map
)
Arkansas Mountain AVA
Altus AVA
Hermann AVA
(
map
)
Ozark Highlands AVA
Oregon
Southern Oregon AVA
Willamette Valley AVA
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Barbera Grape
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Cabernet Franc Grape
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien 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
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 AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Haut-Médoc AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien AOC
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Ripens reliably.
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
United States -
California
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 Grape
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 -
Saint-Julien AOC
Cinsaut Grape
Corvina Grape
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: Grapes often have more sugar than can be fermented by the yeast.
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valpolicella DOC
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Valpolicella DOC Classico
Couderc Noir Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
Gamay Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France -
Beaujolais AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Fieurie AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Morgon AOC
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 -
Cotes de Provence AOC
Notes: Used to make dry, pale colored roses.
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Used to make red and rose wine.
France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP -
Minervois AOC
Notes: Used to make reds with red fruit flavors.
France - Rhône Valley -
Southern Rhône
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Spain -
Navarra DOP
Notes: Used to make dry roses.
Spain -
Priorat DOQ
Notes: Old vines produce powerful, full body wines with low yeilds.
Spain -
Rioja DOCa
Notes: Used to make dry roses.
Spain -
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
Malbec Grape
Argentina
Notes: Widely grown in Argentina
Argentina -
Mendoza
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien AOC
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
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
Chile -
Central Valley GI
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC -
Right Bank
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Pomerol AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank -
Saint-Émilion AOC
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
New Zealand - North Island -
Hawke's Bay GI
South Africa - Western Cape -
Stallenbosch District
United States -
California
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
United States - California -
Sanoma GI
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Montepulciano Grape
Italy - Abruzzo Region -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Mourvèdre Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Nebbiolo Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barbaresco DOCG
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Nero d'Avola Grape
Italy -
Sicily
Norton Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Petit Verdot Grape
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien 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
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
France -
Champagne AOC
Notes: Used for making sparkling wine.
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
United States -
California
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).
Sangiovese (Chianti) Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Italy - Tuscany Region -
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Italy - Tuscany Region -
Chianti DOCG
Italy - Tuscany Region - Chianti DOCG -
Chianti Classicico DOCG
Notes: Long ripening season.
Saperavi Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Borossa Valley GI
Sezão / Souzão Grape
Portugal -
Port
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 -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP -
Minervois AOC
France - Rhône Valley -
North Rhône
Notes: Difficult to harvest.
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Notes: This region is as far north as Syrah will ripen.
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Tempranillo Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Spain -
Catalunya
Spain -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Spain -
Rioja DOCa
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Tibouren Grape
Tinta Cão Grape
Portugal
Trollinger Grape
Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape
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
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Albarino Grape
Portugal -
Rías Baixas DO
Spain -
Rías Baixas DO
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
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 - Cote d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC -
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
France -
Champagne AOC
Notes: Used for making sparkling wine.
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
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
United States -
California
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
France - Loire Valley -
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 -
Cotes de Provence AOC
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
France -
Rhône Valley
Cortese Grape
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Gavi DOCG
Fiano Grape
Italy - Campania Region -
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Furmint Grape
Hungry -
Tokaj GI
Notes: High acidity, susceptible to botrytis.
Garganega Grape
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Notes: Grapes dried via appassimento.
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Soave DOC Classico
Gewurztraminer Grape
France -
Alsace AOC
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Glera (Prosecco) Grape
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Prosecco DOC
Grenache Blanc Grape
France -
Rhône Valley
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Spain
Kerner Grape
Moscato (Muscat) Grape
France -
Alsace AOC
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Asti DOCG
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Palomino Grape
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Pedro Ximénez Grape
Spain -
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Spain -
Montilla-Moriles DOP
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
France -
Alsace AOC
Notes: Typically picked later.
Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
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
France -
Alsace AOC
Notes: Some vendanges tardives grapes.
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Germany -
Nahe Valley PGI
Germany -
Pfaiz / Palatinate PGI
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Roussanne Grape
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône -
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Sauvignon Blanc Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Australia - South Western Australia -
Margaret River GI
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Chile -
Central Valley GI
Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO -
Pacific Maipo
France -
Bordeaux AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Graves AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Sauternes AOC
Notes: Blended with Semillon to make Sauternes wine
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Grown in the cooler high lands.
France -
Loire Valley
France - Loire Valley -
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
France - Loire Valley -
Sancerre AOC
France - Loire Valley -
Touraine AOC
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
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Grown in the cooler areas and may be harvested early.
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 - Left Bank -
Graves AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Sauternes AOC
Notes: Blended with Sauvignon Blanc to make Sauternes wine
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
Seyval Blanc Grape
United States - Missouri -
Augusta AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Torrontés Grape
Traminette Grape
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA -
Hermann AVA
Verdelho Grape
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Hunter Valley GI
Verdicchio Grape
Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
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 - North Rhône -
Condrieu AOC
Notes: The only grape grown in this region
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Cherry
Grape Name
Region(s) Grown
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Chardonnay Wine
Grenache Blanc Wine
Kerner Wine
Muscat Wine
Other type of Orange Wine
Pinot Gris Wine
Roussanne Wine
Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Barbaresco (Nebbiolo) Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barbaresco DOCG
Notes: Full body, pronounced flavors. High tannin and acidity. Long aging
potential.
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barolo DOCG
Notes: Full body, pronounced flavors. High tannin and acidity. Less aging
potential.
Barbera Wine
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Notes: Low tannins. To be drunk young. Red fruit and sometimes black pepper
flavors.
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. Should be lightly
chilled.
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Fieurie AOC
France - Beaujolais AOC -
Morgon AOC
Bourdeaux Wine
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien AOC
Burgundy Wine
Cabernet Franc Wine
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.
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 AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Haut-Médoc AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Margaux AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC -
Pauillac AOC
Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Saint-Julien AOC
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Both single variety and blended with Merlot et al.
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 -
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 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 - Tuscany Region -
Brunello di Montaicino DOCG
Notes: Powerful, full body with high tannin and acidity. Heavily oaked. Long
aging potential.
Italy - Tuscany Region -
Chianti DOCG
Notes: Varied quality. Simple, inexpensive, not intended for aging.
Italy - Tuscany Region - Chianti DOCG -
Chianti Classicico DOCG
Notes: Medium body with pronounced red fruit aromas and dried herb notes. Often
oaked to soften tannins.
Cotes de Rhone Wine
Gamay 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 -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP -
Minervois AOC
Notes: Red fruit flavors. Often blended with Syrah and local grapes.
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.
Spain -
Priorat DOQ
Notes: Full Body, Long aging potential. Typically blends with other grapes.
Dried fruit flavors.
Spain -
Sierra de Gredos Mountains
Malbec Wine
Argentina
Argentina -
Mendoza
Notes: Maturation in new oak.
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
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.
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 -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Sometimes single variety, sometimes blended. Typically labelled Pays
d'Oc IGP.
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 -
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
Montepulaciano Wine
Italy - Abruzzo Region -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Notes: Medium acidity, high tannin with black fruit flavors (black plum, black
cherry). Mostly high-volume brands meant for early drinking.
Nero d'Avola Wine
Italy -
Sicily
Norton Wine
Other type of Still Red 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.
Chile -
Casablanca Valley GI
Notes: Red fruit flavors and somteimes herbal notes. Usually expensive.
France -
Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC -
Côte de Nuits AOC
Notes: Medium body, low tannins, high acidity, fresh red-fruit flavors.
Typcially meant to be drunk young.
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 -
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
Red Blend Wine
Rioja Wine
Spain -
Catalunya
Notes: Produces high-volume wine. Some simple, some powerful and oak aged.
Sometimes blended.
Spain -
Ribera del Duero DOP
Notes: Very full bodied with fresh black fruit flavors.
Spain -
Rioja DOCa
Notes: Commonly blended. When blended with Grenache, drink young.
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Saperavi Wine
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 flavors. Can age.
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Often blended with other grapes. Single varietals sold as Pays d'Oc IGP.
France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP -
Minervois AOC
Notes: Often blended with other grapes.
France - Rhône Valley -
North Rhône
Notes: These can be expensive due to the difficulties in harvesting.
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Côte-Rôtie AOC
Notes: Complex and peppery. Long aging potential.
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Notes: Less intense and complex.
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Hermitage AOC
Notes: Intense and complex.
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
Tempranillo Wine
Valpolicella (Corvina) Wine
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Amarona della Valpolicella DOCG
Notes: 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 - Veneto Region / IGT -
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Valpolicella DOC
Notes: Light body with simple, fruity flavors. Rarely uses new oak.
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Valpolicella DOC -
Valpolicella DOC Classico
Notes: More body and complexity
Zinfandel Wine
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
Cava Wine
Champagne Wine
Grenache / Grenacha Wine
France -
Cotes de Provence AOC
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Spain -
Navarra DOP
Spain -
Rioja DOCa
Mourvèdre Wine
Other type of Sparkling Rosé Wine
Other type of Still Rosé Wine
Rose Blend Wine
White Zinfandel Wine
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
Albarino Wine
Portugal -
Rías Baixas DO
Notes: Sometimes a bit of lees contact.
Spain -
Rías Baixas DO
Asti (Moscato) Wine
Italy - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Asti DOCG
Bourdeaux Blanc Wine
Burgundy Wine
Cava Wine
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.
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: Dry, light-to-medium body, high acidity. Apple, lemon and wet stone. Oak
flavors less common.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC -
Côte de Beaune AOC
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Meurasult AOC
Notes: High complexity and medium body. Oaked with lees.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Cote d'Or AOC - Côte de Beaune AOC -
Pulligny-Montrachet AOC
Notes: High complexity and medium body. Oaked with lees.
France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC -
Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC
Notes: Typically unoaked. 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 -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: High volume brands using oak chips/staves. Ripe, fruity flavors of
peach, pineapple, and banana.
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 -
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
France - Loire Valley -
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 - Campania Region -
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Notes: To be drunk young. 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 - Piedmont (Piemonte) Region / IGT -
Gavi DOCG
Notes: Light body, high acidity. Florial (orange blossom), green fruit (apple,
pear), and citrus (lemon) flavors. To be drunk young.
Gewurztraminer Wine
France -
Alsace AOC
Notes: High quality wines, espeically the Grand Crus.
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
Other type of Sparkling White Wine
Other type of Still White Wine
Pinot Grigio Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France -
Alsace AOC
Notes: Dry-to-medium sweetness. Medium-to-full body. Peach and mango flavors.
Italy -
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Notes: More complex and fuller bodied.
Italy -
Veneto Region / IGT
Notes: Simple, unoaked, light body, short finish. Inexpensive, high-volume
brands.
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Southern Oregon AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Pinot Gris Wine
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Adelaide Hills GI
Port Wine
Prosecco Wine
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
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Eden Valley GI
Australia - South Eastern Australia -
Yarra Valley GI
France -
Alsace AOC
Notes: Dry and medium bodied with high acid. Pronouned aromas and flavors of
citrus and stone fruits.
Germany -
Mosel PGI
Notes: Lighter in body with medium sweetness which balances high acidity.
Germany -
Nahe Valley PGI
Germany -
Pfaiz / Palatinate PGI
Notes: Typically dry and medium bodied.
Germany -
Rheingau PGI
Notes: Typically dryer and more body than other German Rieslings.
United States - Colorado -
Grand Valley AVA
United States - Colorado -
West Elks AVA
United States - Oregon -
Willamette Valley AVA
Sancerre Wine
Sauternes Wine
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank -
Sauternes AOC
Notes: 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.
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 AOC
Notes: More concentrated and complex. Often blended with Semillon and oaked.
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
Notes: More concentrated and complex. Often blended with Semillon and oaked.
France -
Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
Notes: Dry, high acidity, tropical fruit and grass flavors.
France -
Loire Valley
France - Loire Valley -
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Notes: High acidity with green fruit (apple) and herbaceous (grass, asparagus)
aromas. Sometimes wet stone.
France - Loire Valley -
Sancerre AOC
Notes: High acidity with green fruit (apple) and herbaceous (grass, asparagus)
aromas. Sometimes wet stone.
France - Loire Valley -
Touraine AOC
Notes: Typically fruity and inexpensive.
New Zealand - South Island -
Marlborough GI
Notes: Made from grapes of varying ripeness blended. Fruit (grapefuit, 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.
United States - California -
Napa Valley AVA
Notes: Sometimes oaked.
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 AOC
France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC -
Pessac-Léognan AOC
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
Soave (Garganega) Wine
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT -
Soave DOC
Notes: Typically unoaked. To be drunk while young.
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Notes: Sweet wines made by appassimento.
Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Soave DOC -
Soave DOC Classico
Notes: Can have flavors of almonds and honey.
Tokaji Aszú Wine
Torrontés Wine
Verdelho Wine
Verdicchio Wine
Italy - Marche Region -
Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi DOC
Notes: Outstanding examples can have flavors of honey and nuts.
Vidal Blanc Wine
Viognier Wine
France - Rhône Valley - North Rhône -
Condrieu AOC
Notes: Delicate floral aromas and light flavors from oak.
White Blend Wine
Wine Name
Region(s) Made
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