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Region Name	Region Climates & Notes	Grapes Grown	Wines Made
Argentina (map)	Climate: Warm	• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Petit Verdot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Pedro Giménez • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon • White - Torrontés • White - Viognier	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Tempranillo • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pedro Giménez • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - Cuyo GI		• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Tempranillo • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province	Usually labeled "La Rioja Argentina". Produces large volumes of grapes. Valley is irrigated.	• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province - Famatina Valley	Large volumes of grapes are grown on the valley floor.
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province (map)	Climate: Warm Continental Very sunny and at elevation so cool nights. The dominate wine making region in Argentina. Most vineyards are planted in desert conditions. Protected by rain by the Andes Mountains and the Argentine Pampas	• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Tempranillo • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza	Long history of high-quality wines. Large range of elevations (2000-3600ft)	• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Tempranillo
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo Department	Elevation is 900m-1100m	• Red - Malbec	• Still - Red - Malbec
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department	Lower elevation. The eastern, lower areas mostly produce high-volume wines.	• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Tempranillo
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Eastern Mendoza	Generally high volume wines grown via irrigation from the Mendoza River.
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Northern Mendoza	Generally high volume wines grown via irrigation from the Mendoza River.
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Southern Mendoza	Slightly cooler, so lower altitude. Body and alcohol is a little lower and acid is higher.
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Southern Mendoza - San Rafael Departement	While at low elevation, it is so far south, it is quite cool
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley	Very high elevations: 900m-1500m. Cool nights help grapes retain acidity and fresh, fruit flavors.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Tempranillo • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley - Tupungato	Located in the west and at high elevation, it is especially cool	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province	Wines have lower acidity, less concentration, less nuance.	• Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Bonarda / Douce Noir • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - North Region GI		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province	Produces wines with amazing purity and concentration. High levels of tannins due to the intense sun; the high diurnal range retains acidity.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • White - Torrontés	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - White - Torrontés
Argentina - Patagonia GI	Elevation is 200m-250m, so the cooling influence is latitude. Strong desert winds provide challenges. Low rainfall, wide diurnal range, long daylight and cool nights give wines fresh fruit flavors and medium-to-high acidity. Shorter days and lower aspect, so a longer growing season is required.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Malbec • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Argentina - Patagonia GI - Neuquen Province
Argentina - Patagonia GI - Rio Negro Province
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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Marsanne • White - Moscato (Muscat) • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon • White - Verdelho	• Still - Red - Barbaresco (Nebbiolo) • Still - Red - Bourdeaux Style Blend • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Marsanne • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Semillon • Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Sparkling - Red - Sparkling Shiraz • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé • Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Marsanne • White - Moscato (Muscat) • 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 - Marsanne • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Semillon • Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé • Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales	Has a long history of wine making in Australia	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Semillon • White - Verdelho	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Semillon • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley	Climate: Warm Wines often made in inert vessels and bottled young. Good Canopy management needed to minimize rot.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Semillon • White - Verdelho	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Semillon
Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Riverina	Typically produces high-volume wines		• Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Red - Merlot • Red - Mourvèdre • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Saperavi • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Semillon • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills	Climate: Moderate Maritime Irrigation required.	• 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 • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI	Climate: Warm Mediterranean Known for its Shiraz. Wines labeled "Barossa Valley" can be made from grapes from either Barossa Valley or Eden Valley. Many bush vines, as well as trellised.	• 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 - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI	Climate: Warm Continental	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Riesling
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra	Climate: Moderate Maritime Red soil over limestone subsoil (terra rossa).	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - White - Chardonnay
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI	Climate: Moderate Mediterranean Just east of Barossa Valley	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling	• Still - White - Riesling
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI	Climate: Warm Maritime Many bush vines, as well as trellised.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Riverland	Typically produces high-volume wines
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Gamay • Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Red - Merlot • Red - Nebbiolo • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Sangiovese (Chianti) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Marsanne • White - Moscato (Muscat) • 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 - Marsanne • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé • Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong	Climate: Cool-to-Moderate Maritime	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Goulburn Valley	Climate: Warm Known for its Marsanne	• Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Marsanne	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Marsanne
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote	Climate: Moderate	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Sangiovese (Chianti) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Mornington Peninsula GI	Climate: Cool-to-Moderate Maritime Known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Home to many boutique estates.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Murray-Darling	Typically produces high-volume wines
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Rutherglen		• White - Moscato (Muscat)	• Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley	Climate: Cool-to-Moderate Maritime Varied altitudes and climates. Known for its Pinot Noirs	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Gamay • Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Red - Merlot • Red - Nebbiolo • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Sangiovese (Chianti) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • 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 • Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs
Australia - Tasmania	Climate: Cool Maritime Subregions: Coal River Valley, Pipers River, Tamar Valley	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Blancs • Sparkling - White - Blanc de Noirs
Australia - Western Australia		• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Petit Verdot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux Style Blend • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern	Climate: Moderate Mediterranean	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Riesling
Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River	Climate: Warm Mediterranean Consistently high-quality wines.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Petit Verdot • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux Style Blend • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Other type of Still White • 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
Canada	Climate: Cool Continental	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux • Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Ice Wine / Eiswein • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Vidal Blanc
Canada - British Columbia Region	There are five VQAs in this region	• Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc	• Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Ice Wine / Eiswein • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Vidal Blanc
Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA	Climate: Cool Continental Lies in the rain shadow between the Canadian Rockies to the east and the Coast Mountains to the west. It is semi-desert with little rainfall. Day lengths during the growing season are very long. Large glacial lakes moderate temperatures and extend the growing season similar to the Finger Lakes AVA in New York.	• Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc	• Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Ice Wine / Eiswein • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Vidal Blanc
Canada - Ontario Region	Lake Ontario moderates the temperatures greatly. In the spring, it coolness delays budburst and minimizes frost. In the fall, its warmth extends the growing season.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux • Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Ice Wine / Eiswein • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Vidal Blanc
Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA	Climate: Cool Continental Located on the southwest corner of Lake Ontario.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux • Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Ice Wine / Eiswein • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Vidal Blanc
Region Name	Region Climates & Notes	Grapes Grown	Wines Made
Chile	Climate: Warm Mediterranean Generally a dry, sunny growing season. El Niño and La Niña have real effects on wine regions. Most of the regions are sandwiched between coastal mountains and the Andes and get cooling effects from both. Costa: from the coastal areas Entre Cordilleras: between the coastal mountains and Andes Andes: from the foothills	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Red Blend • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - White Blend
Chile - Acongagua Region DO		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley	Steep hillsides along a narrow valley. Cooled by both the Pacific and the Andes. Mostly grown on the valley floor (high-volume wine), but moving up the hillsides where the soil is poorer to soften tannins and higher quality wines.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Syrah / Shiraz	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI	Climate: Moderate Varied areas with varied soils. Lies between the coastal mountains and the Pacific, so is noticeable cooler with morning fogs and afternoon winds.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley	Varied areas with varied soils. Lies between the coastal mountains and the Pacific, so is noticeable cooler with morning fogs and afternoon winds.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley - Leyda Valley		• White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley DO	Climate: Warm Warm and dry. At altitude, but flat. A large north-south valley south of Santiago. Produces the majority of inexpensive Chilean wines	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Red Blend • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - White Blend
Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley	Warm; no ocean influences. On the south end of Central Valley. Fertile soils produce high-volume, inexpensive wines	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Red Blend • Still - White - White Blend
Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley	Climate: Warm Warm, sunny, and dry. At altitude. Very little coastal influence. Premium vineyards are in the Andes foothills and cooled by mountain breezes.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - 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 DO - Maipo Valley - Central Maipo	Climate: Warm	• Red - Carménère	• Still - Red - Carménère
Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Pacific Maipo	Climate: Warm One of the oldest winemaking areas in Chile	• White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley	On the south end of Central Valley; slightly cooler. Fertile soils produce high-volume, inexpensive wines	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • White - Chardonnay • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Red Blend • Still - White - White Blend
Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Syrah / Shiraz	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley	Warm; cut off from ocean breezes.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Syrah / Shiraz	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley	Climate: Warm Warm and dry. At altitude; receives some ocean influence. As the region has expanded, vineyards are being planted on the slopes now.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carménère • Red - Syrah / Shiraz	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Carménère • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
Chile - Coquimbo Region DO (map)	Climate: Cool Continental Far north and borders the Atacama Desert. Vineyards are small. There is brilliant sunshine and cooling effects from sea breezes and the mountains. Irrigation is essential, but difficult and expensive.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Choapa Valley
Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley		• Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley		• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay
Chile - Southern Region DO	Climate: Moderate Mediterranean Cooler and wetter	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Riesling
Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley	Wines generally are higher acidity with fresh fruit characteristics	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Riesling
Chile - Southern Region DO - Itata Valley	Wine largely sold to the local market. However, there are some old bush vines starting to be used.	• White - Muscat of Alexandria
Chile - Southern Region DO - Malleco Valley	Even cooler and wetter. Smallest region without much development.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
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 - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Cabernet Franc • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Sparkling - White - Champagne • Sparkling - White - Crémant • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - White - Saumur • Sparkling - White - Vouvray • Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
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 • Sparkling - White - Crémant
France - Beaujolais AOC (map)	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 (map)	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 (map)	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 (map)	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 • Sparkling - White - Crémant
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 - 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 (map)	Climate: Cool Continental Chalky soil with excellent drainage.	• Red - Pinot Meunier • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France - Champagne AOC - Côte de Sézanne		• White - Chardonnay	• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France - Champagne AOC - Côte des Blancs		• White - Chardonnay	• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France - Champagne AOC - Côtes des Bar		• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)	• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France - Champagne AOC - Montagne de Reims		• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)	• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France - Champagne AOC - Vallée de la Marne		• Red - Pinot Meunier	• Sparkling - White - Champagne
France - Dordogne	Climate: Moderate Maritime Less moderating maritime influence.	• White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon
France - Dordogne - Bergerac AOC (map)	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 (map)	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 - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Cabernet Franc • Sparkling - White - Crémant • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - White - Saumur • Sparkling - White - Vouvray
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur	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 - Rosé Cabernet Franc • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - White - Saumur
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Anjou AOC		• White - Chenin Blanc	• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - 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-Saumur - Saumur AOC	Known of it's sparkling win	• White - Chenin Blanc	• Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - White - Saumur
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Saumur-Champigny AOC		• Red - Cabernet Franc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc
France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - 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 • Sparkling - White - Vouvray
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 • Sparkling - White - Vouvray
France - Madiran AOC	Climate: Continental	• Red - Tannat	• Still - Red - Tannat
France - Rhône Valley (map)	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 - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
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 - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Beaumes de Venise AOC		• White - Moscato (Muscat)	• Fortified - White - Fortified Muscat
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 - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Tavel AOC	Rose wines only via short maceration method.	• Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo • Red - Grenache / Grenacha	• Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
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 - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
France - Southern France - Bandol AOC	Climate: Warm Mediterranean	• Red - Mourvèdre	• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red
France - Southern France - Cotes de Provence AOC (map)	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 - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
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 - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
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 (map)	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 • Sparkling - White - Sekt
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 (map)	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 (map)	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 - Rosé Agiorgitiko
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 - Rosé Agiorgitiko
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 - Prosecco DOC - Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG	Produces outstanding Prosecco. Steep limestone hills. "Cartizze" and "Rive" indicate exceptional vineyard sites.	• 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		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux Style Blend • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
New Zealand - North Island	Climate: Moderate Maritime Vine and canopy management is needed to keep the vines from getting overgrown.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux Style Blend • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand - North Island - Auckland GI		• Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay
New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI	With Fertile plains and lots of rain, grapes tend to be over ripe and have less concentration. Hillside vineyards tend to produce better wines.	• White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)	• Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Pinot Grigio
New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI	Plentiful rainfall. Subregion: Gimblett Gravels (soil is similar to Bordeaux)	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux Style Blend • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay
New Zealand - North Island - Martinborough / Wairarapa GI		• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero)	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir
New Zealand - South Island	Climate: Cool Maritime Much of the soil drains well, but flat lands can be overly fertile.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI	Subregions: Christchurch, Waipara Valley	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI	Climate: Cool Continental Covers many different aspects, soils, and altitudes. Frost damage is a risk in the spring and autumn. The intense sunlight leads to more developed aromas and higher alcohol levels.	• 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
New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI	Known for its Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noir.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Awatere		• White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Wairau Valley	Irregular valley with many side valleys giving many options and aspects.	• White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI	Climate: Cool Maritime	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Pinot Grigio • 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 / Tinta Roriz • Red - Tinta Barroca • Red - Tinta Cão • Red - Touriga Francesa • 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 - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • 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 / Tinta Roriz • 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 (map)	Climate: Warm Mediterranean Mountainous. Cold wet winters and warm dry summers. High daily diurnal range.	• Red - Alfrocheiro Preto • Red - Mencía • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • 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 Port wines. Stretches form the Marao Mountains (higher elevation) to the border of Spain. Steep slopes; challenging to manage. Grapes in this region are boated down the Douro River to its mouth at the Atlantic. There they are either made into Port wine in Porto on the north bank or Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank.	• Red - Sezão / Souzão • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • Red - Tinta Barroca • Red - Tinta Cão • Red - Touriga Francesa • Red - Touriga Nacional	• Still - Red - Other type of Still Red • Still - Red - Touriga Nacional • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - Red - Port • Fortified - White - Port
Portugal - Douro DOC (Port) - Baixo Corgo	Closest to ocean, fresh and fruity wines. Vineyards are planted on the tall, very steep slopes of the rivers. Some vineyards are on north facing slopes to reduce direct sunlight. Narrow terraces are called socalocs.
Portugal - Douro DOC (Port) - Cima Corgo	Best vineyards and wines. Vineyards are planted on the tall, very steep slopes of the rivers. Some vineyards are on north facing slopes to reduce direct sunlight. Narrow terraces are called socalocs.
Portugal - Douro DOC (Port) - Douro Superior	Closest to Spain.
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 Also grows Marianne and Roussanne grapes. Benguela Current flows past on its way north.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Pinotage • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard • White - Grenache Blanc • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Viognier	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Cape Blend • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Pinotage • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Cape Blend • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Sparkling - White - Cap Classique • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region	Climate: Warm-to-Hot Continental	• Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District	Slightly cooler than Worcester due to winds from the south east. Produces mostly high-volume brands. That said, some of the best known estates for high quality wines are here in areas with poor soils.	• Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Worcester District	Hot and dry and requires irrigation. On the western end of the valley and has fertile soils. Mostly high-volume grapes, but also distilled brandy.	• White - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard	• Still - White - Chenin Blanc
South Africa - Cape South Coast Region	Climate: Cool-to-Moderate Maritime Heavily influenced by the coast and Cape Doctor.	• Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District		• Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward		• Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District	Climate: Moderate Cooled by altitude.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District	Known for good quality Chardannay	• Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s)		• Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region	Climate: Moderate-to-Warm Maritime Situated around Cape Town and Table Mountain. Highly diverse soil, aspect, and altitude.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinotage • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Cape Blend • Still - Red - Pinotage • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Cape Blend • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward	Climate: Moderate Cooled by sea breezes. Has the oldest vineyards in the Cape. Lies on the eastern flanks of Table Mountain and are cooled by the “Cape Doctor” (ocean winds blowing over Table Mountain)	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Other type of Still White • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Durbanville Ward	Located in the hills north of Cape Town and cooled by sea breezes from Cape Point.	• White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Darling District	Gets cooling sea breezes.	• White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District	Climate: Warm Continental Mountainous terrain offers diverse aspect, altitude, and soil.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Pinotage • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinotage • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District	Mountainous. Sufficient winter rain fall and summers aren’t too hot due to winds from False Bay. Very diverse soil, aspect, and altitude.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Bourdeaux • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Cape Blend • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Chenin Blanc • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District	Historically made inexpensive, high-volume wine, but is gaining reputation for being innovative.	• Red - Pinotage • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chenin Blanc	• Still - Red - Cape Blend • Still - Red - Pinotage • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Cape Blend • 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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Airén • White - Albariño • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Grenache Blanc • White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Palomino • White - Parellada • White - Pedro Ximénez (PX) • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Verdejo • White - Viura / Macabeo • White - Xarel·lo	• 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 - Rioja Blanc • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - White - Verdejo • Still - White - White Blend • Still - Rosé - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Blend • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Sparkling - White - Cava • Sparkling - Rosé - Rosé Cava • Fortified - White - Other Type of White Fortified • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • 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 / Tinta Roriz • 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 / Tinta Roriz • 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 / Tinta Roriz • 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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Parellada • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Viura / Macabeo • White - Xarel·lo	• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Still - Red - Red Blend • Still - Red - Rioja • Still - White - White Blend • Still - Rosé - Rosé Blend • Sparkling - White - Cava • Sparkling - Rosé - 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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Sparkling - White - Cava • Sparkling - Rosé - 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 / Tinta Roriz • 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 - Other type of Still Rosé • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
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 / Tinta Roriz	• Still - Red - Rioja • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha
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 / Tinta Roriz	• 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: Hot Mediterranean Known for its Sherry wine. Chalky soil retains water well.	• White - Muscat of Alexandria • White - Palomino • White - Pedro Ximénez (PX)	• Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry • Fortified - White - Sherry
Spain - Montilla-Moriles DOP		• White - Pedro Ximénez (PX)
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 - Muscat of Alexandria	• Still - Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre • Sparkling - White - Cava • Fortified - White - Other Type of White Fortified
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 - Muscat of Alexandria	• Still - Red - Monastrell / Mourvèdre • Sparkling - White - Cava • Fortified - White - Other Type of White Fortified
Spain - Upper Ebro Region		• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo • Red - Graciano • Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Red - Merlot • Red - Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Viura / Macabeo	• Still - Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Still - Red - Red Blend • Still - Red - Rioja • Still - White - Rioja Blanc • Still - White - White Blend • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Sparkling - White - Cava
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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Viura / Macabeo	• Still - Red - Rioja • Still - White - White Blend • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Sparkling - White - Cava
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 / Tinta Roriz • White - Viura / Macabeo	• Still - Red - Rioja • Still - White - Rioja Blanc • Still - Rosé - Rosé Grenache / Grenacha • Sparkling - White - Cava
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 / Tinta Roriz	• 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 / Tinta Roriz	• 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 / Tinta Roriz	• 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 - Barbera • Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Catawba • Red - Couderc Noir • Red - Grenache / Grenacha • Red - Malbec • Red - Merlot • Red - Norton / Cynthiana • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Sangiovese (Chianti) • Red - St. Vincent • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Albariño • White - Chambourcin • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard • 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 / Cynthiana • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • 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 • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California	Climate: Moderate-to-Warm	• Red - Barbera • Red - Cabernet Franc • 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 - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling • White - Roussanne • White - Sauvignon Blanc • White - Semillon • White - Viognier	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • 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 - Red - Zinfandel • 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 • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California - Central Coast AVA	Notably warmer than the North Coast areas	• 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 - 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 - Red - Zinfandel • 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	Cool breezes from Monterey Bay are funneled south down the valley.	• 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 - Monterey AVA	The Salinas Valley is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean from the south to the north.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA - Santa Lucia Highlands AVA	Nearest to Monterey Bay, so gets the coolest effects of it.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County	Located in the southern region of the Central Coast region. Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes blowing east between mountain ranges.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA	Hot and sunny with deep, fertile soil. Typically high volume brands. The west is cooled by maritime breezes. The east is hot.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County	Climate: Moderate-to-Warm Located in the southern region of the Central Coast region. Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes blowing east between two east-west situated mountain ranges.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Valley AVA	Fog in low lying areas is common, slowing ripening and concentrating flavors.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA	Slightly warmer and less impacted by the Pacific	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz)
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Sta. Rita Hills AVA	Far to the west, it's much cooler and strongly influenced by the ocean.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA	Climate: Moderate On the north end of the Central Coast it includes many hillside vineyards on infertile soils. Cooled by the Ocean as well as elevation.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - Central Valley	Climate: Hot Mediterranean This is a huge valley that runs north-south between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the coastal ranges. Mostly hot and dry; irrigation is widely practiced. Largely produces high-volume wines simply labeled "California".	• Red - Barbera • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA	Mostly hot and dry; irrigation is widely practiced. Breezes from the Sacramento Delta cools the region slightly and occasionally brings some fog. Largely produces high-volume wines simply labeled "California". Also grows some Portuguese grapes.	• Red - Barbera • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay • White - Chenin Blanc • White - Colombard	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California - North Coast AVA		• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Riesling • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Riesling • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County	Located north of Sanoma County, it is large and diverse	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Riesling • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA	Larger with warmer and dryer conditions. Protected by the coastal hills up to 900m.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Riesling • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley AVA	Climate: Cool	• White - Chardonnay • White - Gewurztraminer • White - Riesling	• Still - White - Gewurztraminer • Still - White - Riesling • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA	Climate: Warm A valley formed by the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Vaca Mountains on the east. Sunny with a long growing season. The southern part of the Valley is cooled by cool air and morning fog from the San Pablo Bay.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA	Located on the eastern slope of the valley facing west. While it is cooled by altitude, it tends to be warmer due to the afternoon sun. Wines tend to have higher tannins and less richness than those from the valley floor.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA	Climate: Warm On the north end of the valley, it is very warm here; almost no influence from the San Pablo Bay, though cool air from the Chalk Gap can provide some relief.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA	Located on the western slope of the valley facing east. Cooled slightly by altitude. Wines tend to have higher tannins and less richness than those from the valley floor.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA	Located on the eastern slope of the valley facing west. While it is cooled by altitude, it tends to be warmer due to the afternoon sun. Wines tend to have higher tannins and less richness than those from the valley floor.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA	Climate: Cool On the southern extent of the valley and extends into Sanoma County. It gets the best cooling influences from the San Pablo Bay	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA	Located on the western slope of the valley facing east. Cooled slightly by altitude. Wines tend to have higher tannins and less richness than those from the valley floor.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA	Climate: Warm Located in the mid-southern area of Napa Valley, it's slightly warmer, but is still influenced by the San Pablo Bay. Well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA	Climate: Warm Located in the mid-southern area of Napa Valley, it's slightly warmer, but is still slightly influenced by the San Pablo Bay and has a dramatic diurnal range. Well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA	Located on the western slope of the valley facing east. Cooled slightly by altitude. Wines tend to have higher tannins and less richness than those from the valley floor.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Cabernet Franc • Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA	On the north end of the valley, it is very warm here; almost no influence from the San Pablo Bay, though cool air from the Chalk Gap can provide some relief.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA	Located in the mid-southern area of Napa Valley, it's slightly warmer, but is still influenced by the San Pablo Bay and has a dramatic diurnal range.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA	Located in the mid-southern area of Napa Valley, it's slightly warmer, but is still influenced by the San Pablo Bay and has a dramatic diurnal range.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • White - Chardonnay • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI (map)	Climate: Warm Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes	• 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 - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc • Still - Rosé - White Zinfandel • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Alexander Valley AVA	Climate: Moderate Warmer still.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA	Slightly warmer, but still gets a bit of cooling from San Pablo Bay. Planted densely on the hillsides and valley floor.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Sauvignon Blanc	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Zinfandel • Still - White - Sauvignon Blanc
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA	Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes and fog through the Petaluma Gap.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Sparkling - White - Other type of Sparkling White • Sparkling - Rosé - Other type of Sparkling Rosé
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Coast AVA	Climate: Cool Its climate is greatly influenced by the Pacific Ocean. Vineyards are on south-facing slopes to maximize ripening.	• Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay
United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Valley AVA	On the south end of Sanoma County, this valley runs parallel to Napa Valley and is cooled by San Pablo Bay as well.	• Red - Zinfandel / Primitivo • White - Chardonnay	• Still - Red - Zinfandel • 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 / Cynthiana • 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 / Cynthiana
United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA	First AVA in the US	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Couderc Noir • Red - Norton / Cynthiana • 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 / Cynthiana
United States - Missouri - Loess Hills District AVA
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA (map)		• Red - Norton / Cynthiana • Red - St. Vincent • White - Chambourcin • White - Seyval Blanc • White - Traminette • White - Vidal Blanc • White - Vignoles	• Still - Red - Chambourcin • Still - Red - Norton / Cynthiana
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 (map)		• Red - Norton / Cynthiana • Red - St. Vincent • White - Chambourcin • White - Seyval Blanc • White - Traminette • White - Vidal Blanc • White - Vignoles	• Still - Red - Chambourcin • Still - Red - Norton / Cynthiana
United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA - Ozark Highlands AVA
United States - New York (map)	Risks of early winter or spring frosts are high.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Catawba • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - St. Vincent • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc • White - Vignoles	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Riesling
United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA (map)	Deep, glacial lakes retain heat into November. In the spring, they coolness delays budburst and minimizes frost. Some of the lakes have their own AVA. Grows mostly American (Vitis Labrusca) grapes, but also some European (Vitis Vinifera) grapes. Due to the cooler climate, wines will be more aromatic and less ripe.	• Red - Cabernet Franc • Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Catawba • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - St. Vincent • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling • White - Vidal Blanc • White - Vignoles	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Riesling
United States - Oregon	Climate: Moderate The climate is largely influenced by the Pacific Ocean.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio) • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Pinot Gris • Still - White - Riesling
United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA	Climate: Moderate Maritime Contains many sub-AVAs. It is the warmest region, but has cooler areas on hillsides and in valleys.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Pinot Noir (Nero) • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Pinot Gris (Grigio)	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Pinot Noir • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Pinot Gris
United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA - Rogue Valley AVA
United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA - Umpqua Valley AVA
United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley AVA	Climate: Moderate Maritime Lies to the west of the Cascade Mountains near the Pacific Ocean. Similar climate to Burgundy. Mostly dry with long summer days and cool nights.	• 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 / Cynthiana	• Still - Red - Norton / Cynthiana
United States - Washington	Climate: Moderate	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Riesling
United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA (map)	Climate: Moderate Continental Lies east of the Cascade Mountains along the Columbia River and is in the rain shadow of them. Irrigation is necessary. Long summer daylight hours and cool nights to keep natural acidity. Somewhat similar to the Rhone climatewise. Though winter freeze is a risk.	• Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Red - Merlot • Red - Syrah / Shiraz • White - Chardonnay • White - Riesling	• Still - Red - Cabernet Sauvignon • Still - Red - Merlot • Still - Red - Syrah (Shiraz) • Still - White - Chardonnay • Still - White - Riesling
United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA - Walla Walla AVA	Extends down into northern Oregon
United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA - Yakima Valley AVA (map)
Region Name	Region Climates & Notes	Grapes Grown	Wines Made

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 United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA
Blaufränkisch Grape	Austria Notes: Highly regarded grape. Austria - Burgenland PDO
Bonarda / Douce Noir Grape	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Notes: Old vine Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province
Cabernet Franc Grape	Argentina Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Widely planted 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-Saumur France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Saumur-Champigny AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine - Bourgueil AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine - Chinon AOC United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA Notes: Grows well
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Notes: Widely planted Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Notes: Grows well here Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Notes: Grown in the warmest, driest areas Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Widely planted Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile Notes: Widely grown in Chile Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley Notes: Widely planted Chile - Central Valley DO Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Alto Maipo Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley Notes: Grown on the cooler, eastern end Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley 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 New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI Portugal - Bairrada DOC South Africa Notes: Widely planted South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Notes: Grown in warmer areas South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA Notes: Grown further north where its warmer United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA Notes: Grown in the eastern area United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA Notes: Produces the ripest, most full body wines. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA Notes: Grows very well here United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA Notes: Produces the ripest, most full body wines. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA Notes: Grows very well here United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA Notes: Grows very well here United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Alexander Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA Notes: rown on the valley floor mostly United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA United States - Washington - Columbia Valley 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 and has become its speciality Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley Chile - Central Valley DO Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Central Maipo Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley Notes: Grown on the valley floor Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley 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
Catawba Grape	United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA
Chambourcin Grape
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 - Victoria - Yarra Valley 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-Saumur 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 - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Notes: Old vines. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Notes: Some old vines Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley 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
Malbec Grape	Argentina Notes: Widely grown in Argentina Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo Department Notes: Old vines Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River 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 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	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Notes: Widely planted Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile - Central Valley DO Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley 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 New Zealand - North Island - Auckland GI New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI Portugal - Bairrada DOC South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) South Africa - Coastal Region - 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA Notes: Grown further north where its warmer United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA United States - Washington - Columbia Valley 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 - Southern 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 - Victoria - Yarra Valley 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 / Cynthiana 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	Argentina Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River 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. France - Champagne AOC - Vallée de la Marne
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley - Tupungato Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Mornington Peninsula GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Malleco Valley 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 - Champagne AOC - Côtes des Bar Notes: Lighter fruit flavors France - Champagne AOC - Montagne de Reims Notes: Lighter fruit flavors 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 red grape. Vibrant fruit, fine ripe tannins, soft texture. New Zealand - North Island - Martinborough / Wairarapa GI New Zealand - South Island Notes: Widely planted New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI Notes: Very widely grown New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) Spain - Catalunya Region - Penedès DOC United States - California United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA Notes: Widely grown United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA - Santa Lucia Highlands AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Valley AVA Notes: Premium grapes grown here United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Sta. Rita Hills AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI Notes: Grown in the cooler, west side of the area. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Coast AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA Notes: Grows well United States - Oregon United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley AVA Notes: Widely grown.
Pinotage Grape	South Africa Notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot (aka Cape Blend) South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District
Sagrantino Grape	Italy - Central Italy - Umbria Region - Orvieto DOC
Sangiovese (Chianti) Grape	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley 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
Saperavi Grape	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern 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 United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA
Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Notes: Grows well here Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Australia - South Eastern Australia Notes: Widely planted here. Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Notes: Widely planted Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Notes: Old vines produce low yields of consentrated fruit. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Notes: Some old vines Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Goulburn Valley Notes: Widely planted Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Notes: Grown in the warmest, driest areas Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Notes: Planted in the warmer vineyards Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley Notes: Grown on the cooler, eastern end Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley 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 New Zealand New Zealand - North Island - Auckland GI New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI Portugal - Alentejo DOC Portugal - Bairrada DOC South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Notes: Grown in warmer areas South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District Notes: Dry farmed (no irrigation) Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region - La Mancha DOP United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA Notes: Grown further north where its warmer United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA
Tannat Grape	France - Cahors AOC France - Madiran AOC
Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Notes: Old vine Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River 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
Teroldego Grape	Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region - Trentino DOC Notes: Grown mid-slope and valley floor
Tibouren Grape
Tinta Barroca Grape	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Tinta Cão Grape	Portugal Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Touriga Francesa Grape	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 - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA Notes: Some old vines United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA Notes: Old vines grown on the hillsides above the fog United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Valley AVA Notes: Some old vines
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
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	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia - South Eastern Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Notes: Widely planted Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Notes: Longer growing season produces flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and sometimes tropical fruit (pineapple, banana). Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Mornington Peninsula GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Notes: Longer growing season produces flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and sometimes tropical fruit (pineapple, banana). Australia - Tasmania Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Notes: Slow ripening Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Chile - Central Valley DO Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Malleco Valley 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 - Champagne AOC - Côte de Sézanne France - Champagne AOC - Côte des Blancs 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 - Auckland GI New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI Notes: Widely planted New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI Notes: Widely planted. New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI South Africa Notes: Often blended with other varieties such as Chenin Blanc. South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District Notes: Grown in cooler areas 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA Notes: Widely grown United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA - Santa Lucia Highlands AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Valley AVA Notes: Premium grapes grown here United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Sta. Rita Hills AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA Notes: Warmer climante produces full body with tropical fruit flavors along with (new) oak flavors. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI Notes: Cooler climante retains acidity and develop complex fruit flavors. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Coast AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Valley 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 - Columbia Valley AVA
Chenin Blanc Grape	Argentina Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River France - Loire Valley IGP France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur Notes: Used to make dry, sweet, and sparkeling wines. France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Anjou AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Coteaux du Layon AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Saumur AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Savennières AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine - Vouvray AOC Notes: The only grape grown in this region South Africa Notes: Most planted grape variety. Often blended with other varieties. Some are from old vines, too South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Worcester District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Notes: Coastaly planted south of Table Mountain South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District Notes: Old vines and “dry farmed” (no irrigation) United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA
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
Colombard Grape	South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Worcester District United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA
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	Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley France - Alsace (Alsatian) AOC Italy - Northern Italy - Trentino-Alto Adige Region - Alto Adige DOC New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI Spain - Catalunya Region - Penedès DOC United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA
Glera (Prosecco) Grape	Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Prosecco DOC Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Prosecco DOC - Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG
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 South Africa 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	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Goulburn Valley 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	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Rutherglen 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
Müller-Thurgau Grape	Austria Germany Germany - Baden IGP Germany - Pfalz / Palatinate PGI Germany - Rheinhessen IGP
Muscadelle Grape	France - Bordeaux AOC Notes: Grapey, floal flavor.
Muscat of Alexandria Grape	Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley Notes: Old vines Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Itata Valley South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP Notes: Only small amounts planted, used for sweet wines only Spain - The Levante Region - Valencia DO
Niagara Grape	United States
Palomino Grape	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Parellada Grape	Spain - Catalunya Region
Pedro Giménez Grape	Argentina Notes: Very widely planted
Pedro Ximénez (PX) Grape	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP Notes: Only small amounts planted, used for sweet wines only 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 - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Mornington Peninsula GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - 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 New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County 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 - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern 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 Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Widely planted Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley 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 New Zealand New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI Notes: Planted in the Wiapara Valley New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA Notes: Widely planted United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley AVA United States - Washington United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA
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
Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Notes: Widely planted Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Widely planted Austria Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Notes: Widely planted Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley - Leyda Valley Chile - Central Valley DO Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Pacific Maipo Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley 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 Notes: New Zealand's premier white grape. New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI Notes: Very widely planted. Picked at varying ripenesses. New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Awatere New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Wairau Valley New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Notes: Coastaly planted south of Table Mountain South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Durbanville Ward South Africa - Coastal Region - Darling District Notes: Old vines South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District Notes: Grown in cooler areas 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 - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA Notes: Grown in the cooler areas and may be harvested early. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA Notes: Grown on the valley floor mostly
Sauvignonasse / Friulano Grape	Italy - Northern Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Semillon Grape	Argentina Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Notes: Widely planted. Grapes harvested early so low suger and very high acid. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Notes: High acid, low sugar. Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River 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 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	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province Notes: Widely planted Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement
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 - New South Wales - Hunter Valley
Verdicchio Grape	Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region Italy - Central Italy - Marche Region - Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Notes: Widely planted.
Vidal Blanc Grape	Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA - Hermann AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA
Vignoles Grape	United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA United States - Missouri - Ozark Mountain AVA - Hermann AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA
Viognier Grape	Argentina 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 South Africa United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County
Viura / Macabeo Grape	Spain - Catalunya Region 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
Xarel·lo Grape	Spain - Catalunya Region
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
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 - Victoria - Yarra Valley 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-Saumur Notes: Fruity, early drinking wines. France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine Notes: Fruity, early drinking wines.
Blaufränkisch Wine	Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO
Bonarda / Douce Noir Wine	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province
Bourdeaux Wine	Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Bordeaux-style blends with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 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 South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District Notes: Complex and age worthy similar to Bordeaux styles.
Bourdeaux Style Blend Wine	Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Typically Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. New Zealand Notes: Generally Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI Notes: Often a blend of Cab. Sauv. and Merlot
Burgundy Wine	France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC - Mâcon / Mâconnais AOC Notes: Light and fruity. Drink early
Cabernet Franc Wine	Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Herbal notes France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank - Saint-Émilion AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - 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 - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province Notes: Full body, high alcohol, ripe black fruit flavors Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia Notes: Gernerally darker with fimer tannins and higher acidity Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra Notes: Usually high quality with long aging potential. Herbal (mint), blackcurrant and smoke/cedar. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Notes: Less body Australia - Tasmania Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern Notes: Deeply colored Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Typically blended with Merlot for high-quality wines. Ripe black fruit flavors with sublt oak. Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile Notes: Ripe black fruit flavors, often with herbaceious character. Simple to premium, full body examples Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley Notes: Rich, ripe fruit flavors. High alcohol, high tannins Chile - Central Valley DO Notes: Sometimes blended with Merlot or Carmenere. Herbal (mint) and green pepper with black fruit and oak. Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley Notes: Minty character Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Alto Maipo Notes: Bold and elegant. Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley Notes: Inexpensive, fruit forward wines Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley Notes: Inexpensive wines 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: Red and black fruit and herbaceous (green pepper) flavors South Africa South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Notes: Elegant United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA Notes: Typically high volume wines United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA Notes: Fuller body, softer tannins United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA Notes: Powerful wines with ripe black fruit flavors and high tannins. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA Notes: The main focus of the area. Full bodied United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA Notes: Premium wines. Though sold as Cabernet Sauvignons, they sometimes have small amounts of other grapes. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA Notes: Premium wines and are bold and powerful. Though sold as Cabernet Sauvignons, they sometimes have small amounts of other grapes. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA Notes: The main focus of the area. Full bodied United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA Notes: Renowned wines that are rich and structured. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA Notes: Renowned wines that are rich and structured. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County 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 - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Alexander Valley AVA Notes: High quality. Full body with soft texture United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes AVA United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA Notes: Elegant and age worthy
Cape Blend Wine	South Africa Notes: A blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District
Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo Wine
Carménère Wine	Chile Notes: Full body with high tannins. Black fruit. Can be herbaceous when not fully ripe Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley Chile - Central Valley DO Notes: Sometimes blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Often oaked. Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Central Maipo Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley Notes: Inexpensive, fruit forward wines Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley Notes: Inexpensive wines
Catawba Wine
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
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 - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Notes: Red fruit and spice flavors. Long aging potential. Sometimes blended with Shiraz. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Notes: Red fruit and spice flavors. Long aging potential. Sometimes blended with Shiraz. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley 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
Malbec Wine	Argentina Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province Notes: Maturation in new oak. Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo Department Notes: Widely regraded Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province Notes: Full body, high alcohol, ripe black fruit flavors Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement Argentina - Patagonia GI United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County 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	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia Notes: Typically only found in blends Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Typically blended with Cabernet Sauvignon for high-quality wines. Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Notes: Tannis are more developed. Fuller body Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile - Central Valley DO 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 - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA Notes: Typically high volume wines United States - California - North Coast AVA - 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 - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County 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 United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA Notes: Fully body with flavors of plum
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 / Cynthiana 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	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley - Tupungato Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Notes: Earthy aromas Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Mornington Peninsula GI Notes: Could be light and fragrant to cooked red-fruit flavors and medium tannins. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Notes: Could be light and fragrant to cooked red-fruit (cherry, strawberry) flavors, medium-body, medium-to-high acidity, and medium, soft tannins. Careful use of oak. Australia - Tasmania Austria Notes: Oak aging is common Austria - Burgenland PDO Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Notes: Red fruit flavors and somteimes herbal notes. Usually expensive. Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Notes: Red berry fruit flavors and herbal notes Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Malleco Valley Notes: High acidity 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 / Wairarapa GI Notes: Usually good and outstanding qualities. Medium-to-full body, ripe with hints of dark plum and spice. New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI Notes: Very highly regarded. Typically oaked. Ripe and powerfully flavored. Red-fruit, full body, medium tannins. New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI Notes: Produces good and outstanding qualities. Medium body, with fine tannins and cherry and cranberry flavors. New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District Notes: High quality South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District Notes: Vibrant red-fruit flavors. Often good and outstanding quality. South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) Notes: High 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA - Santa Lucia Highlands AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Valley AVA Notes: Elegant and refreshing United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Sta. Rita Hills AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Notes: High quality United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA Notes: High quality United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA Notes: Very high quality United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Coast AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA United States - New York - Finger Lakes 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 Notes: Ripe red fruit flavors with a hint of vanilla and cinnimon from oak. High Acidty
Pinotage Wine	South Africa Notes: Medium-to-full body. Red and black fruit flavors. Can be light and fruity or concentrated and barrel aged. South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District
Port Wine	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Port Wine	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Port Wine	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Port Wine	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Port Wine	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
Port Wine	Portugal - Douro DOC (Port)
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	Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley Notes: Higher acidity 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
Sagrantino Wine
Saperavi Wine
Sparkling Shiraz Wine	Australia
St. Laurent Wine	Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO
Syrah (Shiraz) Wine	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Notes: Widely regarded Australia - South Eastern Australia Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "South Eastern Australia". Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Notes: Medium-to-full body, medium-to-high tannin, fresh black fruit, soft earthy, spicy flavors. Can age. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Notes: Full body, high but soft tannins, cooked black fruit (blackberry, black cherry), black pepper, and oak/vanilla. American oak used. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Notes: Fragrant, powerfull and structured Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI Notes: Intensly flavored with dark fruit aromas and soft, ripe tannins. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Notes: Fresh and peppery. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Goulburn Valley Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Notes: Firmer structure and fresh fruit flavors Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Notes: Less body Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern Notes: Peppery Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Notes: Well structured with peppery aromas. Similar to the Syrah's of Northern Rhone Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley Notes: Inexpensive, fruit forward wines Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley Notes: Inexpensive wines Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley Notes: Peppery notes. Similar to the Syrah's of Northern Rhone Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley 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 New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District Notes: Can be excellent South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District Notes: High quality South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA Notes: Fuller body, softer tannins United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA
Tannat Wine	France - Madiran AOC Notes: Often blended with Cab. Sauv. or Cab. Franc
Tempranillo Wine	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley 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	United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA Notes: Typically high volume, but there are some old vine producing quality wines. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA Notes: Fuller body, softer tannins United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA Notes: Fuller bodied, high alcohol United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA Notes: Very high quality United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Valley AVA Notes: High quality
Zweigelt Wine	Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO
Wine Name	Region(s) Made
Mourvèdre Wine
Other type of Sparkling Rosé Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Notes: Often a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Notes: Made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI Notes: Typically Chardonnay and Pinot Noir based made via the traditional method United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA Notes: Made from Pinot Noir via the traditional method with extensive time United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA Notes: Made from pinot noir
Other type of Still Rosé Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania 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 Agiorgitiko Wine	Greece - Nemea PDO Notes: Produced from middle altitude grapes
Rosé Blend Wine	Spain - Catalunya Region - Priorat DOCa Notes: Known as Priorat Rose and are rare
Rosé Bordeaux (Clairet) Wine
Rosé Cabernet Franc Wine	France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur Notes: Branded Rose de Loire. Dry. Usually a blend of Cab. Franc and Cab. Sauv.
Rosé Cava Wine	Spain - Catalunya Region - Penedès DOC
Rosé Champagne Wine
Rosé Grenache / Grenacha 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
Rosé Saumur Wine
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 - Central Valley - Lodi AVA Notes: Typically high volume wines United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI
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
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 Notes: Peachy, fruity, green grapes, with floral notes.
Auslese Wine	Germany
Blanc de Blancs Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania
Blanc de Noirs Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania
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
Cap Classique Wine	South Africa Notes: Made from grapes from cooler vineyards
Cape Blend Wine	South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District
Cava Wine	Spain - Catalunya Region Notes: Typically high volume wines Spain - Catalunya Region - Penedès DOC Spain - The Levante Region - Valencia DO Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Navarra DOP Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa
Chablis Wine
Champagne Wine	France - Champagne AOC Notes: Low alcohol and high acidity. France - Champagne AOC - Côte de Sézanne Notes: Light body, high acidity. Citrus and floral notes France - Champagne AOC - Côte des Blancs Notes: Light body, high acidity. Citrus and floral notes France - Champagne AOC - Côtes des Bar Notes: More body and structure France - Champagne AOC - Montagne de Reims Notes: More body and structure France - Champagne AOC - Vallée de la Marne Notes: Typically meant to be drunk young. Fruity characters from the Meunier
Chardonel Wine
Chardonnay Wine	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia - South Eastern Australia Notes: High volume brands simply labeled "South Eastern Australia". Sometimes blended to gain balance. Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Notes: Oaked and unoaked. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills 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 - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong Notes: Well regarded. Complex and full bodied. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Mornington Peninsula GI Notes: Citrus, pear, and apple aromas. High acid, softened by malolactic conversion. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Notes: Flavors of ripe stone fruit (peach) and sometimes tropical fruit (pineapple, banana). Typically medium-to-high acidity and careful use of oak. Australia - Tasmania Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: High quality with medium-to-full body and ripe stone fruit (peach) and tropical fruit (pineapple) flavors. Barrel aged and malolatic conversion to add complexity. Austria Austria - Burgenland PDO Notes: Dry Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Slight use of oak Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Notes: Citrus (lemon) and stone fruit (peach). Some oak. Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Chile - Central Valley DO Notes: Produces both high-volume wines and outstanding quality wines. Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley Notes: Highly regarded. Citrus and stone fruit. Medium-to-high acidity. Lees stiring and maturation is common Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley Chile - Southern Region DO - Malleco Valley Notes: High acidity 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 Notes: Typically aged in new French oak New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors. Can be fruity or full bodied and oaked. New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI Notes: Full body, balanced high acidity, stone fruit flavors. New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI Notes: Good quality with ripe lemon, peach, and melon flavors. High acidity and subtle oak. South Africa Notes: Mostly high-volume brands. South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District Notes: Full body South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District Notes: High quality South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District Notes: Good quality with high acidity and rope stone fruit (peach), tropical fruit (pineapple), and oak flavors. South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) Notes: High quality South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District Notes: High quality 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 United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA - Santa Lucia Highlands AVA Notes: High quality. Balanced acidity. Flavors of citrus and tripical fruit. United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County Notes: Tropical fruit flavors with high alcohol and pronounced (new) oak flavors. United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Valley AVA Notes: Elegant and refreshing United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Sta. Rita Hills AVA United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Notes: High quality United States - California - Central Valley - Lodi AVA Notes: Typically high volume wines United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Atlas Peak AVA Notes: Very high acidity with flavors of citrus and stone fruits. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Diamond Mountain District AVA Notes: Very high acidity with flavors of citrus and stone fruits. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Howell Mountain AVA Notes: Very high acidity with flavors of citrus and stone fruits. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA Notes: High quality United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Mount Veeder AVA Notes: Very high acidity with flavors of citrus and stone fruits. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Spring Mountain District AVA Notes: Very high acidity with flavors of citrus and stone fruits. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA Notes: Very high quality United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Coast AVA United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Sanoma Valley AVA Notes: High quality 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 Notes: High acidity with citrus to tropical fruit flavors. United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA Notes: Fruity with toast notes from oak
Chenin Blanc Wine	France - Loire Valley IGP France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Anjou AOC Notes: Dry, fruity, often aged in new oak France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Coteaux du Layon AOC Notes: Typically sweet (noble rot) with flavors of toast, honey, and hay. Age worthy France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Saumur AOC France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - 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 Notes: High acidity. Will be fermented protectively to retain freshness, or aged with oxidation in oak. Typically dry with flavors of peach, pineapple, and sometimes vanilla from oak chips/staves South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Worcester District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District
Crémant Wine	France - Alsace (Alsatian) AOC Notes: Known as Crémant d'Alsace France - Burgundy/Bourgogne AOC Notes: Crémant de Bourgogne France - Loire Valley IGP Notes: Crémant de Loire
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.
Fortified Muscat Wine	France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône Notes: Known as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône - Beaumes de Venise AOC Notes: Made from Muscat grapes and the Mutage process
Fortified Muscat Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Rutherglen Notes: Known as Rutherglen
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	Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley 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 New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI Notes: High quality United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley 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	Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Notes: Made from Vidal Blanc or Riesling Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Made from Vidal Blanc or Riesling grapes. Hight quality Germany
Kabinett Wine	Germany Notes: Flavors of green apple and low alcohol
Malvasia Wine
Marsanne Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Goulburn Valley Notes: Flavors of citrus when young, honey with bottle aging
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	Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Riverina Notes: High volume wines made via the tank method or carvonation method. Fruity. Dry to Sweet France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - 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 New Zealand Notes: Typically Sauvignon Blanc based made via the tank method New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI Notes: Typically Chardonnay based made via the traditional method South Africa Notes: Made with Chenin Blanc via the carbonated method from warm vineyards. Off-dry to sweet. South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District United States - California - Central Valley Notes: High volume wine United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley AVA Notes: Made from chardonnay via the traditional method with extensive time on the lees. High acidity. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Los Carneros AVA Notes: Made from chardonnay via the traditional method with extensive time on the lees. High acidity. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Russian River Valley AVA Notes: Made from chardonnay
Other type of Still White Wine	Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruit. High acidity. 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. South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Notes: Vin de Constance - a sweet wine made from late-harvested Muscat 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	Spain - The Levante Region - Valencia DO Notes: Known as Moscatel del Valencia. Made with Muscat grape.
Pedro Giménez Wine	Argentina
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 - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - 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 New Zealand - North Island - Gisborne GI Notes: Full body New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA
Pinot Gris Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA 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. Somewhat similar to Alace Pino Gris, though lighter
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 Italy - Northern Italy - Veneto Region / IGT - Prosecco DOC - Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG Notes: High quality
Riesling Wine	Australia - South Eastern Australia Notes: Dry with pronounced aromas of lemon/lime and sometimes petrol. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI Notes: Very dry and refreshing with high acidity. Citrus and lime notes. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI Notes: Outstanding quality. Very dry and refreshing with high acidity. Lime and grapefruit notes and steely character. Can age into marmalade toasty characters. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern Notes: Floral 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 Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Fresh and fruity made dry or off-dry. Chile - Southern Region DO - Bio Bio Valley 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 New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI Notes: High quality. Made from dry to sweet New Zealand - South Island - Central Otago GI New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA - Anderson Valley 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. High quality United States - Oregon - Willamette Valley AVA United States - Washington Notes: Typically dry. United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA Notes: Typically Dry. Stone fruit flavors.
Rioja Blanc Wine	Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Rioja DOCa
Sancerre Wine
Saumur Wine	France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur France - Loire Valley IGP - Anjou-Saumur - Saumur AOC
Sauternes Wine	France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Sauternes AOC Notes: Sweet wine with very long aging potential
Sauvignon Blanc Wine	Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Patagonia GI Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills Notes: Light to medium body. Fresh and fruity with flavors from citrus to tropical fruits. Some blending with Semillon. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley Australia - Tasmania Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River Notes: Often blended with Semillon and some oak. Concentrated herbaceous (grass) aromas. Austria Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI Notes: Can produce good quality wines. High acidity and intense fruity flavors. Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley Notes: Well regarded. High acidity and intense fruity flavors. Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley - Leyda Valley Notes: Widely regarded Chile - Central Valley DO Notes: Produces inexpensive, high-volume brands. Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Pacific Maipo Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley 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 Notes: Intense flavors of elderflower and passion fruit. High acidity. Usually fermented protectively. New Zealand - North Island Notes: Slightly more tropical flavors than the South Island New Zealand - South Island Notes: Slightly more green bell pepper and gooseberry flavors. Higher acidity than the North Island. New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI Notes: Made in a similar style to Marlborough's New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI Notes: Fermented at cool temperatures and with no oak to retain fruit flavors. Made from grapes of varying ripeness blended. High acid and dry. Fruit (grapefuit, gooseberry, elderflower, peach, passion fruit), green pepper, and asparagus aromas. New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Awatere Notes: Higher acidity and pronounced herbaceous character New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Wairau Valley Notes: Slightly more tropical flavors. Slightly lower acidity. New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward Notes: Herbaceous and pungent South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District Notes: Intense and fresh. Green fruit (apple) and sometimes wet stone. South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s) South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward Notes: Refreshing with ripe tropical fruit and herbaceous aromas. South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Durbanville Ward South Africa - Coastal Region - Darling District South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District Notes: High quality Spain - Duero Valley Region - Reuda DOC United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA Notes: Sometimes oaked. United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA Notes: Ripe, tropical fruit flavors United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA
Sauvignonasse Wine	Italy - Northern Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Sekt Wine	Germany
Semillon Wine	Australia Notes: Made in a way distinctive to Australia Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley Notes: Harvested early to produce dry, light body, low alcohol. Inert vessels and bottled young. Honey and nut aromas with age. Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI Notes: Full bodied with oak, but increasinly made unoaked. France - Bordeaux AOC France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Pessac-Léognan AOC United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Sherry Wine	Spain - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP
Silvaner Wine	Germany - Franken / Franconia Notes: Dry and rich with an earthy quality.
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	Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province Notes: Highly aromatic Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province Notes: Highly aromatic Argentina - North Region GI - Salta Province - Cafayate Departement Notes: Very highly aromatic. Widely regarded
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	Canada - British Columbia Region - Okanagan Valley VQA Notes: Bland Canada - Ontario Region - Niagara Peninsula VQA Notes: Bland
Vignoles Wine
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
Viura / Macabeo Wine
Vouvray Wine	France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine - Vouvray AOC Notes: Tend to be more smoky and toasty
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	Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley Notes: Higher acidity 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 Vinho Verde Wine	Portugal - Vinho Verde DOC Notes: Made from local white varieties include Loureiro and Arinto.
Wine Name	Region(s) Made