wine regions
Grape-growing appellations map
Wine regions are geographic areas recognized for producing wine with distinctive characteristics.
Climate, soil, and terrain give wines from particular regions identifiable qualities—Burgundy wines differ from those of Napa Valley or the Barossa.
Many regions have legal designations protecting their names: only sparkling wine from Champagne can be called Champagne.
She prefers wines from cooler climate regions.
- TuscanyCentral Italian region
- BordeauxFrench port and vineyard area
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- soil compositionComponents within ground
- Napa ValleyCalifornia winemaking region
appellation · Mendoza · grape variety · Mediterranean climate · Burgundy · microclimate · cool climate · Rioja · Piedmont · Marlborough · Mosel · rolling hills · sun exposure · winemaking traditions · old vines · grapes · organic farming · hillside
- Regional Productsbourbon, tequila, champagne, sherry, parmesan
- South AustraliaAdelaide, Clare, Riverland, Maitland, Brighton
- Southern FranceProvence, Mediterranean coast, French Riviera, Riviera, Montpellier
- regionsarea, areas, zone, zones, territory
- European cultureFrench cuisine, Italian art, opera, ballet, Renaissance
- French Culturebaguette, baguettes, beret, berets, brie
wine regionschâteau
French country mansion
domaine · cru · parcels · country of origin
wine regionscoffee regions
Places producing the drink's beans
industrial zones · urban areas · cattle country · wilderness