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The Major Wine Regions of the World

A starting map for exploring wine by place

Europe

France includes Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône, Loire, Alsace, and Languedoc-Roussillon. Italy ranges from Piedmont and Veneto to Tuscany and Sicily. Spain includes Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Rías Baixas, and Jerez.

Africa and the Southern Hemisphere

South Africa’s Western Cape includes Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Constantia, Swartland, and cooler coastal areas. Australia and New Zealand add warm and cool-climate traditions.

The Americas

California, Oregon, and Washington lead much of the United States’ international profile. Argentina is linked with Mendoza and Malbec, while Chile stretches between the Andes and Pacific.