Wine Regions

The wine regions of the world explained: what grows in Sancerre, Rioja, Chianti, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Mendoza and more, what the labels mean and where to start.

Wine Regions

Austrian Wine: Grapes, Regions and the DAC System

Austrian wine means Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt. Here are the four main regions, how DAC labels work and what to pair.

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Wine Regions

Chablis Wine: Burgundy's Crisp Chardonnay Explained

Chablis is Chardonnay from northern Burgundy: dry, crisp and mineral. Here are its four levels, its Kimmeridgian soil, the 7 Grand Cru climats and food tips.

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Wine Regions

Loire Valley Wine: Regions, Grapes and What to Drink

Loire Valley wine runs from Muscadet near the Atlantic to Sancerre in the east. Here are the regions, grapes, styles and food matches to know.

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Wine Regions

Napa Valley Wines: AVAs, Cabernet, History and Visiting

Napa Valley grows 4% of California's wine grapes, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, across 17 nested AVAs. Here is what to know, from labels to planning a visit.

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Wine Regions

Oregon Wine: Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir and Beyond

Oregon is Pinot Noir country: the grape covers 60% of the state's vineyards. Here are the regions and AVAs, the other grapes and how to read an Oregon label.

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Sicilian Wine: Grapes, Regions and How to Read the Label

Sicily grows more than 70 native grapes. Here are the ones to know, from Nero d'Avola and Grillo to Etna's Nerello Mascalese, plus the labels that matter.

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Wine Regions

Tuscany Wine: Chianti, Brunello, Bolgheri and Visiting Tips

Tuscany has 11 DOCGs, from Chianti Classico and Brunello to Vernaccia. Here are its main wines, how to read the label and practical tips for a wine trip.

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Wine Regions

Argentina Wine: Mendoza, Uco Valley and Beyond

Argentina is Malbec country, with most vines in Mendoza and some of the world's highest vineyards. Here are the regions, the grapes and where the value is.

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Australian Wine: Regions, Grapes and How to Read the Label

A guide to Australian wine: Shiraz and the other key grapes, the regions behind them from Barossa to Margaret River, and the 85% label rules.

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Wine Regions

Chilean Wine: Valleys, Grapes and How to Read the Label

Chile makes wine along a long, narrow strip between the Andes and the Pacific. Here are its valleys, grapes, and what Costa, Entre Cordilleras and Andes mean.

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Douro Valley Wine: Regions, Grapes and Visiting Guide

The Douro Valley in northern Portugal is the home of Port and of bold dry reds. Here are its three sub-regions, its grapes, its labels and how to visit.

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Wine Regions

French Wine: Regions, Grapes and How to Read a Label

French wine is named after places, not grapes. Here are the main regions and their grapes, the AOC, IGP and Vin de France tiers, and how to read a French label.

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