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Bordeaux, France
Known for full-bodied reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends. Notables: Château Margaux, Château Latour.
Napa Valley, USA
Famed for high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Notables: Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi Winery.
Tuscany, Italy
Renowned for its Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Notables: Antinori, Frescobaldi.
Barossa Valley, Australia
Known for bold Shiraz wines. Notables: Penfolds, Wolf Blass.
Rioja, Spain
Famous for Tempranillo-based wines, noted for their aging potential. Notables: Marques de Riscal, La Rioja Alta.
Willamette Valley, USA
Distinguished for its Pinot Noir. Notables: Domaine Drouhin, Sokol Blosser.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Known for robust red blends and Chenin Blanc. Notables: Kanonkop, Tokara.
Champagne, France
Exclusive region for the sparkling wine, Champagne. Notables: Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot.
Mendoza, Argentina
Renowned for its Malbec, thriving in high-altitude vineyards. Notables: Catena Zapata, Bodega Norton.
Mosel, Germany
World-class Rieslings with high acidity and minerality. Notables: Dr. Loosen, Weingut Egon Müller.
Burgundy, France
Famous for both its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Notables: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Louis Jadot.
Piedmont, Italy
Notable for Barolo and Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo. Notables: Giacomo Conterno, Gaja.
Marlborough, New Zealand
Best known for its vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. Notables: Cloudy Bay, Brancott Estate.
Douro Valley, Portugal
Famous for Port wine, a fortified wine with rich, sweet characteristics. Notables: Taylor's, Quinta do Noval.
Sonoma County, USA
Diverse wines due to varied microclimates, known for Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. Notables: Ridge Vineyards, Kendall-Jackson.
Finger Lakes, USA
Cold-climate wines, particularly known for Riesling. Notables: Dr. Konstantin Frank, Hermann J. Wiemer.
Alsace, France
Characterized by aromatic white varietals like Gewurztraminer and Riesling. Notables: Domaine Weinbach, Trimbach.
Loire Valley, France
Diverse wine styles, from Muscadet near the Atlantic to the Cabernet Franc of Chinon. Notables: Domaine Huet, Henri Bourgeois.
Veneto, Italy
Home to Prosecco and Valpolicella, including Amarone. Notables: Masi, Nino Franco.
Beaujolais, France
Mostly light-bodied, fruity wines made from Gamay. Notables: Georges Duboeuf, Domaine de la Madone.
Central Otago, New Zealand
The world’s southernmost wine region known for Pinot Noir. Notables: Felton Road, Rippon.
Rhône Valley, France
Syrah dominates the north, while the south is known for GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) blends. Notables: E. Guigal, Château de Beaucastel.
Tokaj, Hungary
Famous for its sweet Tokaji Aszú wines. Notables: Royal Tokaji, Oremus.
Sicily, Italy
Known for Marsala fortified wine and indigenous varieties such as Nero d’Avola. Notables: Planeta, Donnafugata.
Penedès, Spain
Prominent for Cava production, a sparkling wine made in the traditional method. Notables: Freixenet, Codorníu.
Margaret River, Australia
Famed for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Notables: Vasse Felix, Leeuwin Estate.
Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Mexico's premier wine region, known for red blends and Mediterranean varietals. Notables: Monte Xanic, L.A. Cetto.
Constantia, South Africa
Historical wine-producing area known for its Vin de Constance, a sweet wine. Notables: Klein Constantia, Groot Constantia.
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Internationally acclaimed for its quality and expressive red wines, such as Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon. Notables: Viña Montes, Lapostolle.
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