Wine producing countries of the world with their regions of production

1. Wine regions of the world

2. Wine regions of France

3. Wine regions of France
Alsace - Straddling the German border to the
east of Champagne, Alsace has been claimed
and reclaimed by both France and Germany
throughout history, but remains a French region
today. The most prominent grape varieties
grown in Alsace are white, including Riesling,
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat. Wines
can be made in dry, off-dry, or sweet styles, and
often display pronounced aromas and spicy
flavors.
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot
Gris and Riesling

4. Wine regions of France
Bordeaux - Located in southwestern France,
Bordeaux is the home of Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot. The “Left Bank” includes the
famous appellations of Margaux and Pauillac,
where prominent châteaus like Lafite-
Rothschild produce age-worthy Cabernet
Sauvignon blends with premium prices. The
“Right Bank” encompasses the Merlot-dominant
appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol,
whose finest wines can be cellared for many
years. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc and Merlot

5. Wine regions of France
Burgundy - Located north of Rhône,
Burgundy is known for two grapes: Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay. Burgundian
winemakers believe that their wines express
the plots of land from which they come, and
the best examples command some of the
most premium prices in the world. All wine
appellations in Burgundy can be categorized
within one of four levels: Regional, Village,
Premier Cru, or Grand Cru.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
Gamay

6. Wine regions of France
Champagne - The greatest sparkling wines in
the world come from the Champagne region of
France. There are 3 main grapes used here:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot
Meunier. Since the weather in Champagne can
vary significantly from year to year, most
producers make a Non-Vintage (NV) wine that
consistently reflects their “house style,” by
blending grapes from multiple years. However,
Vintage Champagnes are also produced from
the very best single years. Luxury bottlings like
Dom Pérignon and Louis Roederer’s Cristal are
vintage Champagnes.

7. Wine regions of France
Loire - Beginning on the northwest Atlantic
coast of France and traveling eastward, the
Loire region is best known for white wines
produced from Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon
Blanc grapes. The Chenin Blanc wines of the
Vouvray appellation may come in a range of
styles, from dry to richly sweet. White wines
from the neighboring appellations of Sancerre
and Pouilly-Fumé are made of Sauvignon Blanc
grapes. They are usually crisp and bright in
style, with fresh citrus, herbal, and mineral
characteristics. Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin
Blanc and Muscadet

8. Wine regions of France
Rhône - Syrah and Grenache are the two
most prominent grapes found in France’s
southeastern Rhône region. Domaines in
northern Rhône produce red wines from
Syrah, though a small portion of white
grapes may be used in certain appellations.
The southern part of the region utilizes
Grenache, often in blends with other red
grapes. This area is also contains the highly-
regarded Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.
Grenache, Syrah (shiraz) and
Viognier

10. Wine regions of Italy
Tuscany is perhaps the most famous region
in Italy, due to the wine, history, culture,
landscape, and art of its capital city:
Florence. The first officially designated
wine in Italy was Vernaccia di San
Gimignano, which earned the distinction in
1966. The hills of Chianti produce earthy
red wines made mainly from Sangiovese,
the most widely planted grape in Italy. Not
far from Chianti is the town of Montalcino -
the home of Brunello made from a local
clone of Sangiovese, called “Sangiovese
Grosso.”

11. Wine regions of Italy
The Piedmont Region in Northwest Italy is
home to a wine called Barolo, which comes
from a village of the same name. Barolo is made
from a grape called Nebbiolo, and is known for
full body, light color, high tannin, and flavors of
sour cherry, rose petals, and tar. Dolcetto
(literally, “little sweet” in Italian) which
ironically, is not sweet, but a dry, medium-
bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors and silky
smooth texture. Barbara, among the most widely
planted grapes in Italy, is a dark, dry, red wine
that is easy to confuse with Cabernet Sauvignon
in a blind tasting.

12. Wine regions of Italy
The Veneto Region is the provence around
Venice. Some of the best selling Pinot Grigios
in the United States come from Veneto,
including Santa Margarita. There are, however,
a number of other wines to consider from the
area. Soave, a dry and crisp wine made mainly
from the Garganega grape, makes a nice
alternative to Pinot Grigio. Prosecco is made
from the Glera grape, and can be one of the best
values for sparkling wine available. Valpolicella
Classico, Valpolicella Ripasso, and Amarone
della Valpolicella are all red wines made from a
blend of indigenous grapes.

13. Wine regions of Italy
Sicily has an enormous variety of climates
for grape growing, from subtropical to
alpine, and a large number of native grape
varieties. If you’ve never had wine from
Sicily, try one from the following
categories: Etna Rosso, Cerasuolo di
Vittoria, Moscato di Pantelleria, and
Marsala. Etna Rosso is made from a blend
of local red grapes, including Nerello
Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, that are
grown on the slopes of the active volcano,
Mount Etna

14. Wine regions of Spain

15. Wine regions of Spain
Catalonia is known for native Spanish wine
varietals like Tempranillo, as well as
international grapes like Cabernet and
Chardonnay. Perhaps the most famous wine
from Catalonia, however, is Cava. Cava is a
sparkling wine made in the traditional
Champagne method, primarily from three
native grapes: Macabeo, Parellada, And
Xarello. It can be made as a sparkling rosé,
but the majority of Cava bottlings are white,
inexpensive, crisp, dry, and refreshing.

16. Wine regions of Spain
The main grape of Rioja is Tempranillo,
which is typically blended with small
amounts of Garnacha, Graciano, Cabernet,
Merlot, and several other indigenous
varieties. White wine is also produced, but
in more limited quantities. The wines of
Rioja are classified according to how long
they have been aged. Joven wines are young
and released with minimal aging. Crianza
and Reserva wines have been aged for a
minimum of one year in barrel, and Gran
Riserva wines for a minimum of two years.

17. Wine regions of Spain
Ribera del Duero has a high elevation and
an extreme continental climate, with very
cold winters and hot summers. The reward
for facing such risky weather conditions is
wine of exceptional quality. The best Ribera
del Duero can be confused with top
Cabernet Sauvignon in blind tastings, with
its dark color, cassis, blackberry, dark
cherry, full body, and hefty tannins.

18. Wine regions of Spain
Galicia located in far northwestern Spain,
has the greenest, wettest climate in the
country. The subregion of Rias Baixas has a
cool maritime climate, perfect for its
aromatic indigenous white grape Albariño,
which is comparable to Gruner Veltliner
from Austria, or Pinot Gris from France’s
Alsace. As in Catalonia, Galicians have a
strong regional identity and their own
language. Albariño has become fashionable
in recent years, with enthusiasts who love
its pure minerality, ripe peach flavors, and
food friendly, acidic structure.