Wine knowledge

Wine region guide

The classic wine regions of the world: what grows there, how the wines taste, how the classifications work, and what the locals eat with them. Also browse the wine grape guide.

France

• Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
• Burgundy Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay
• Champagne Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
• Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc
• Rhône Valley Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
• Alsace Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
• Chablis Chardonnay

Italy

• Piedmont Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
• Tuscany Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Spain

• Rioja Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
• Ribera del Duero Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Priorat Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Galicia Albariño, Godello, Treixadura

Germany

• Mosel Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Elbling

USA

• Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
• Sonoma Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel

Australia

• Barossa Valley Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon

New Zealand

• Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Argentina

• Mendoza Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda

Portugal

• Douro Valley Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)

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