Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Cheverny is a small, lively appellation in the Loire Valley’s central vineyards, east of Blois and close to the Sologne forests. Known for accessible, food-friendly wines, the area has produced mostly dry, fresh whites and light, fruity reds and rosés for centuries, supplying local châteaux and mark… Read more
Chianti sits in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Siena and is one of Italy’s most recognized wine regions. Historically shaped by monks and later by noble estates, Chianti’s identity centers on Sangiovese-based red blends that range from lighter, food-friendly bottlings to structured Classi… Read more
Chianti Classico is the historic heart of Tuscany’s Chianti region, positioned between Florence and Siena. Established as a distinct DOCG, it is synonymous with Sangiovese-based wines marked by bright cherry fruit, savory herbs and firm acidity. The zone’s emblem, the black rooster (Gallo Nero), sig… Read more
Chile is a long, narrow New World wine country squeezed between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, with vineyards stretching from cool coastal zones near Valparaíso to warmer valleys in the north and south. Spanish settlers introduced viticulture in the 16th century; modern industry expanded in the la… Read more
Cinque Terre, on the rugged Ligurian coast between Genoa and La Spezia, is a tiny but iconic DOC built on steep, hand-terraced vineyards clinging to cliffs above the sea. Vineyards and stone walls date back centuries, shaped by fishing and subsistence winegrowing. Wines are prized for saline, citrus… Read more
Cirò, on Calabria’s Ionian coast, is one of southern Italy’s oldest named wine regions with viticulture tracing back to Magna Graecia. The DOC produces primarily Gaglioppo-based reds noted for firm tannins, savory Mediterranean herbs and sour cherry drive; rosato is also traditional. Whites, made fr… Read more
Clare Valley, in South Australia about 100 km north of Adelaide, is one of the country’s most respected wine regions. Established in the 19th century by European settlers, it gained international fame for its concentrated, high-acid Rieslings—often lime, lemon and floral with remarkable longevity—an… Read more
Codru is Moldova's largest and historically central wine region, occupying gently rolling, forested hills in the country's center. The name refers to the protective woodland belt (codru) that tempers the continental climate and helped establish long-lived cellaring traditions; the area is home to ma… Read more
Cognac is a tightly defined appellation in southwestern France centered on the town of Cognac, where distilled white wine — eau-de-vie — is double-distilled in copper pot stills and aged in oak to produce the celebrated spirit. Originating from 16th–17th century maritime trade, the region refined pr… Read more
Colares is a tiny, historic wine region on the Atlantic coast just west of Lisbon, notable for its survival of phylloxera thanks to deep sandy soils. The area produces distinctive, often rustic wines shaped by strong maritime winds, bright acidity and low-yield bush vines. Red wines from the indigen… Read more
Colchagua Valley, in Chile's O'Higgins Region roughly 160 km south of Santiago, is one of the country's most celebrated wine-producing districts. Long cultivated since the 19th century, it gained international prominence from the 1980s onward with investment in modern viticulture and winemaking. The… Read more
Colli Berici sits on a compact ring of low, ancient volcanic hills just south of Vicenza in Veneto. The region blends a long vineyard tradition with a focus on aromatic, food-friendly whites and approachable, fruity reds. Winemakers emphasize freshness and clarity of fruit, producing crisp Garganega… Read more
