Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Cotnari is a small, historic wine region in northeastern Romania, near the town of Cotnari in Iași county. It has a reputation dating back to medieval times for producing expressive white wines, most famously botrytised sweet wines. Traditionally centered on thick-skinned, aromatic local varieties,… Read more
Cour-Cheverny, nestled in the Loire Valley near Cheverny, is a small but distinctive appellation renowned for its unique white wines made primarily from the Romorantin grape. This ancient variety, brought to the region in the 16th century, thrives in the local terroir, producing wines with vibrant a… Read more
Crete is Greece's largest island and one of its most historically significant wine regions, with viticulture dating back millennia. Vineyards ring the island from coastal plains to interior mountains, producing a wide spectrum of wines from fresh, dry whites to ripe, aromatic reds and traditional sw… Read more
Croatia is a compact but diverse wine country spanning Mediterranean coastlines, karst islands and continental interior plains. Its winemaking reaches back to ancient Greek and Roman times and was shaped by Venetian and Austro-Hungarian influences. Modern Croatian wine balances indigenous varieties… Read more
Crozes-Hermitage is the largest Northern Rhône appellation, circling the famous Hermitage hill and stretching north and west of Tain-l'Hermitage. It produces mostly Syrah-based reds that range from easy-drinking, peppery and fruity wines to more structured, oak-aged examples; small volumes of white… Read more
Custoza, nestled in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, produces delicate and aromatic white wines. Located near Lake Garda, its rolling hills and glacial soils contribute to the wine's distinctive character. The DOC, established in 1971, centers around the town of Sommacampagna and encompasses… Read more
The Cyclades are a dispersed island group in the central Aegean Sea, best known internationally for Santorini but comprising many islands (Paros, Naxos, Tinos, Syros, Mykonos, Serifos, Sifnos, etc.) with long local winemaking traditions. Wines range from intensely mineral, high-acid whites to light… Read more
Dalmatia, on Croatia's sun‑baked Adriatic coast, is a mosaic of coastal vineyards, steep island plots and ancient village terraces with a winemaking history stretching back to the Greeks and Romans. Modern Dalmatian wines combine strong local identity with maritime freshness: intensely fruity, tanni… Read more
The Danubian Plain in northern Bulgaria stretches south of the Danube River across broad, fertile lowlands. Long established as the country’s agricultural heartland, its vineyards supplied bulk wine for domestic consumption and export through the 20th century; in recent decades producers have been i… Read more
Dão, in central Portugal, is a historic, mountainous wine region tucked beneath the Serra da Estrela. Long respected for producing refined, ageworthy wines, Dão blends tradition and modern winemaking: producers coax structured, aromatic reds from old vines and careful oak use, while a resurgence in… Read more
Daunia, located in the northern part of Puglia, Italy, is a wine region characterized by its diverse terroir and a history deeply rooted in agriculture. Situated in the province of Foggia, Daunia offers a blend of coastal and inland landscapes, contributing to a range of wine styles. Historically, t… Read more
Dealu Mare is Romania's most famous premium wine district, located on rolling hills in Prahova and Buzău counties south of the Carpathians. Long recognized for producing concentrated, ripe wines, the region rose in reputation during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as producers focused on qual… Read more
