Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Goriška Brda, often simply Brda, is a compact, high-quality wine district in western Slovenia along the Italian border, contiguous with Italy’s Collio. Centuries of mixed Slavic and Italian viticultural tradition yield a modern focus on terroir-driven, varietal expressions. Small, family-run estates… Read more
Gran Canaria, part of Spain's Canary Islands off northwest Africa, is a compact but diverse wine region defined by volcanic soils, steep terraces and a mosaic of microclimates. Wine culture dates back to the 15th century; many vineyards cling to ravines and mid- to high-altitude slopes where traditi… Read more
Granada, nestled in the heart of Andalusia, Spain, is a wine region steeped in history, influenced by its Moorish past and diverse microclimates. Once known primarily for bulk wine production, Granada is experiencing a renaissance, with winemakers focusing on quality and showcasing the unique terroi… Read more
Graves, on Bordeaux's left bank south of the city, is a historic and diverse wine district famed for both structured red and finely textured dry white wines, plus the world-famous botrytised sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac within its boundaries. Its name reflects the gravelly soils deposited by… Read more
Greece is one of the world’s oldest wine cultures, where viticulture stretches back millennia and ancient traditions coexist with a modern renaissance. Vineyards span the mainland and hundreds of islands, producing a wide spectrum from bone-dry, mineral whites to ageworthy, savory reds and aromatic… Read more
Grignolino d'Asti, hailing from the Piedmont region of Italy, is a light-bodied red wine known for its distinctive pale ruby color and high tannins. The wine boasts a delicate aromatic profile, offering notes of red berries, white pepper, and almonds. Historically, Grignolino was a widely planted gr… Read more
Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC is a northern Italian wine appellation nestled in the rolling hills of Monferrato, specifically the Casale area of Piedmont. This region is celebrated for its unique expression of the Grignolino grape, producing wines known for their light body, high acidity, a… Read more
Gumpoldskirchen, a historic wine town in Austria's Thermenregion just south of Vienna, is celebrated for scenic terraced vineyards and wines that balance elegance with aromatic richness. The town's wine culture stretches back centuries, with traditional cellars and taverns (Heuriger) anchoring local… Read more
Guria sits on Georgia's Black Sea coast in the country's humid west, a compact, verdant province where small family vineyards cling to low hills and river terraces. The region's winemaking is intimate and tradition-steeped, producing fresh, aromatic whites and supple, fruit-forward reds that reflect… Read more
Haut-Médoc is the broad left-bank stretch of the Médoc peninsula north of Bordeaux, comprising the hinterland of famous communal appellations. Long cultivated for wine, its vineyards expanded from the 17th century and were central to Bordeaux’s 19th-century reputation; several classified growths lie… Read more
Hawke's Bay, on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, is the country's oldest major wine region and one of its most celebrated. Blessed with long, warm growing seasons and varied soils, the region produces concentrated, approachable wines with ripe fruit and balanced acidity. It gained in… Read more
Hermitage is a small, prestigious appellation on the northern Rhône near Tain-l'Hermitage, famed for its steep, sun-drenched granite hill overlooking the Rhône River. Historically linked to legendary, long-lived Syrah-based reds, the appellation also produces powerful white blends from Marsanne and… Read more
