Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Jerez (Sherry) sits in Cádiz province in southwestern Spain, where a long winemaking tradition dates back to Phoenicians and expanded under Moorish and later Spanish influence. The region is famed for the solera aging system and its oxidative and biologically aged fortified wines. Styles range from… Read more
Jumilla is a DO in southeastern Spain (Region of Murcia) centered on upland, sun-baked vineyards. The region is best known for powerful, concentrated wines made from old-vine Monastrell (Mourvèdre), a grape that defines Jumilla’s character with dark fruit, spice and firm tannins. Jumilla’s modern re… Read more
The Jura in eastern France is a compact, distinctive wine region east of Burgundy, celebrated for its singular, often oxidative whites and delicate reds. Centered on villages such as Arbois, Château-Chalon and Lons-le-Saunier, Jura wines mix rustic tradition with precise craftsmanship. The region is… Read more
Jurançon is a compact appellation in southwest France at the northern foothills of the Pyrenees, historically linked to Béarn. It is best known for aromatic white wines made in both dry and sweet styles, built around indigenous Manseng varieties. Sweet Jurançon developed from late-harvest and botryt… Read more
Kakheti, in eastern Georgia, is the country's principal wine region and the heartland of its millennia-old viticultural tradition. Centered on the fertile Alazani Valley and the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, Kakheti combines large-scale vineyards and many small family estates. The region is kno… Read more
Kamptal is a prominent Austrian wine district in Lower Austria, running along the Kamp River north of Krems and downstream from the Wachau. Historically shaped by monastic viticulture and small growers, it is best known for high-quality white wines that balance freshness and concentration. Producers… Read more
Kartli, nestled in central Georgia, is a region of significant historical and viticultural importance. Situated around the ancient capital of Mtskheta and the modern capital of Tbilisi, Kartli boasts a diverse landscape of plains and hills. Its wines, often characterized by a lighter body and crisp… Read more
Kentucky sits in the interior of the eastern United States, where rolling river valleys and karst limestone hills provide a distinct backdrop for a small but historic wine industry. Vine-growing in the state traces back to the 18th and 19th centuries; modern revival since the late 20th century empha… Read more
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Kras (Carso in Italian) is the small, stony wine region on the limestone plateau between the Adriatic and inland Slovenia, anchored around Sežana and the Karst plateau that extends to Trieste. Vineyards cling to shallow soils and rocky outcrops, producing wines with tense minerality and Mediterranea… Read more
Kremstal, situated in Lower Austria around the town of Krems and stretching along the Danube and the Traisen valley, is a lively, historically rooted wine district. Vine-growing here goes back centuries, blending traditional village producers and modern wineries. The region is best known for crystal… Read more
Kunság, located in the Great Hungarian Plain, is one of Hungary's largest wine regions, known for its sandy soils and unique viticultural practices. Historically, it supplied much of Hungary with everyday wines, but now it’s increasingly focusing on quality. The region's size allows for a diverse ra… Read more
