Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Alto Adige (South Tyrol) sits at Italy's northernmost wine frontier, tucked between the Alps and the Adige River. A bilingual, alpine-influenced region, it has built a reputation for precise, high-acidity wines that reflect vineyard altitude and microclimates. Winemaking blends long local traditions… Read more
Amarone della Valpolicella is a distinctive, powerful red wine from the Valpolicella zone north of Verona in Veneto, Italy. Born from the local tradition of drying grapes (appassimento) to concentrate sugars and flavors, Amarone is typically a dry, high-alcohol, full-bodied wine with intense dark-fr… Read more
Andalucía, in southern Spain, is a historic and sun‑baked wine region best known for Jerez de la Frontera and Montilla‑Moriles, where centuries‑old traditions shaped the world of sherry. Vineyards range from coastal Cádiz with maritime influence to inland plains and foothills. Producers make intense… Read more
Andalusia in southern Spain is the cradle of Spain’s most internationally renowned fortified wines, centered on the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Montilla-Moriles DOs. Historic trade links with Britain shaped production and styles: pale, bone-dry Finos aged under flor; amber Amontillados; darker Olorosos;… Read more
Anjou is a historic subregion of the Loire Valley centred on the town of Angers in western France. Long respected for its versatility, Anjou produces everything from crisp, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc to delicate sweet wines and approachable red and rosé wines. The appellation includes notable secto… Read more
Apulia (Puglia) occupies Italy’s southeastern heel, a broad, sun‑baked region renowned for producing ripe, intensely flavored wines at scale. Historically a supplier of bulk wine for Italy and beyond, it has also developed a strong identity around indigenous grapes and terroir‑driven bottlings. Vine… Read more
Arabako Txakolina is the smallest of the three Basque txakoli DOs, centered in the province of Álava in northern Spain. Historically a local farmhouse wine, it has undergone a modern revival since the late 20th century, gaining DO status in 2001. Wines are typically vibrant, high in acidity and ofte… Read more
Aragon is a large, varied wine region in northeastern Spain, centered on the Ebro valley and the foothills of the Pyrenees, covering provinces such as Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel. Vineyards range from hot, sun-drenched plains to higher, cooler sites, producing robust, fruit-forward reds and increasi… Read more
Arbois, in the Jura department of eastern France, is the historic heart of Jura wine, centered on a compact appellation around the market town of Arbois. Vineyards cling to sunlit, often steep slopes and small plateaus, producing distinctive wines shaped by local varieties and traditional techniques… Read more
Arcadia Valley, nestled in southern Missouri, is a burgeoning wine region characterized by its picturesque landscapes and pioneering spirit. The region’s history, though relatively young compared to established European winemaking areas, is rooted in dedicated local growers keen on adapting viticult… Read more
Argentina is South America’s most important wine-producing country, centered on Mendoza at the eastern foothills of the Andes with vineyards extending north to Salta and south into Patagonia. Its modern wine industry surged in the late 20th century with investments in stainless-steel winemaking, tem… Read more
Argolida, located in the eastern Peloponnese, is a region steeped in ancient history, famous for its archaeological sites like Mycenae and Epidaurus. Winemaking here benefits from the area's varied landscape, producing both refreshing whites and robust reds. Historically, the region has primarily fo… Read more
