Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda, nestled on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia, Spain, is the exclusive home of Manzanilla Sherry. This unique fortified wine owes its distinct character to the town's cool, humid maritime climate and the influence of the Guadalquivir river. Manzanilla is a dry, pale Sherry, known… Read more
Marche, on Italy's eastern Adriatic coast, is a varied and quietly confident wine region where crisp, food-friendly whites and lively, characterful reds coexist. Historically overshadowed by nearby Tuscany and Emilia, Marche has built a reputation around Verdicchio—producing mineral-driven, citrus a… Read more
Marcillac, nestled in the Aveyron department of southwestern France, is a small, picturesque appellation producing distinctive red wines. This region, carved into steep, iron-rich hillsides, boasts a winemaking history stretching back to the Middle Ages, largely shaped by local monastic orders. Marc… Read more
Maremma Toscana, in southern coastal Tuscany around Grosseto, is a dynamic and scenic wine region where savory Mediterranean character meets modern winemaking. Once malarial marshland, the area was reclaimed and replanting from the late 19th and 20th centuries led to a rapid revival, with a big push… Read more
Marlborough, at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is the country’s most famous and productive wine region, internationally celebrated since the 1980s. Its fame rests on intensely aromatic, high-acidity Sauvignon Blancs that range from zesty green and herbaceous to riper tropical-fr… Read more
The Marne Valley (Vallée de la Marne) is a central sub-region of Champagne, running along the Marne River west of Épernay. Long valued for its productive vineyards, the valley supplies a large proportion of grapes used in both non-vintage and vintage Champagnes. Historically known for promoting Pino… Read more
Marsala, on Sicily's western coast near Trapani, is best known for its historic fortified wine first commercialized in the 18th century. Produced around the port town of Marsala, wines range from dry to lusciously sweet and were historically shipped and aged in casks for export. Traditional producti… Read more
Matera, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is an emerging wine area steeped in history. Known for its ancient Sassi districts, the region's viticultural traditions are equally compelling. While historically focused on bulk wine production, Matera is now gaining recognition for its q… Read more
Mátra is a small Hungarian wine region in the foothills of the Mátra Mountains, north of Eger. Vineyards are planted on volcanic slopes and terraces that benefit from good drainage and varied exposures. The region has a long viticultural history and today focuses on fresh, varietal white wines and l… Read more
Maule is a large and diverse wine region in central Chile, centered on the Maule River and stretching from the foothills of the Andes to the coastal plain. One of the country’s most historic grape-growing districts, it hosts very old vineyards and a mix of traditional plantings and newer boutique pr… Read more
Maule Valley, in central Chile's Maule Region, is one of the country's largest and most historically significant wine districts. Viticulture here dates back to Spanish colonial times and today combines vast plantings with a resurgent interest in old-vine parcels and traditional varieties. The valley… Read more
McLaren Vale, located about 40 km south of Adelaide in South Australia, is a compact but highly regarded wine region with a winemaking history dating to the mid-19th century. It is celebrated for concentrated, fruit-driven red wines—especially powerful, plush Shiraz—alongside elegant Grenache and Me… Read more
