Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Molise is one of Italy's smallest and least-known wine regions, located on the central-southern Adriatic coast between Abruzzo and Puglia. Traditionally rural and overlooked, it has a long but modest viticultural history and several DOCs such as Biferno and Tintilia del Molise that have helped raise… Read more
Monferrato, in the rolling hills of southeastern Piedmont, Italy, is a mosaic of vineyards, hazelnut groves and medieval villages recognized as a UNESCO cultural landscape. Historically cultivated since Roman and medieval times, the area developed a strong identity through family estates and coopera… Read more
Montagne de Reims, north of the city of Reims in Champagne, is a compact, wooded plateau and chain of hills famed for delivering powerful, structured base wines for Champagne. Historically prized for Pinot Noir, the area contains many Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages and has long supplied both hou… Read more
Montefalco is a compact, historic wine district in central Umbria, perched on rolling hills above the Tiber valley. Best known for Sagrantino, an indigenous variety producing deeply tannic, ageworthy reds, the zone combines medieval town character with modern quality-focused producers. Wines range f… Read more
Monterrei is a compact DO in southeastern Galicia near the Portuguese border around Verín in the province of Ourense. Historically cultivated for centuries, the region gained official DO status in 1994 and has seen a modern revival emphasizing quality over quantity. Producers work with local traditi… Read more
Montilla-Moriles, located in Andalusia's Córdoba province, is a Spanish DO renowned for its fortified and oxidative wines, primarily crafted from Pedro Ximénez grapes. Historically connected to Jerez through similar styles and aging techniques, Montilla has cultivated its distinct identity. The regi… Read more
Montsant is a compact Catalan wine region surrounding the Priorat DO in northeastern Spain, elevated across rugged hills south and west of Tarragona. From a history of village cooperatives, it has grown since its 2001 DO recognition into a source of concentrated, terroir-driven wines that combine tr… Read more
Moravia, in the eastern Czech Republic, is the country's primary wine-producing area, with a viticultural tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Vineyards cluster around subregions such as Mikulov, Znojmo and Velké Pavlovice, producing predominantly white wines that range from crisp, aromatic exa… Read more
Nestled in the wild Maremma of southern Tuscany, Morellino di Scansano is a vivacious DOCG built around the local name for Sangiovese, known here as Morellino. The wines range from bright, youthful reds showcasing cherry and Mediterranean herb aromas to richer, oak-aged Riservas with tannic structur… Read more
The Mosel, in western Germany, is one of the world’s most famous Riesling regions, defined by dramatic, steep vineyards that cling to the narrow Mosel River valley. Viticulture here dates back to Roman times, but the region gained modern renown for its delicate, high-acid Rieslings with pronounced m… Read more
Mukuzani is a small, highly regarded appellation in Georgia's Kakheti region, centered around the village of Mukuzani near Telavi. Best known for producing serious, age-worthy red wines from the indigenous Saperavi grape, Mukuzani wines are typically fermented as dry reds and matured in oak, which i… Read more
Murcia, in southeastern Spain, is an intensely Mediterranean wine region centered on three principal DOs: Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas. Historically overlooked, Murcia has gained recognition since the late 20th century for producing robust, fruit-driven wines from old, low-yielding vines. Winemaking ba… Read more
