Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Murfatlar is a coastal wine region in southeastern Romania, near Constanța on the Black Sea and within the historical Dobrogea area. Its modern reputation grew around a large state-owned winery established in the 20th century that produced both table and dessert wines; since privatization the area h… Read more
Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine stands as the most prestigious of the Muscadet appellations along the Loire's Atlantic coast, centered around Nantes and the confluence of the Sèvre and Maine rivers. Renowned for lean, bone-dry white wines crafted predominantly from Melon de Bourgogne, the region has built i… Read more
The Nahe is a compact but diverse German wine region centered on the Nahe River between the Rhine and the Hunsrück hills. Historically less famous than Mosel or Rheinhessen, it has long produced high-quality wines from small, often family-run estates. The region is best known for expressive Riesling… Read more
Naoussa, nestled in the Imathia region of Macedonia, Northern Greece, is renowned for producing age-worthy red wines made exclusively from the Xinomavro grape. The region's winemaking history dates back centuries, with modern Naoussa wines gaining international recognition for their complex structur… Read more
Napa Valley, California, is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions, known for producing high-quality, often opulent wines since the mid-19th century. The valley rose to international prominence after the 1976 Judgement of Paris and has since become synonymous with premium Cabernet Sauvignon a… Read more
Navarra, in northern Spain, is a versatile wine region stretching from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the Ebro valley. Historically linked to both Rioja and its own medieval viticultural traditions, Navarra today is celebrated for energetic rosés, reliable reds and increasingly expressive whites.… Read more
Nemea, in the northeastern Peloponnese of Greece, is one of the country's most celebrated wine regions, long associated with the native red grape Agiorgitiko. The PDO covers numerous villages around the town of Nemea and produces wines that range from bright, fruit-driven table reds to concentrated,… Read more
Neuchâtel, on the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel in French-speaking Switzerland, is a compact yet long-cultivated wine region with roots stretching back to Roman and medieval times. The lake moderates temperature, allowing early ripening of classic Swiss varieties and supporting a strong tradition… Read more
New Jersey sits between New York and Philadelphia, producing approachable, food-friendly wines shaped by coastal breezes and inland hills. Winegrowing dates back to the colonial era, but the modern industry was reborn in the late 20th century; the state now hosts dozens of small, artisanal wineries… Read more
New York State is a diverse and historically rich wine region stretching from the cool Finger Lakes in upstate to maritime Long Island and the Hudson Valley. Viticulture began with native and Concord plantings, evolving into serious quality wine production since the mid-20th century. Today New York… Read more
New Zealand is a compact, island wine nation punching above its weight with vibrant, varietal-expressive wines. Viticulture centers on the North and South Islands, with Marlborough defining the country’s global reputation for intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Cooler regions such as Central Otago a… Read more
The Niagara Peninsula (Canada) is a prominent cool-climate wine region hugging Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment in southern Ontario. Its moderated lakeside temperatures and pronounced diurnal shifts enable slow, even ripening, favoring aromatic whites, elegant sparklings and world-renowned ic… Read more
