Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Portugal is a compact but hugely varied wine country on Europe’s Atlantic edge, famous for its historic role in fortified Port and Madeira but equally for vibrant modern table wines. Vineyards range from the steep, terraced schist slopes of the Douro to the cool, maritime Vinho Verde in the northwes… Read more
Primorska is Slovenia's coastal and western wine region, stretching from the Italian border through Goriška Brda, the Vipava Valley, Karst and Slovene Istria to the Adriatic. Its wines balance Mediterranean warmth and Alpine air, producing fragrant, tension-filled whites and concentrated reds. Long… Read more
Priorat (DOQ Priorat) is a small, mountainous wine region in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, celebrated for intensely concentrated, mineral-driven red wines. Vineyard history stretches back to medieval Carthusian monks at Escaladei, but the modern renaissance began in the late 20th century when produ… Read more
Provence, in southeastern France along the Mediterranean coast, is famed for its pale, fragrant rosés that dominate production but also produces distinctive reds and whites. Vineyards stretch from the maritime plains to sun-baked hills and rocky coastal outcrops. Historic plantings and centuries-old… Read more
Puglia (Apulia) is Italy’s southeastern heel, a sun-drenched region stretching along the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Historically a bulk-wine powerhouse, recent decades have seen investment, quality-focused producers and revived native varieties. The wines range from powerful, ripe reds—often concentr… Read more
The Pyrenees (Victoria, Australia) is a compact but respected wine district west of Bendigo, centered on towns such as Avoca. Vineyards planted from the late 19th century were largely replanted in the late 20th century, leading to a modern renaissance focused on quality. Producers are best known for… Read more
Quebec, Canada’s small but dynamic wine region is concentrated in the southern St. Lawrence Valley and other sheltered pockets of the province. Winemaking has expanded since the 1990s as growers adapted cold-hardy hybrids and vinification techniques to a short, cool growing season. Producers focus o… Read more
Racha, in northwestern Georgia tucked into the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, is a compact, high-altitude winemaking district best known for its historic Khvanchkara wines. Viticulture here dates back centuries; small, family-owned vineyards cling to steep, forested slopes and supply wines… Read more
Ramandolo is a tiny, historic wine locality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy, centered on the hamlet of Ramandolo near Nimis. Best known for its small-production, amber-hued sweet wines, the zone achieved DOCG recognition to protect its traditional passito style made from the local Ver… Read more
Rapsani is a small, distinctive Greek wine area on the eastern slopes of Mount Olympus in the Thessaly region. Best known for its red field blends, the appellation produces wines that combine the savory, tomato-and-tannin profile of Xinomavro with two local varieties, Krasato and Stavroto. Historica… Read more
Ravenna, in Emilia‑Romagna on Italy’s Adriatic coast, is a largely low‑lying province whose winemaking sits between coastal plains and the rolling foothills of the Apennines. The area participates in the broader Romagna wine tradition, producing fresh whites, structured Sangiovese‑based reds and the… Read more
The Rheingau, a compact but prestigious German wine region along the north bank of the Rhine west of Wiesbaden, is synonymous with high-quality Riesling. Vineyards cling to steep, south- and southwest-facing slopes that capture maximum sunlight, producing wines with crisp acidity, pronounced mineral… Read more
