Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Romania is an old wine country on the eastern edge of Central Europe, nestled between the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube River, and the Black Sea. Viticulture has ancient roots, dating back to the Dacians and Romans. The modern wine industry developed under Austro-Hungarian influence but later fac… Read more
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Roussillon, in France's far south along the Mediterranean and the Spanish border, is a sun-drenched, Catalan-influenced wine region framed by the Pyrenees and the sea. Historically tied to fortified sweet wines, the area now produces a wide range from robust, ripe reds to distinctive vins doux natur… Read more
Rueda is a compact but influential DO in Castile and León, northwest of Madrid, celebrated mainly for its aromatic white wines. Historically a source of bulk wines, Rueda gained recognition in the late 20th century as producers refocused on quality, championing the indigenous Verdejo grape. Today th… Read more
Rutherglen, in northeastern Victoria, Australia, is a compact, historic wine region famed for its intensely flavoured fortified wines and ripe, robust dry reds. Settled in the 19th century, its winemaking heritage centers on sun‑ripened fruit concentrated by hot summers and careful drying or fortifi… Read more
Nestled along the Saar River in Germany's Mosel wine region, the Saar is celebrated for tensile, nervy Rieslings of great finesse. Steep, north-facing vineyards cling to slate and quartzite slopes, producing wines with pronounced acidity, delicate fruit and pronounced minerality. Historically less p… Read more
Saint-Émilion, on Bordeaux's Right Bank east of the Dordogne, is a compact but historically rich appellation built around a medieval hilltop village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Renowned for Merlot-dominant blends, its wines range from plush, fruit-driven early-approachable bottles to pow… Read more
Saint-Joseph is a northern Rhône appellation on the right bank of the Rhône River, known for elegant, medium- to full-bodied wines that balance power and finesse. Historically a collection of small vineyards on steep slopes, the AOC was established in 1956 and has expanded in reputation rather than… Read more
Salento, the southernmost subregion of Puglia forming the heel of Italy's boot, is a sun-drenched, wind-swept strip framed by the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Viticulture here dates to ancient Greek and Roman times; modern winemakers combine that heritage with vigorous plantings and cellar modernizatio… Read more
Salice Salentino sits in the heart of the Salento peninsula in Apulia, southern Italy, centered around the town of Salice Salentino in the province of Lecce. The region is best known for deeply coloured, full-bodied red wines that blend ripe black fruit, savory spice and Mediterranean herb notes; ma… Read more
Salta, in northwest Argentina, is a striking high‑altitude wine region centered on the Calchaquí Valleys and the town of Cafayate. Vineyards sit among dramatic red canyon landscapes and on steep slopes, producing wines marked by intense fruit, bright acidity and clear varietal character. The region… Read more
Samegrelo (Mingrelia) lies in western Georgia between the Colchis Lowlands and the foothills rising from the Black Sea coast. The region has an ancient winemaking tradition tied to Colchian culture; viticulture here blends small family vineyards with local cellar practices. Wines range from fragrant… Read more
