Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
The Southern Rhône is the warm, sun-drenched heart of Rhône Valley wine, stretching from Montélimar to Avignon and including famous appellations like Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Tavel and Lirac. Historically farmed since Roman times, the region consolidated its identity in the 20th ce… Read more
Spain occupies the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula and offers one of the world’s most varied and historically rich wine landscapes. From ancient Roman vineyards through medieval monasteries to modern technical excellence, Spanish wine blends tradition and innovation. Regions like Rioja and Rib… Read more
Speyside, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is renowned as the most densely populated whisky-producing region in Scotland. Characterized by its lush valleys and the River Spey, the region is home to over half of Scotland's distilleries. Speyside whiskies are generally known for their f… Read more
Spoleto, in southeastern Umbria, is a compact but historically rich wine area centered on the hilltop town of Spoleto. Vineyards climb the Apennine foothills and supply wines that balance freshness and rusticity: red blends from Sangiovese-driven vines, lively local whites, and approachable rosés. W… Read more
Located in the southeastern part of Moldova, the Ștefan Vodă wine region is one of the country's most prestigious viticultural areas. It is defined by its proximity to the Dniester River and the Black Sea, which creates a unique microclimate ideal for viticulture. Historically, the region gained int… Read more
Stellenbosch, near Cape Town in South Africa, is one of the country’s most prestigious wine districts with a winemaking history dating to the 17th century. Nestled among granite and sandstone mountains, its vineyards combine maritime influence with warm summers and cool evenings, producing concentra… Read more
The Struma River Valley in southwestern Bulgaria follows the Struma (Strymon) River from the mountains toward the Aegean, encompassing the historic Melnik and Sandanski vine areas. Influenced by a strong continental–Mediterranean climate and protected by surrounding ranges, the valley produces power… Read more
Swartland, in South Africa's Western Cape roughly north of Cape Town, has emerged from humble bulk-wine roots to international acclaim since the early 2000s' Swartland Revolution. Producers champion old bush-vine vineyards, dryland farming and minimal-intervention winemaking to craft concentrated, s… Read more
Switzerland is a small but diverse wine country with deeply regional character. Vineyards lie across German-, French- and Italian-speaking cantons, from Geneva and Vaud in the west to Valais and Ticino in the south and into Zürich and Graubünden in the north and east. Production is modest and mostly… Read more
Szekszárd is one of Hungary's oldest and smallest historic wine regions, centered on low, rounded hills south of the Danube in Tolna county. Renowned for elegant, ripe red wines, the region balances traditional local varieties with international plantings. Its reputation rests on supple, fragrant Ké… Read more
Tacoronte-Acentejo is a compact Denominación de Origen on the north coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, officially recognized in 1992. Perched on steep, often north-facing slopes that drop toward the Atlantic, the region produces lively, aromatic wines shaped by ocean influence and volcanic ter… Read more
Tarragona, on Spain’s northeastern Mediterranean coast in Catalonia, is a historic wine area whose viticulture dates back to Roman times (Tarraco). The modern DO Tarragona covers diverse landscapes from coastal plains to low coastal hills and produces a wide range of wines: everyday dry reds and whi… Read more
