Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Trentino-Alto Adige sits at Italy's Alpine edge, a bilingual region of soaring Dolomite peaks, steep vineyard terraces and valley floors. Historically shaped by Tyrolean and Italian influences, it combines meticulous cellar craft with a strong focus on purity and site expression. Whites often displa… Read more
Trento, in the northern Italian region of Trentino, sits at the crossroads of alpine climate and Italian winemaking tradition. The area is famed for Trentodoc—high-quality sparkling wines made by the traditional method—produced from mountain vineyards surrounding the city and extending into the Adig… Read more
Treviso, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, is a dynamic wine-producing area anchored by the worldwide success of Prosecco. The hilly corridor between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, within the province of Treviso, supplies much of the DOCG sparkling wine made from Glera. Beyond sparkling pro… Read more
Tuscany, in central Italy, is one of the country’s most iconic wine regions, known for sun-drenched hillscapes, medieval towns and a long vinous history dating back to the Etruscans. The region’s signature red is Sangiovese, used in classic expressions such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vin… Read more
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Umbria, in central Italy and the country’s only landlocked region, is a compact but historically rich wine area centred on hill towns such as Orvieto, Montefalco and Torgiano. Wines range from fresh, mineral-driven whites from Orvieto to powerful, ageworthy reds from Sagrantino di Montefalco. The re… Read more
The United Kingdom has rapidly gained recognition for high-quality cool-climate wines, especially since the late 20th century. English and Welsh producers have become renowned for méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines that rival Champagne, while also producing vibrant still whites and pale rosés. T… Read more
The United States is a vast and diverse wine-producing nation anchored by California but including important regions in Oregon, Washington, New York and beyond. Winemaking ranges from large-scale, internationally exported operations to small boutique growers experimenting with site-driven, cool-clim… Read more
The Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA, established in 2009, is the largest American Viticultural Area, spanning portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois along the glaciated Mississippi corridor. Vineyards are situated on river bluffs, terraces, and rolling farmland, with a wine culture… Read more
Uruguay is a small but distinctive wine country on the South Atlantic coast between Brazil and Argentina. Viticulture centers on coastal plains and low hills, where Atlantic breezes moderate a humid, temperate climate. The nation’s modern wine identity is anchored by Tannat, introduced from France i… Read more
Utiel-Requena sits inland in the province of Valencia, Spain, an historic DO anchored by the native Bobal grape. Vineyards occupy high plateaus and sheltered slopes, producing robust, deeply colored red wines as well as fresh rosés and a growing range of modern varietal and oak-aged styles. The regi… Read more
Valais (Wallis) is Switzerland's largest and most varied wine region, stretched along the Rhône Valley from Martigny to Lake Geneva and framed by high Alps. Vineyards cling to steep, terraced slopes and sunny valley floors, producing wines that range from crisp, mineral-driven whites to robust, spic… Read more
