Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Valdeorras is a compact but distinctive wine region in Galicia’s eastern province of Ourense, centred on the Sil River valley. Long cultivated since Roman times, it has experienced a modern revival focused on quality-driven whites and increasingly notable reds. The region is best known for expressiv… Read more
Valdepeñas, in the heart of Castilla‑La Mancha near Ciudad Real, is a historic Spanish wine district known for sun‑baked, varietal red wines and straightforward everyday bottlings. Vineyards lie on a high central plateau where traditional farming met 19th–20th century modernization; the region expan… Read more
Valdobbiadene sits in the rolling hills of Veneto, northeast Italy, at the heart of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore area. Renowned for its sparkling wines, the zone combines centuries-old vine-growing traditions with modern winemaking, producing lively, aromatic Prosecco styles. Vine… Read more
Valencia, on Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast, is a diverse wine region that ranges from seaside vineyards to high inland plateaus. Historically linked to bulk trade, the area has seen a quality revival emphasizing native varieties and altitude-driven freshness. Producers craft everything from ar… Read more
Valle d'Aosta is Italy's smallest wine region, tucked into the western Alps along the border with France and Switzerland. Its viticulture is defined by dramatic mountain landscapes, tiny family estates and a strong emphasis on indigenous varieties. Wines range from lively, perfumed whites and crisp… Read more
Valle d'Itria lies in central Apulia between the towns of Martina Franca, Locorotondo and Cisternino, a landscape of dry-stone walls and iconic trulli. The area is best known for its fresh, finely aromatic whites produced for generations, often bottled as still, frizzante or lightly oxidative styles… Read more
Valle de la Orotava, on the northern side of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, is a compact but historic wine area rooted in centuries-old vine cultivation. Vineyards cling to steep, terraced slopes overlooking the Atlantic, producing wines that blend Atlantic freshness with volcanic minerality. The r… Read more
Valle de Uco, in the Tunuyán and Tupungato departments southwest of Mendoza, Argentina, is a high‑altitude viticultural zone at the foothills of the Andes. Since the 1990s and 2000s it has become a focus for premium winemaking, with modern wineries and investment emphasizing site expression. Wines a… Read more
Valpolicella, a cluster of vineyards in the hills west of Verona in Italy's Veneto, is famed for its approachable red wines and powerful, ageworthy Amarone. Historically shaped by local families and cooperative cellars, the zone balances everyday fruity Valpolicella with more complex traditions such… Read more
Var is a department in Provence, southeastern France, forming the core of classic Provençal wine country. Vineyards run from Mediterranean coastlines and river valleys up into rugged hills and plateaus. The area is best known for rosé-dominated production across Côtes de Provence as well as for the… Read more
The Vardar River Valley (Povardarie) in North Macedonia is the country's principal wine corridor, running along the Vardar River through regions such as Tikveš, Negotino and Kavadarci. Viticulture here stretches back millennia, with archaeological evidence of ancient cultivation and continuous winem… Read more
Vaucluse, in southeastern France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, encompasses much of the southern Rhône's most celebrated appellations, from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes-de-Venise. Vineyards sit amid limestone hills, rocky plateaux and the shadow of Mont Ventoux, producing w… Read more
