Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Beaumes de Venise sits at the northeastern edge of the Southern Rhône in Vaucluse, France, beneath the jagged Dentelles de Montmirail. This small appellation is best known for its aromatic, fortified sweet wine Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, but also produces serious, full-bodied dry reds and some ros… Read more
Beaune, the historic heart of Burgundy's Côte d'Or, is a small town and appellation renowned as the administrative and commercial centre of Burgundy wine. While the commune itself produces mostly village and premier cru wines rather than Grand Crus, Beaune’s name evokes classic Burgundy style: elega… Read more
Beira Interior sits in central-eastern Portugal inland from the Atlantic, encompassing the mountainous corridors around Serra da Estrela, Gardunha and other ranges. Historically less renowned than Douro or Dão, it gained DOC status in 2005 and is organized into three subregions (Castelo Rodrigo, Cov… Read more
Beiras is a broad central Portuguese wine territory encompassing several distinct sub-regions, including Dão, Bairrada and Beira Interior. Historically it has produced both rustic, ageworthy reds and refined whites; the 19th–20th century phylloxera recovery and 20th–21st century modernisation stimul… Read more
Bellet is a tiny, historic AOC on the hills surrounding Nice on the French Riviera, one of France’s smallest single-village appellations. Vineyards sit above the city and the Mediterranean, producing wines that reflect a marked maritime influence and a warm Provençal light. The region is best known… Read more
Bergerac, situated in the Dordogne department just east of Bordeaux, is a broad and varied wine district with medieval roots and a long tradition of both table and sweet wines. Vineyards fringe the Dordogne river and surrounding valleys, producing approachable Merlot-dominated reds, crisp aromatic w… Read more
Bierzo, in northwest Spain’s Castile and León, is a compact but charismatic wine region centered on the Sil and Boeza river valleys. Long cultivated since Roman times and later by monastic orders, Bierzo experienced a modern revival in the late 20th century and now blends tradition with precision wi… Read more
Biferno is a distinguished DOC located in the Molise region of southern Italy, stretching from the Adriatic coast into the rugged hills of the Campobasso province. Named after the Biferno River, this appellation is the viticultural heart of Molise, blending ancient traditions with modern winemaking.… Read more
Binissalem, on the island of Mallorca in Spain, is a compact DO known for sun‑warmed, fruit‑forward wines shaped by local varieties and island tradition. Located inland in central Mallorca, the appellation centers on villages such as Binissalem and Consell, where vineyards have been cultivated for c… Read more
Bizkaiko Txakolina sits along the Cantabrian coast in the province of Biscay, Basque Country, producing the regionally distinct chacolí wines. Rooted in a centuries-old coastal winemaking tradition, the DO was formally recognized in the late 20th century as producers modernized while preserving loca… Read more
Bolgheri, on Tuscany's Etruscan coast, is a small but world-famous appellation that transformed Italian winemaking with its Bordeaux-style reds. From the landmark success of Tenuta San Guido's Sassicaia in the 20th century emerged a cluster of high-quality estates making structured, modern wines tha… Read more
Bordeaux, on France's southwest Atlantic coast around the Gironde estuary, is one of the world's most influential wine regions. Its identity was shaped over centuries by trade, formal classifications and a terroir-driven approach to blends. Bordeaux is best known for finely balanced red blends that… Read more
