Use our region glossary to trace terroir, climate, and quintessential styles across the wine world.
Cafayate, in Argentina's Calchaquí Valleys of Salta province, is a high‑altitude wine region renowned for its expressive white wines and increasingly refined reds. Vineyards sit mostly between roughly 1,700 and 2,000 meters above sea level, producing wines with vivid aromatics, bright acidity and pr… Read more
Cagliari, the capital province of southern Sardinia, sits between coastal plains and low inland hills and has a long, practical winemaking tradition tied to the island’s Mediterranean identity. Vineyards around the city produce approachable, fruit-forward wines for local consumption and export, whil… Read more
Cahors, in southwest France along the Lot River, is a historic, characterful red-wine region best known for its dark, tannic Malbecs once dubbed the "black wine". Vineyards cling to terraces and plateaus above the river, producing wines with deep color, concentrated black-fruit flavors, firm structu… Read more
Calabria occupies the ‘toe’ of Italy’s boot, a compact but historically rich wine region stretching between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. Vines here date back to the Greeks and the region is best known for robust, sun-drenched red wines and a handful of distinctive local whites. Production remains… Read more
Calatayud, in the interior of Aragón southwest of Zaragoza, is a compact but dynamic DO centered on the Jiloca river valley and surrounding high plateaus. Best known for intensely flavored, often high-alcohol red wines from old-vine Garnacha, the region blends traditional field blends and modern win… Read more
California is the United States' most prolific and diverse wine region, stretching from cool coastal districts to warm inland valleys. Its modern industry grew rapidly after Prohibition, propelled by innovation, planting of European varieties and international recognition following the 1976 Judgment… Read more
Caluso, a small town in the Canavese area of Piedmont near Turin, is best known as the historic home of the Erbaluce grape. Vineyards cling to gentle, sun-exposed slopes and have produced distinctive wines since at least the medieval period. Modern producers emphasize bright acidity, floral aromas a… Read more
Campania, in southwestern Italy, is a compact but diverse wine region stretching from the Amalfi Coast and Mount Vesuvius to the inland hills of Avellino and Benevento. Its winemaking heritage dates back to the Greeks and Romans and today mixes ancient varieties with modern winemaking. The region is… Read more
Campi Flegrei lies on the volcanic peninsula just west of Naples, a compact, historically rich wine region where vines cling to tuff slopes and coastal terraces around Pozzuoli and the Bay of Naples. Viticulture here dates back to classical times and was continuously practiced through medieval and m… Read more
Campidano di Terralba, situated on the southwestern coast of Sardinia, Italy, is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) known for its robust red wines. The area benefits from its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, creating wines with a distinct character. Historically, the region has been a c… Read more
Campo de Borja, a compact DO in Aragon's province of Zaragoza at the southern foothills of the Moncayo massif, is best known for bold Garnacha-based wines. Vineyards benefit from clear continental-Mediterranean conditions with marked diurnal shifts, producing concentrated reds and lively rosés. Hist… Read more
The Canary Islands (Spain) are an Atlantic archipelago off northwest Africa with a distinct viticultural identity shaped by volcanic soils, island microclimates and centuries of winemaking. Vineyards range from sea-level plots to high-elevation terraces; local producers sustain indigenous varieties… Read more
