Wine regions

592 wine regions, including 111 written guides to their grapes, climate and labels. Explore the protected wine names below, or browse American AVAs by state.

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RegionTypeVineyard area
  1. AbruzzoItalyAbruzzo is the Adriatic Italian region best known for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, with important white wines and the cherry-coloured Cerasuolo style.GI
  2. Adelaide HillsAustraliaAdelaide Hills is an elevated wine region southeast of Adelaide, known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as a fresher style of Shiraz.GI
  3. AzoresPortugalThe Azores are Portugal’s Atlantic island wine region, with volcanic vineyard landscapes and distinctive local white grapes.GI
  4. BairradaPortugalBairrada is a coastal Portuguese region associated with Baga reds and an important tradition of sparkling wine.PDO
  5. BalatonHungaryBalaton is a broad Hungarian wine area around the lake, with several distinct districts and an especially rich white-wine tradition.GI
  6. BasilicataItalyBasilicata is a southern Italian wine region most strongly associated with Aglianico grown around the extinct Vulture volcano.GI
  7. BeaujolaisFranceBeaujolais is the French home of Gamay, producing wines from early-drinking regional bottlings to distinctive cru wines capable of ageing.GI
  8. BizeljskoSloveniaBizeljsko is an eastern Slovenian wine area known for its local wines and repnice, underground chambers dug into sandy deposits.Region
  9. BurgenlandAustriaBurgenland is Austria’s eastern wine region, with important red-wine districts and a celebrated tradition of sweet wines around Lake Neusiedl.GI
  10. CafayateArgentinaCafayate is the main wine-producing area of Salta and a reference point for Argentine Torrontés.GI
  11. CampaniaItalyCampania is a southern Italian wine region with a strong identity built around Aglianico reds and the white grapes Fiano, Greco and Falanghina.GI
  12. CasablancaChileCasablanca is a coastal Chilean valley known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and cool-climate reds.GI
  13. ColchaguaChileColchagua is a central Chilean wine valley especially associated with Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Syrah.GI
  14. ConstantiaSouth AfricaConstantia is the historic Cape Peninsula wine area known for Sauvignon Blanc and a continuing tradition of sweet Muscat wine.GI
  15. CoonawarraAustraliaCoonawarra is the Limestone Coast region most closely associated with Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Its best-known vineyards occupy a narrow band of red soil over limestone.GI
  16. CreteGreeceCrete is a Greek island wine region with a particularly rich local-grape tradition, including Vidiano, Vilana, Kotsifali and Liatiko.GI
  17. Croatian UplandsCroatiaThe Croatian Uplands, or Bregovita Hrvatska, unite several hilly wine districts in central and northwestern Croatia.GI
  18. DalmatiaCroatiaDalmatia is Croatia’s southern Adriatic wine region, combining coastal, island and inland vineyards with a wealth of local grapes.GI
  19. DouroPortugalThe Douro is the steep-sided northern Portuguese wine region that produces both Port and dry Douro wines.PDO
  20. ElginSouth AfricaElgin is an elevated Cape South Coast wine district whose cool conditions suit Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and aromatic whites.GI
  21. Emilia-RomagnaItalyEmilia-Romagna combines the Lambrusco traditions of Emilia with Sangiovese and Albana in Romagna, plus several smaller wine districts.GI
  22. FrankenGermanyFranken is a German wine region along the Main and its tributaries, especially associated with Silvaner and the distinctive Bocksbeutel bottle.GI
  23. FranschhoekSouth AfricaFranschhoek is a historic Cape wine valley with a strong visitor culture and a notable inheritance of old Sémillon vineyards.GI
  24. Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItalyFriuli-Venezia Giulia is a northeastern Italian wine region known for detailed whites, native grapes and a tradition of skin-contact winemaking.GI
  25. GenevaSwitzerlandGeneva’s vineyards combine traditional Gamay and Chasselas with a diverse range of newer and international varieties near the city.GI
  26. Gimblett GravelsNew ZealandGimblett Gravels is a soil-defined winegrowing district in Hawke’s Bay, especially associated with Syrah and Bordeaux-style red blends.Region
  27. GisborneNew ZealandGisborne is an east-coast North Island region whose wine identity is led by Chardonnay and aromatic whites.GI
  28. Goriška BrdaSloveniaGoriška Brda is a hilly Slovenian wine district on the Italian border, with Rebula a defining local white grape.Region
  29. GraubündenSwitzerlandGraubünden is an eastern Swiss wine region with a strong Pinot Noir identity and a small but distinctive tradition of the white grape Completer.GI
  30. Hemel-en-AardeSouth AfricaHemel-en-Aarde is the wine area inland from Hermanus formed by three adjacent wards, especially known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.Region
  31. Hunter ValleyAustraliaHunter Valley is a New South Wales winegrowing zone famous for Sémillon that develops toast and honeyed complexity in bottle, and for savoury Shiraz.Region
  32. HvarCroatiaHvar is a Dalmatian wine island where Plavac Mali reds and local white varieties such as Bogdanuša create a diverse wine identity.Region
  33. ImeretiGeorgiaImereti is western Georgia’s wine region around Kutaisi, particularly associated with Tsitska, Tsolikouri and Krakhuna whites.GI
  34. IstriaCroatiaCroatian Istria is an Adriatic peninsula wine region particularly associated with Malvazija Istarska whites and Teran reds.GI
  35. JerezSpainJerez is the Andalusian wine region of Sherry, with dry flor-aged wines, oxidative styles and sweet wines made by different methods.PDO
  36. JumillaSpainJumilla is the southeastern Spanish appellation whose red-wine identity centres on Monastrell, also known as Mourvèdre.PDO
  37. JuraFranceJura is a small eastern French wine region known for Savagnin, distinctive light-coloured reds and a wide range of traditional wine styles.GI
  38. KakhetiGeorgiaKakheti is eastern Georgia’s principal wine region, strongly associated with Saperavi reds and Rkatsiteli-based whites and amber wines.GI
  39. KamptalAustriaKamptal is the Lower Austrian region around the Kamp river and Langenlois, known for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.GI
  40. KartliGeorgiaKartli is central Georgia’s wine area, known for Chinuri and Goruli Mtsvane whites as well as local red varieties.GI
  41. KorčulaCroatiaKorčula is a Dalmatian island with a particularly strong white-wine identity, centred on Pošip, Grk and Rukatac.Region
  42. KrasSloveniaKras is Slovenia’s Karst wine district, strongly associated with Teran red wine and Vitovska whites.Region
  43. KremstalAustriaKremstal is a Lower Austrian wine region around Krems on the Danube, with dry Grüner Veltliner and Riesling its defining wines.GI
  44. La ManchaSpainLa Mancha is the large central Spanish wine appellation associated with Airén whites, Cencibel reds and a growing variety of other grapes.PDO
  45. Lake Erie North ShoreCanadaLake Erie North Shore is a southern Ontario appellation with a long growing season and a broad range of red and white grapes.Region
  46. LavauxSwitzerlandLavaux is the terraced vineyard landscape above Lake Geneva in Vaud, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and closely associated with Chasselas.GI
  47. LeithabergAustriaLeithaberg is a Burgenland wine origin on the hills west of Lake Neusiedl, known for both white wines and Blaufränkisch reds.GI
  48. LeydaChileLeyda is a coastal Chilean wine area within San Antonio, known for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.GI
  49. Luján de CuyoArgentinaLuján de Cuyo is a historic Mendoza vineyard area whose best-known wines are Malbec. Its DOC is a more specific claim than the place name alone.GI
  50. Maipo ValleyChileMaipo Valley is Chile’s classic Cabernet Sauvignon origin, extending around Santiago from Andean foothills towards the coastal side of the valley.GI
  51. MaipúArgentinaMaipú is one of Mendoza’s historic wine areas, with long-established cellars and vineyards that extend beyond Malbec.GI
  52. MantiniaGreeceMantinia is the high-plateau Peloponnese appellation known for aromatic Moschofilero white wines, both still and sparkling.PDO
  53. MarcheItalyMarche is an Adriatic Italian region whose wine identity combines Verdicchio whites with red-wine origins such as Conero and Piceno.GI
  54. MartinboroughNew ZealandMartinborough is the southern Wairarapa wine area most closely associated with small-production Pinot Noir.Region
  55. MendozaArgentinaMendoza is Argentina’s principal wine province, spanning old vineyard districts near the city and higher sites along the Andes.Region
  56. Mornington PeninsulaAustraliaMornington Peninsula is a maritime Victorian wine region where Pinot Noir leads the reds and Chardonnay and Pinot Gris lead the whites.GI
  57. NaoussaGreeceNaoussa is the northern Greek appellation for dry red Xinomavro, grown on the foothills and eastern slopes of Mount Vermio.PDO
  58. NavarraSpainNavarra is a northern Spanish wine appellation with a long Garnacha and rosé tradition, plus varied reds and whites.PDO
  59. NelsonNew ZealandNelson is the wine region at the northern end of New Zealand’s South Island, with contrasting hillside and plain vineyards.GI
  60. NemeaGreeceNemea is the Peloponnese appellation for Agiorgitiko red wines, ranging from fresh and youthful to structured and ageworthy.PDO
  61. NeuchâtelSwitzerlandNeuchâtel is a Swiss lakeside wine origin known for Pinot Noir, Chasselas and the local specialities Œil-de-Perdrix and Non-Filtré.GI
  62. NeuquénArgentinaNeuquén is a Patagonian wine province whose modern industry is closely associated with San Patricio del Chañar.Region
  63. NeusiedlerseeAustriaNeusiedlersee is an eastern Burgenland origin associated with Zweigelt reds and a range of sweet wines.GI
  64. Niagara PeninsulaCanadaNiagara Peninsula is Ontario’s largest wine appellation, with diverse sub-appellations shaped by Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment.Region
  65. Nova ScotiaCanadaNova Scotia is an Atlantic Canadian wine province known for lively whites, sparkling wines and its signature Tidal Bay designation.Region
  66. PaarlSouth AfricaPaarl is a historic Cape wine district along the Berg River, with a broad range of red and white wines.GI
  67. PatagoniaArgentinaArgentine Patagonia is a broad southern wine area, ranging from established river valleys in Río Negro and Neuquén to much smaller vineyards farther south.Region
  68. PelješacCroatiaPelješac is a Dalmatian peninsula especially associated with Plavac Mali reds and the named vineyard origins Dingač and Postup.Region
  69. PenedèsSpainPenedès is a Catalan wine region where Xarel·lo leads a wide range of whites, alongside reds, rosés and sparkling wines.PDO
  70. PfalzGermanyPfalz is a large southwestern German wine region with a strong Riesling identity and a substantial range of white and red grapes.GI
  71. PiedmontItalyPiedmont is the northwestern Italian region of Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Gavi and Asti, with many distinct vineyard landscapes.GI
  72. PrekmurjeSloveniaPrekmurje is a small northeastern Slovenian wine district with vineyards in the Goričko hills near the Austrian and Hungarian borders.Region
  73. Prince Edward CountyCanadaPrince Edward County is an Ontario wine appellation on Lake Ontario, with limestone-based soils and a strong association with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.Region
  74. ProvenceFranceProvence is a Mediterranean wine region especially associated with dry rosé, with distinctive red and white traditions as well.GI
  75. PugliaItalyPuglia stretches along Italy’s Adriatic southeast, with Primitivo and Negroamaro among its best-known grapes and a substantial range of local origins.GI
  76. Rhône valleyFranceThe Rhône valley links two distinct vineyard landscapes: a northern sector associated with Syrah and a southern sector where Grenache-led blends are prominent.GI
  77. RobertsonSouth AfricaRobertson is a Breede River Valley wine district producing still, sparkling and sweet wines across a wide range of grapes.GI
  78. RuedaSpainRueda is the Spanish white-wine appellation most closely associated with Verdejo.PDO
  79. Rías BaixasSpainRías Baixas is Galicia’s Atlantic white-wine region, best known for Albariño.PDO
  80. Río NegroArgentinaRío Negro is one of Patagonia’s established wine provinces, with older river-valley vineyards and a notable tradition of Sémillon and Riesling.Region
  81. SachsenGermanySachsen is Germany’s easternmost wine region, with small vineyards and stone terraces along the Elbe around Dresden and Meissen.GI
  82. SaltaArgentinaSalta is a northern Argentine wine province whose vineyards occupy high valleys, with Cafayate its main centre.Region
  83. SantoriniGreeceSantorini is the Aegean volcanic wine island best known for dry Assyrtiko and the sweet dried-grape wine Vinsanto.PDO
  84. SardiniaItalySardinia is an Italian island wine region with distinctive local names and traditions, including Cannonau reds, Vermentino whites and Carignano del Sulcis.GI
  85. SavoieFranceSavoie is an Alpine wine region of eastern France, with local white grapes and Mondeuse reds providing its clearest points of distinction.GI
  86. SetúbalPortugalSetúbal is the Portuguese wine area south of Lisbon, known for fortified Moscatel and the wider peninsula’s dry wines.Region
  87. SicilyItalySicily is a large and varied Italian wine region whose local grapes range from Nero d’Avola and Grillo to Etna’s Nerello Mascalese and Carricante.GI
  88. Similkameen ValleyCanadaSimilkameen Valley is a dry, windy British Columbia wine region around Cawston and Keremeos, with diverse red and white varieties.GI
  89. SlavoniaCroatiaSlavonia is a continental Croatian wine region with a particularly strong identity built around Graševina whites.GI
  90. Slovenska IstraSloveniaSlovenska Istra is Slovenia’s coastal Istrian wine district, with Malvazija whites and Refošk reds among its principal local references.Region
  91. SteiermarkAustriaSteiermark, or Styria, is a southern Austrian wine region especially associated with white wines and the distinctive Schilcher rosé tradition.GI
  92. StellenboschSouth AfricaStellenbosch is a major Cape wine district, especially associated with Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style red blends.GI
  93. SwartlandSouth AfricaSwartland is the Cape district north of Cape Town known for bush vines, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and a strong independent-producer culture.GI
  94. SzekszárdHungarySzekszárd is a Hungarian wine district with distinctive traditions of Kadarka, Kékfrankos and Bikavér red blends.Region
  95. TasmaniaAustraliaTasmania is Australia’s island wine region, particularly associated with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and traditional-method sparkling wine.GI
  96. ToroSpainToro is a Spanish wine appellation best known for reds made from Tinta de Toro, the local form of Tempranillo.PDO
  97. TuscanyItalyTuscany is the central Italian region most closely associated with Sangiovese, from Chianti Classico to Brunello di Montalcino.GI
  98. Uco ValleyArgentinaUco Valley is a high-lying wine area southwest of Mendoza city, containing Tupungato, Tunuyán and San Carlos.GI
  99. UmbriaItalyUmbria is a central Italian wine region with Sagrantino reds around Montefalco and important white-wine traditions centred on Orvieto and local grapes.GI
  100. ValaisSwitzerlandValais is Switzerland’s largest wine-growing region, with terraced vineyards along the upper Rhône and a rich collection of local grape varieties.GI
  101. ValdeorrasSpainValdeorras is an inland Galician appellation along the Sil, known for Godello whites and Mencía reds.PDO
  102. VaudSwitzerlandVaud is a western Swiss wine region especially associated with Chasselas and place-led white wines around Lake Geneva.GI
  103. VenetoItalyVeneto is the northeastern Italian region behind Valpolicella, Soave and much of Prosecco, with still, sparkling and dried-grape wines.GI
  104. VillányHungaryVillány is a southern Hungarian wine district with a strong red-wine identity and a particular focus on Cabernet Franc.Region
  105. Vipava ValleySloveniaVipava Valley is a western Slovenian wine district with a particularly rich tradition of local white grapes, including Zelen and Pinela.Region
  106. WachauAustriaWachau is the terraced Danube wine region best known for dry Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.GI
  107. WairarapaNew ZealandWairarapa is the southern North Island wine region containing Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton. Pinot Noir is its best-known grape.GI
  108. Walker BaySouth AfricaWalker Bay is the coastal wine district around Hermanus, containing the Hemel-en-Aarde wards and other distinct growing areas.GI
  109. WeinviertelAustriaWeinviertel is a large Lower Austrian wine region whose DAC identity centres on dry, peppery Grüner Veltliner.GI
  110. WienAustriaWien is Vienna’s urban wine-growing region, with Wiener Gemischter Satz its most distinctive protected wine tradition.GI
  111. ŠtajerskaSloveniaŠtajerska is a northeastern Slovenian wine district with a strong white-wine tradition, including Šipon, the local name for Furmint.Region
  112. Port WineRegion
  113. sherrySpainRegion
  114. Madeira wine (DOC)PortugalRegion
  115. Tokaj wine regionHungary, SlovakiaRegion5,500 ha
  116. MontferratItalyRegion
  117. Bordeaux wine regionFranceRegion
  118. RecașRomaniaRegion
  119. Alto Douro Wine RegionPortugalRegion
  120. Burgundy wine regionFranceGI

Protected wine names

1,650 registered wine names in the European Commission’s eAmbrosia register, including protected names from outside the EU. PDO ties a wine to a defined origin and specification; PGI covers a geographical indication with its own production rules. These are legal designations, so one regional guide can sit alongside several protected names.

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Source: European Commission, eAmbrosia. Fetched 26 Oct 2026. Only registered, non-removed wine records are included. Open a name for its protection date and official sources.