Major wine regions and what they're known for
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| Bordeaux | France; Cabernet/Merlot reds; Sauternes sweet whites Left Bank Cab-dominant, Right Bank Merlot; structured, age-worthy. |
| Burgundy | France; Pinot Noir (red) and Chardonnay (white) Terroir-driven; Côte d'Or makes many top crus; elegant and nuanced. |
| Champagne | France; traditional-method sparkling wine Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier; high acidity, fine mousse. |
| Rhône Valley | France; Syrah (north) and Grenache blends (south) Northern wines are peppery Syrah; southern GSM blends are ripe and spicy. |
| Loire Valley | France; Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc From crisp Sancerre to Vouvray (dry to sweet) and Chinon reds. |
| Alsace | France; aromatic whites, especially Riesling and Gewürztraminer Mostly varietal-labeled; dry to off-dry; great with spicy cuisine. |
| Provence | France; dry rosé Pale, herbal, citrus-tinged rosés; classic with Mediterranean fare. |
| Beaujolais | France; Gamay reds Fresh, low-tannin reds from Nouveau to complex cru bottlings. |
| Tuscany | Italy; Sangiovese (Chianti, Brunello) Cherry, herbs, firm tannins; ideal with tomato-based dishes. |
| Piedmont | Italy; Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresco) Powerful, tannic wines with tar and roses; also Barbera, Dolcetto. |
| Veneto | Italy; Prosecco and Amarone Glera-based sparkling; dried-grape Amarone is rich and full-bodied. |
| Sicily | Italy; Nero d’Avola reds; Etna (Nerello, Carricante) Sunny island with fresh coastal whites and volcanic, mineral reds. |
| Rioja | Spain; Tempranillo-based reds Often oak-aged; Crianza to Gran Reserva; vanilla, dill, red fruit. |
| Ribera del Duero | Spain; robust Tempranillo reds High-altitude vineyards; darker fruit, firmer tannins than Rioja. |
| Douro | Portugal; Port fortified wine; also dry reds Steep schist terraces; Touriga Nacional–led blends. |
| Mosel | Germany; Riesling Slate soils; from bone-dry to lusciously sweet; vivid acidity. |
| Napa Valley | USA; Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe, full-bodied Cabs with oak; also notable Chardonnay and Merlot. |
| Sonoma County | USA; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel Diverse AVAs, from cool coast to warm inland; many styles. |
| Willamette Valley | USA; Pinot Noir Cool-climate elegance; red cherry and earth; also quality Chardonnay. |
| Columbia Valley | USA; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling Washington’s largest AVA; sunny days, cool nights; strong value. |
| Mendoza | Argentina; Malbec High-elevation Andes vineyards; plush fruit, moderate tannin. |
| Maipo Valley | Chile; Cabernet Sauvignon Classic Chilean Cab; minty notes; structured, food-friendly reds. |
| Marlborough | New Zealand; Sauvignon Blanc Zesty, grassy, passionfruit-driven whites; also Pinot Noir. |
| Barossa Valley | Australia; Shiraz Old vines; rich, jammy reds with spice and chocolate notes. |
| Stellenbosch | South Africa; Cabernet blends; Chenin Blanc Granite and shale soils; savory, structured reds; vibrant Chenin. |