THE WINE ATLAS

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France is organized as groups of wine regions, while Italy is classified by all 20 regions (province-level).

The 14 regions of France

FRANCE14 VIGNOBLES
OCÉAN ATLANTIQUEMÉDITERRANÉEBordeaux01Burgundy02Champagne03Loire04Rhône05Alsace06Beaujolais07Provence08Languedoc09Roussillon10Jura11Savoie12Southwestern region13Corsica14N

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Italy’s 20 regions

ITALIA20 REGIONI · 5 AREE
MAR TIRRENOMAR ADRIATICOMAR IONIOValle d'Aosta — As you go from upstream to downstream in the valley, elevation and main grape varieties change.01Piedmont — From Langhe Nebbiolo to other hillsides within the region.02Liguria — A region of both coastal terraced vineyards and inland reds, shaped by seas and mountains.03Lombardy — The mountain reds of Valtellina, and sparkling wines south of the lakes.04Trentino-Alto Adige — Vineyards spread from the valley floor up to the higher slopes across two areas.05Veneto — Appassimento reds, Soave whites, and the hill-grown Prosecco.06Friuli-Venezia Giulia — Learn about white grape varieties and winemaking differences on borderland hills and plains.07Emilia-Romagna — Lambrusco in the west, Sangiovese and Albana in the east.08Tuscany — Known for the inland hills of Sangiovese and the coast, also noted for international varieties.09Umbria — The reds of Montefalco and the whites of Orvieto, which cross the border of the region.10Marche — Comparing Verdicchio-producing areas: Jesi and Matelica.11Lazio — Whites around Rome and Cesanese reds inland.12Abruzzo — From the Adriatic Sea to the high mountains: Red and rosé from Montepulciano.13Molise — Among the varieties shared with neighboring regions is the name Tintilia.14Campania — On the hillsides of Irpinia, Aglianico reds and Fiano whites.15Puglia — From the north to Salento: tracking the distribution of black grape varieties and the elevation of the plateaus.16Basilicata — The Aglianico of Vulture and vineyards extending beyond the area.17Calabria — From Cirò on the Ionian Sea side to inland vineyard areas.18Sicily — Winemaking differs among Etna’s slopes, Vittoria, and Marsala.19Sardinia — Gallura and the entire island. Even with the same variety, the appellation coverage differs.20N
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Spain’s Key Wine Regions

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This is a simplified diagram indicating the peninsula area. Outlines of the Canary and Balearic Islands are omitted. Numbers represent representative locations and do not indicate appellation boundaries or area. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Rioja: Interpreting the three regions and ageing Ebro River Basin
  2. Ribera del Duero: High inland Tempranillo Castilla y León
  3. Rías Baixas: The sea and Albariño The Atlantic side of Galicia
  4. Rueda: Reading Verdejo as an inland white Castilla y León
  5. Priorat: Reading vineyards through slopes and grape varieties Inland Catalonia
  6. Jumilla: Monastrell and the Inland Southeast Spanning Murcia and Albacete
  7. Cava: Distinguish origin, time on lees, and sweetness/dryness Key point: Penedès. The production area covers several regions.
  8. Sherry: Understanding flor and solera separately Southwestern Andalusia
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Portugal's Main Wine Regions

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This is the location map of the mainland. Madeira and the Azores are outside the scope of this map. Madeira can be studied in a detailed article. Outline: Natural Earth 1:110m. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not show the exact area of appellations. Numbers for adjoining locations are shifted and connected with lines.
  1. Vinho Verde: Don’t group all northwest Portuguese whites as one Northwestern Area
  2. Douro: understanding Port, red, and white from the same valley Northern inland, Douro River
  3. Dão: A Region Surrounded by Mountains and Encruzado Central-northern mainland
  4. Bairrada: Baga reds and sparkling wines Central mainland, closer to the coast
  5. Alentejo: Differences within a hot, dry region Southern mainland, around Évora
  6. Setúbal Peninsula: Palmela and Moscatel South of Lisbon

Regions outside the scope of the diagram: Madeira: detailed article →

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Major production regions in Germany

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Representative locations of 7 principal production areas are shown. The overall picture of all 13 regions can be studied in the first article. Outline: Natural Earth 1:110m. Numbers show representative locations and do not indicate appellation areas. For nearby sites, numbers are shifted and connected with lines.
  1. Mosel: Reading the River’s Meanders and Slopes Western & Around Bernkastel
  2. Rheingau: Where the Rhine River turns west Right Bank of the Rhine
  3. Rheinhessen: Rolling hills and diverse white varieties South of Mainz
  4. Pfalz: A Region Sheltered by Forest and Bordering Alsace Southwest – east side of the Haardt
  5. Nahe: How to understand the diversity of soils Western Tributaries of the Rhine
  6. Baden: A North-South Stretching Land of Burgunder Southwest – around Kaiserstuhl
  7. Franken: The Main River and Silvaner Around the Main River & Würzburg
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Major wine regions of Austria

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This map indicates the locations of five representative sites. These are not DAC boundaries. Contours: Natural Earth 1:110m. The numbers show representative points; they do not indicate the area or zone of the appellation. Numbers for nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Danube environs: from Wachau eastward Danube river, near Dürnstein
  2. Weinviertel: A DAC focusing on grape varieties Northeast Niederösterreich
  3. Burgenland: Read Separately by Red and Sweet Styles Around Lake Neusiedl
  4. Steiermark: The three DACs and local names Southern hills
  5. Vienna’s mixed planting and co-fermentation: Blending starting in the vineyard. Vineyards in northern Vienna
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Major wine regions of Hungary

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This is a location map of 6 principal sites. The point for Balaton indicates the northern shore and does not represent the entire region or the location of Somló. Outline: Natural Earth 1:110m. Numbers show representative locations and do not indicate appellation areas. For nearby sites, numbers are shifted and connected with lines.
  1. Tokaj: Rivers and Hills, Dry and Sweet Northeast area, near Tokaj
  2. Eger: Learning About Red and White Blends Northern Bükk foothills
  3. Villány: Cabernet Franc and Geographical Indication Southern, near the Croatia border
  4. Szekszárd: Kadarka and Bikavér Southern, west of the Danube River
  5. Balaton and Somló: From lakeshore to independent hills Lake Balaton north shore, near Badacsony
  6. Upper Pannonia: Sopron reds and Etyek sparkling Northwest: around Sopron
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Major wine regions of Greece

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This is a location map of 7 principal sites, not appellation boundaries. The outline of the islands from Natural Earth 1:10m has been simplified for display. Numbers show representative locations and do not indicate appellation areas. For nearby sites, numbers are shifted and connected with lines.
  1. Naoussa: Xinomavro—Extraction and Maturation Northern Macedonia
  2. Nemea: Altitude differences and Agiorgitiko Northeastern Peloponnese
  3. Mantinia: Plateau’s Moschofilero Central-northern Peloponnese
  4. Santorini: Training system for wind and origin Aegean Sea & Cyclades Islands
  5. Crete: Indigenous varieties and multiple appellations Southern Heraklion, Crete
  6. Samos: Muscat and sweet wine options Eastern Aegean & Samos Island
  7. Retsina: when is the resin added Central area, Attica
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Major wine regions of Switzerland

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This is a location map showing representative points for major regions. It does not indicate appellation boundaries. The Natural Earth 1:10m outlines are simplified for display. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not reflect the area or boundaries of appellations. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Valais: Upper Rhône and a diversity of varieties Southwest – Upper Rhône
  2. Vaud: Chasselas on the lakeshore and the origin of the region name Western & Around Lake Geneva
  3. Geneva: Rivers and lakes, diversification of grape varieties Westernmost tip: Geneva
  4. German-speaking region: Pinot Noir as the axis from east to west Northeastern area: Reference point Graubünden
  5. Ticino: Merlot on the southern side of the Alps Southern, Ticino
  6. Three Lakes area: Rosé and unfiltered Chasselas Northwest: the Three Lakes District
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Major wine regions of the US

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This map shows the location of the contiguous 48 states, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. The dots mark representative locations of major wine regions, not AVA boundaries. This is a simplified version of Natural Earth 1:10m. The numbers represent representative locations and do not indicate the area or boundaries of appellations. For nearby points, the numbers have been shifted and connected by lines.
  1. Napa Valley: From valley floor to mountain vineyards Western & California
  2. Sonoma: Pinot Noir from the fog, reds from inland Western & California
  3. Central Coast: Cool Air Through East–West Valleys Western & Santa Barbara
  4. Lodi and the interior: Remember the Delta winds Western & California Inland
  5. Oregon: From Willamette to the south and border region Northwest: representative sites of Willamette
  6. Washington: Rain shadow and the Columbia Valley Northwest: representative sites of Columbia Valley
  7. New York: Riesling from the lakes and Merlot from the sea Eastern & Finger Lakes featured locations
  8. Virginia: Cabernet Franc and Aromatic Whites Eastern & Virginia featured locations
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Australia’s major regions

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This is a location map showing representative points for major regions. It does not indicate appellation boundaries. The Natural Earth 1:10m outlines are simplified for display. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not reflect the area or boundaries of appellations. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Barossa: Valley reds and the heights of Eden South Australia / Barossa
  2. Clare and Adelaide Hills: comparing whites South Australia / Clare representative site
  3. McLaren Vale: Sea and Grenache South Australia / East coast of the gulf
  4. Coonawarra: Terra Rossa and Cabernet South Australia / Southeast region
  5. Western Australia: Maritime Cabernet and Whites Western Australia, southwestern tip
  6. Hunter: Warm region Semillon New South Wales – eastern part
  7. Orange and Canberra: Understanding the regions by altitude Eastern & Canberra featured locations
  8. Victoria: Yarra and Mornington Peninsula Victoria: representative sites in Yarra
  9. Tasmania: Pinot and sparkling wines from a cool island Tasmania: representative northern locations
  10. Large inland regions: Diversity of rivers and wine uses Representative inland and Murray–Darling locations
  11. Rutherglen: Fortification, Oak Aging, Blending Victoria: inland northeast
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Major wine regions of New Zealand

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  1. Northern Region: Northland and Auckland Northern North Island
  2. Gisborne: The diversity of Chardonnay and white wines Eastern North Island
  3. Hawke’s Bay: gravel plains and reds Eastern North Island
  4. Wairarapa and Martinborough Southeastern North Island
  5. Marlborough: Reading the Three Valleys Northeast South Island
  6. Nelson: Comparing hills and plains Northern South Island
  7. North Canterbury and Waipara Eastern South Island
  8. Waitaki Valley: cool vineyards along the river Eastern South Island
  9. Central Otago: Inland Pinot Inland South Island
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Key Wine Regions of Chile

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This is the main map of continental Chile. Islands are omitted. Boundaries do not indicate appellation borders. The Natural Earth 1:10m outline is simplified for display purposes. Numbers mark representative locations and do not indicate the area or zone of each appellation. Closely spaced sites are offset and connected with lines.
  1. North: Atacama and Coquimbo Northern Limarí
  2. Aconcagua: From Inland to the Coast North-central
  3. Casablanca and San Antonio Central coastline
  4. Maipo: Cabernet and foothill vineyards Andean side of the central area
  5. Rapel: Cachapoal and Colchagua Central area Rapel
  6. Curicó and Maule: Volume and diversity in the central-southern regions South-central
  7. Itata: Old-vine País and Cinsault Southern region
  8. From Biobío to Austral Southern Mageco
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Argentina’s main producing regions

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  1. Mendoza: Luján de Cuyo and Maipú Northern Mendoza
  2. Uco Valley: From elevation to plots Western Mendoza
  3. Eastern Mendoza and San Rafael Southern Mendoza
  4. San Juan: From Syrah to Highlands Northern Cujot
  5. Northwest: Salta and the Calchaquí Valley Northwest Cafayate
  6. La Rioja: Torrontés of Famatina Northwest Famatina
  7. Patagonia: Rivers, Winds, Latitude Northern Patagonia
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Major Wine Regions of South Africa

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  1. Stellenbosch: Cabernet from mountains and sea Eastern Cape Town
  2. Paarl and Franschhoek: Inland valleys Cape interior
  3. Constantia: History of sweet wines and cool-climate whites Cape Peninsula
  4. Swartland: old vines and soil differences Northwest Cape
  5. Breede River basin: white, sparkling, and inland water Breede River basin
  6. South Coast: Elgin and Walker Bay Southern Coast
  7. Inland and northern areas: expand wine regions along the rivers Northern Cape – Orange River
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Canada's major regions

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  1. Niagara Peninsula: Between the lake and the escarpment. Southern Ontario
  2. Ontario's two lakeshore regions Eastern edge of Lake Ontario
  3. Okanagan: Reading a Long North-South Valley BC Inland
  4. BC’s Inland and Pacific Coast BC Vancouver Island
  5. Quebec: Cold hardiness and regional certification Southern Quebec
  6. Nova Scotia: Coastal Whites and Sparkling Nova Scotia
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Romania’s main wine regions

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  1. Transylvania: Whites and sparkling wines from the hills Transylvania
  2. The Moldavia region: Cotnari and Vrancea Northeastern Romania
  3. Dealu Mare: reading red wines from the foothills Muntenia
  4. Oltenia: Indigenous Varieties of Drăgășani Oltenia
  5. West: Banat and Crișana/Maramureș Banat-Recaș
  6. Dobrogea and Danube Terraces Dobrogea
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Major Regions of Bulgaria

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  1. Danube Plain: northern reds and whites Northern Pleven area
  2. Black Sea side: Dimiat and white wine regions Black Sea coast / Varna
  3. Rose Valley: Aromatic mountain whites Sub-Balkan Karlovo
  4. Thracian Lowlands: Local reds and blends Southern, Plovdiv
  5. Struma River Basin: The diversity of Melnik Southwest – Melnik
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Major Wine Regions of Moldova

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This is a location map showing representative points for major regions. It does not indicate appellation boundaries. The Natural Earth 1:10m outlines are simplified for display. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not reflect the area or boundaries of appellations. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Codru: Forested Hills and Whites & Sparkling Central area Codru
  2. Ștefan Vodă: River terraces and reds Around Purcari in the southeast
  3. Valea lui Traian: Southwestern Terrain Southwest region around Cahors
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Main regions of Georgia

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  1. Kakheti Eastern region
  2. Kartli Central
  3. Imereti Western Inland
  4. Racha-Lechkhumi Northwest Inland
  5. Black Sea coast and Meskheti Western Coastal
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Slovenia’s main regions

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  1. Podravje Northeast
  2. Posavje Southeast
  3. Brda and Primorska Western part
  4. Vipava Valley Western Inland
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Major Croatian wine regions

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  1. Slavonia and the Danube East Inland
  2. Croatian Uplands Northwest Inland
  3. Istria and Kvarner Northern Adriatic
  4. Dalmatia Southern coastline
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Main regions of Luxembourg

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  1. Around Grevenmacher More northern
  2. From Remich to Schengen South-facing
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Major regions of the UK

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  1. Key regions of the southeast Southeast England
  2. Essex and the East East England
  3. Western region: Wessex West England
  4. Wales Wales
  5. Thames basin and the Midlands/North Central England
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Key regions of Uruguay

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  1. Canelones and the South Southern region
  2. Maldonado and Rocha Atlantic side
  3. Colonia and the Uruguay River region Western part
  4. Ribera and Central Region Northern inland
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Japan's major regions

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This is a location map showing representative points for major regions. It does not indicate appellation boundaries. The Natural Earth 1:10m outlines are simplified for display. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not reflect the area or boundaries of appellations. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Yamanashi: Differentiating Koshu from the Kofu Basin Honshu, inland
  2. Nagano: An Overview of the Five Wine Valleys Honshu, inland
  3. Hokkaido: Coolness and adaptation for winter survival Hokkaido
  4. Yamagata: Region for fruit production and wine grape growing Honshu - Tohoku
  5. Niigata: Tracing the history of breeding from Joetsu Honshu, Sea of Japan side
  6. Osaka: Viticulture in Kawachi and the GI Honshu - Kinki
  7. Kyushu: Understanding the adaptations of warm-climate areas from Tsuno Kyushu / Miyazaki
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