Argentina
Argentina is a New World region that is most known for a bold and fruity style of Malbec. The country accounts for over 75% of the world’s Malbec wines.
Top wines from Argentina:
- Malbec
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bonarda
- Syrah
- Torrontes
- Pinot Noir
Australia
Australia is most famous for Shiraz, a very rich, smoky, and fruit-forward style of Syrah. Australia has three distinct climate areas offering a range of wines.
Top wines from Australia:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Shiraz
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
Austria
Austria is a cold climate growing region famous for Guner Veltliner wines. Austria is known for its minerally white wines and spicy red wines.
Top wines from Austria:
- Gruner Veltiner
- Zweigelt
- Blaufrankisch
- Blauer Portugieser
- Pinot Blanc
Chile
Chile is a cool climate region most known for its lean and fruity Bordeaux blends. Chile is divided into three areas, from the coast to the Andes Mountains.
Top wines from Chile:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Bordeaux Blend
- Petit Verdot
- Syrah
- Carmenere
- Cariñena
France
A wine region known for earthy and mineral-driven wines with heightened acidity. The country can be divided into three zones by the climate.
Top wines from France:
Northern France
Cool Climate
- Champagne
- Muscadet
- Loire Sauvignon Blanc
- Burgundy Chardonnay
- Loire Chenin Blanc
- Alsace Riesling
- Burgundy Pinot Noir
Central France
Warm Climate
- Bordeaux Semillon
- Beaujolais Gamay
- Red Bordeaux blend
- Northern Rhone Syrah
- Sauternais
Southern France
Warm Climate
- Limoux Sparkling
- Provence Rosé
- Rhone blend
- Corbieres Carignan
- Cahors Malbec
Germany
Germany is a cool climate growing region known mostly for Riesling as well as ripe and rustic Pinot Noir.
Top wines from Germany:
- Riesling
- Muller-Thurgau
- Pinot Noir
- Dornfelder
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Blanc
- Silvaner
Italy
Italy is known for its concentrated rustic wines. At the moment, there are about 350 official Italian wine varieties.
Top wines from Italy:
- Prosecco
- Moscato D’asti
- Pinot Grigio
- Soave
- Barbera
- Valpolicella
- Barolo
- Lambrusco
- Vermentino
- Chianti
- Super Tuscan
- Montepulciano
- Vin Santo
- Grenache
- Negroamaro
- Primitivo
- Nero D’Avola
- Marsala
New Zealand
New Zealand is a cool climate region most known for its intensity flavored Sauvignon Blanc. Expect wines to taste tart, light-bodied, and elegant.
Top wines from New Zealand:
- Suvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
- Bordeaux Blend
Portugal
Portugal is most famous for Port, but also produces excellent dry wines with more than 200 native wine grapes.
Top wines from Portugal:
- Touriga Nacional
- Tempranillo
- Alicante Boushet
- Trincadeira
- Arinto
- Fernao Pires
South Africa
South Africa is a hot climate region known for a full-bodied savory reds and rich fruity whites. Much of South Africa’s wine grapes are used for brandy.
Top wines from South Africa:
- Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinotage
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Chardonnay
- Semillon
Spain
A region most know for its full-bodied fruity wines with subtle claylike earth notes. The country can be divided into three major climates.
Top wines from Spain:
Central Spain
These wines contain high acidity, they're tart and have mineral flavors.
Cool Climate
- Albariño
- Mencia
Northern Spain
These wines have medium acidity, ripe fruit, and mineral flavors.
Warm Climate
- Cava
- Verdejo
- Garnacha
- Carignan
- Priorat
- Rioja
- Ribera del Duero
Southern Spain
These wines have medium acidity, sweet fruit, and rustic clay flavors.
Hot Climate
- Garnacha
- Mourvedre
- Sherry
United States
California wines have rich ripe fruit flavors and medium acidity. The coastal areas are cool enough for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Top wines from United States:
California
Hot Climate
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Zinfandel
Northwest
A slightly cooler region than California, producing red wines with higher acidity and ripe fruit flavors.
Warm Climate
- Bordeaux Blend
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Pinot Gris
Northeast
A cool climate region most known for its native American hybrid grapes that survive icy winters. Reds range from slightly sweet to dry and rustic. Whites are zesty.
Cool Climate
- Concord
- Niagara
- Rosé
- Merlot
- Riesling