Wine Countries of the World

Every country with something meaningful to say about wine — from the classic European producers to the emerging stars of the Americas, Africa and the Pacific.

Australia

Oceania

Australia now challenges the Old World across Shiraz, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling.

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France

Europe

The reference point for the world's greatest wines - Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhône define how we judge everything else.

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Italy

Europe

The most fun wine country in the world - Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and thousands of native varieties served with pasta, pizza and passion.

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Spain

Europe

The largest vineyard area in the world and a rising star - Tempranillo, Garnacha and barely-believable-value Godello and Albariño.

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Portugal

Europe

The home of Port and a treasure-trove of native grapes that most wine lovers have barely discovered yet.

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United States

North America

Napa Cabernet, Oregon Pinot Noir and Sonoma Chardonnay - the New World's most influential, ambitious wine country.

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New Zealand

Oceania

The small island nation that redefined Sauvignon Blanc and now makes some of the world's most exciting Pinot Noir.

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Argentina

South America

The high-altitude land of Malbec - bold, perfumed reds from the foothills of the Andes plus the world's most aromatic white grape, Torrontés.

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Chile

South America

The natural fortress between the Pacific and the Andes, making brilliant Cabernet, Carménère and crisp coastal whites.

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South Africa

Africa

The Cape's dramatic landscape produces Pinotage, elegant old-vine Chenin Blanc and some of the new world's most exciting red blends.

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Germany

Europe

The homeland of Riesling - the world's most thrilling white grape, grown on impossibly steep slate slopes beside the Rhine.

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Austria

Europe

The quietly brilliant Alpine wine country - Grüner Veltliner, dry Riesling and some of Europe's most precise whites.

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Hungary

Europe

Ancient Central European wine country - the sweet Furmint of Tokaj and fresh, food-friendly whites and reds from across the Carpathian basin.

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Greece

Europe

The birthplace of wine - Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro from sun-soaked islands and mountain slopes.

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Georgia

Europe

The cradle of wine - 8,000-year-old winemaking culture and the original orange wines made in buried clay qvevris.

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Switzerland

Europe

Europe's hidden treasure - tiny production, dramatic alpine vineyards and Chasselas whites of quiet brilliance.

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