Wine regions of the world

A guide to the world's great wine regions.

Wine regions of the world

Wine is one of the most direct expressions of place. The same grape variety — planted in Burgundy, Napa, or Central Otago — produces wines so different they seem to share nothing but their name. Soil, climate, altitude, and the traditions of the people who farm the land all leave their mark on every bottle.

This is your guide to the world's great wine regions — from the ancient appellations of France and Italy to the high-altitude vineyards of Argentina and the dramatic schist gorges of New Zealand. Each map lets you explore the regions interactively, discover the grape varieties that define them, and follow links to deeper articles about the wines, the producers, and the food that goes with them.

We cover France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the United States, Canada, South America, South Africa, and New Zealand — with more regions added regularly as our coverage grows.

Click a country to explore its wine map.