Wine Countries and Regions

Very few products capture the essence of a place the same wine wine does. A bottle is a gateway to understanding the history, traditions, geology and landscape of the place where it was made.

It is thinking of this that we’ve started our Wine Countries & Regions knowledge bank. Here you will find easy-reference guides to the main wine-producing regions in our portfolio, with an overview of their history, grape varieties, appellation system and all other must-know facts that will help you understand what’s behind the wines you love.

italian wine guide

Italy

Famous across the world for its incredible gastronomy and lust for life, Italy is home to an incredible diversity of terroirs, indigenous varieties and styles of wine. Italian winemakers set benchmarks for both classical and innovative styles.
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portuguese wine online

Portugal

With a unique diversity of indigenous varieties and micro-terroirs, Portugal is a true wine-lover’s dreamland. For too long underappreciated and misunderstood, the country has finally met a newfound recognition of the true potential and character of its wines.
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English wine guide

England

There are well over 500 different vineyards currently operating in the UK. Most of them focus on Sparkling Wine production. English Sparkling wine makes up nearly 60% of all British wine production (Wine Standards official figures for 2018 – Wine GB), with some competing against French Champagne – and winning!
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American wine Guide

United States

The United States rank 4th worldwide for both grape growing and wine production. Since 2011 it has held the #1 spot for wine consumption.
No wonder it is home to so many fascinating regions,  iconic producers and varied wine styles. And also to puzzling contradictions that have shaped the countries winemaking history! – Read more

Explore individual regions in depth:

California

New York

Washington

Oregon