Explore the World's Wine Regions

Napa

In 1976 wines from Napa defeated traditional Bordeaux producers in the famous blind tasting called Judgment of Paris.

Burgundy

Historically, the majority of the vineyard in Burgundy was owned by the dukes of Burgundy. Philippe le Hardi, Duke of Burgundy, issued the first ordinance regarding wine and viticulture in Burgundy in 1395 to preserve the prestigious reputation of wine, regulated Pinot Noir as the only legal red grape variety in the region.

Piemonte

Piemonte is home to the world-famous truffle, which is often used in the region's cuisine. The region is also home to the world-famous white truffle, which is highly prized by chefs and foodies alike.

Sonoma

Sonoma County is home to the oldest commercial winery in California, Buena Vista Winery, which was founded in 1857.

Tuscany

The Vin Santo dessert wines of Tuscany are highly prized, although these are made in tiny volumes by comparison.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is home to the world’s oldest wine classification system, which was established in 1855. The classification system is based on the quality of the wines produced in the region, and is still used today. Bordeaux is a French wine region of unparalleled quality, with a long history of winemaking and a reputation for producing some of the world’s finest wines. The region is home to some of the world’s most famous wineries, and its wines are renowned for their complexity and elegance.