Grapes and Regions

Bordeaux, France · Napa Valley, USA · Coonawarra, Australia

Full-bodied, tannic, dark berries and cedar

Saint-Émilion, France · Pomerol, France · Tuscany, Italy

Soft, round, plum and chocolate

Burgundy, France · Central Otago, New Zealand · Oregon, USA

Light, high-acid, red berries and forest floor

Northern Rhône, France · Barossa Valley, Australia

Dark fruit, pepper and smoke

Barolo, Italy · Barbaresco, Italy

High acid and tannin, rose and tar

Chianti, Italy · Montalcino, Italy

Cherry, herbs and fresh acidity

Rioja, Spain · Ribera del Duero, Spain

Red fruit, vanilla and leather from oak ageing

Mendoza, Argentina · Cahors, France

Juicy, dark fruit, soft tannin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Priorat, Spain

Ripe red fruit, spice, soft tannin

Chinon, France · Bourgueil, France

Herbs, bell pepper and fresh red berries

Chablis, France · Côte de Beaune, France · Sonoma, USA

From taut and mineral to buttery and rich

Sancerre, France · Marlborough, New Zealand

Crisp acidity, citrus, grass and gooseberry

Mosel, Germany · Alsace, France · Clare Valley, Australia

High acidity, citrus and stone — dry or off-dry

Vouvray, France · Stellenbosch, South Africa

Apple, quince and honey with high acidity

Veneto, Italy · Alsace, France

Italian: light and neutral. Alsace: rich and spicy

Rías Baixas, Spain · Vinho Verde, Portugal

Saline, citrus and peach with crisp acidity

Condrieu, France · Rhône, France

Apricot, flowers, full-bodied and low acid

Wachau, Austria · Kamptal, Austria

Green apple, white pepper and fresh acidity