Have you ever wanted to learn about different wine regions in the world and expand your understanding of wine beyond basic red wine and white wines? Are you curious to know what wines come from where?

While you could easily go to a restaurant and book a wine tasting to learn about wines and their origins, actually traveling to the regions where the grapes a grown and the wine is made provides a much richer experience that lasts.

But with over 10,000 varieties of grape varieties and wines and wine-producing regions on every continent on Earth, choosing where to go can become overwhelming. Luckily, we have narrowed down the regions to the most popular and given you a list of the wines that you should try when you are there.

The Difference in Grape Variations

Wine is produced in countries all over the world. Each country and region produces a different type of wine. Some grape varieties and wines are more popular than others. Some of these well-known wines and grape varieties have been commercialized and easily recognizable like, Stella Rosa® Royale, but other grape varieties and brands are lesser-known.

As you travel throughout wine-producing regions, you will come into contact with well-known and lesser-known grape varieties and will quickly learn that no two wine grapes are alike.

Where Different Grapes Grow

Each region grows a different variant of grape. The type of grape that can grow depends on the environment of the region. The environment of the region affects the taste of the grapes and thus the wine. Soil, atmosphere, temperature, even altitude, all affect the taste of the grapes.

Famous Wine Producing Regions

Together, there are over 60,000 wine producers globally, and it is impossible to know every single one unless you are a wine expert. But some regions of the world are common knowledge when it comes to wine production.

Napa Valley

Napa Valley is located in the state of California in the continental United States. It is one of the top wine-producing regions in the world. Napa Valley is one of the most famous wine-producing regions outside of Europe and produced much of the world’s wine. Though there are dozens of grape varieties in Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the most popular.

If you plan on traveling to Napa Valley, these two wines would be ideal to try.

Wines to Try In Napa Valley

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a white wine made from green chardonnay grapes. The taste of the Chardonnay wines varies from region to region, but in Napa Valley, the wine often has a fruity taste.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Napa Valley has a more intense taste and is similar to the style of the Bordeaux region of France.

Finding a vineyard that produces Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon should not be hard to find in Napa Valley as there are over 500 vineyards to choose from

France

France is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world and has produced wine for centuries. Wine is produced in many areas throughout France. These areas are divided into distinct regions that characterized what type of grape is cultivated and what type of wine is produced.

There are seventeen wine regions in France and over 20,000 wineries where over fifty varieties of grapes are grown. With this many options, touring the French wine region can be quite an adventure. For the sake of traveling, try exploring some of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in France. Some of its most popular wines include Merlot and champagne.

Wines to Try in France

Merlot

Merlot is a red wine that is often found in the Bordeaux region of France. While the wine can be consumed alone it is often blended with other red wine grape variants to enhance flavor.

Champagne

While you might think that all sparkling wine is champagne, only wines used with grapes that come from the Champagne region of France can truly use the name. Wine producers of the region use white grapes to make champaign.

The benefits of traveling to explore wine are endless. Aside from learning, it is a great way to vacation. Try finding a wine region you would like to explore and book a trip.

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