Global Wine Regions and Key Grape Varieties Map

Learn about the global wine regions and the key grape varieties map

As a wine lover, the more you know about the world of wine and the global grape productions in the industry, the more exciting it becomes. If you have the opportunity you should travel to different vineyards where you get an unique chance to learn more about the history of the international wine production and different grape growing procedures and varieties. This will give you a whole new perspective on history and you will be able to enjoy your wine even more.

Global Wine Regions

The “newbie” wine connoisseur may wonder how many continents are wine regions of the world. Accordingly, there are extravagant wine maps that depict wine producing regions from a global perspective allowing the collector to immerse themselves in knowledge.

Viticulture is the study, science, and cultivation of grapes/grape vines. A worldwide classification system maintains industry standards in naming grapes. Grapes are the main ingredients of wine. The geographical distribution of regions is quite interesting and includes all 6 continents, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Brazil, Canada, Chili, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States are also wine producing regions.

Most grapes belong to the species, “Vitis viniferous.” Key varieties (in alpha order) are: Cabernet Sauvignon, originating in France; Carignan in Spain; Chardonnay, France; Chasselas (oldest known), Asia; Chenin blanc, France; Doleetto ( 11th Century), Italy; Durif, France; Furmint, France; Gamay (280AD), France; Grenache, Spain; Malbee, France; Marsanne, France; Merlot, France; Mourvedre, Spain, Muscat, Ancient Greece; Nebbiolo, Italy; Palomino, Spain; Pinot gris, France; Pinot noir, France; Riesling, Germany; Roussanne, France; Sangiovese, Italy; Sauvignon blanc, France; Semillon, France; Shiraz, France; Syilvaner, Austria; Tempranillo, Spain; Terret noir, France; Traminer, Italy; Ugni blanc, Italy; Verdelho, Italy; Verdot/Petite; Verdot, France; Viognier, France; Zinfandel, and the United States of America.

Advancements have led to clones and hybrids with varying flavor characteristics, wine qualities, and aging abilities. Similar production methods are used in all regions of the world.

The more you learn about the globalindustry of wines, the easier you will know what directions and varietal your next worldwine purchase should be. As a wine lover I just can't get enough of the earth, learning about grapegrowing and different wineries and I think that you too soon will find the wineindustry to be very impressing.

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