It is fascinating to look at a map of the world and see where most wineries are located. They are laid out in two bands around the globe, equidistant from the equator. This is the perfect band of area for the grapes to get enough sunlight, not freeze in the fall, not roast in the summer. On the map below, the main wine regions are shown in green. If you could drive in a straight line around this latitude either in the north or south, imagine the wineries you would encounter!



Here's an easier way to explore the wine regions of the world. Simply click below, and learn more about the wonderful wineries that are located in each wine country!

Argentina
Australia
Austria
Canada
Chile
France
Germany
Georgia
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
New Zealand
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Ukraine
United States
other


For a list of all wine types, listed alphabetically, be sure to browse my Alphabetical Wine Listing!

Wine Classification - by Region or by Wine Type?
The Wine Regions of Europe
Basic Wine Term Pronunciation
World Vineyard Planting Acreage

Winery Visit Notes and Photos



All content on the WineIntro website is personally written by author and wine enthusiast Lisa Shea. WineIntro explores the delicious variety and beautiful history which makes up our world of wine! Lisa loves supporting local wineries and encouraging people to drink whatever they like. We all have different taste buds, and that makes our world wonderful. Always drink responsibly.