Wine Regions of the World
The Sommo atlas: every wine region worth knowing, country by country. Grapes, soils, styles, classifications and the bottles to look for.
Every wine country, catalogued.
Sommo region guides.
France
12 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Bordeaux
The world's most famous wine region, Left Bank Cabernet power meets Right Bank Merlot elegance across 60 appellations.
Burgundy
The spiritual home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, where terroir reaches its purest expression.
Champagne
The exclusive home of true Champagne, producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wines.
Loire Valley
France's garden region, producing exceptional Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc.
Rhone Valley
One of France's most important regions, producing elegant Northern Syrah and powerful Southern blends.
Alsace
France's aromatic white wine paradise, producing world-class Riesling from prestigious Grand Cru vineyards.
Beaujolais
France's vibrant Gamay region, home to 10 distinctive Cru villages producing joyful, fruit-driven reds.
Chablis
Burgundy's northern outpost for pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay from Kimmeridgian limestone.
Languedoc-Roussillon
France's largest wine region, offering incredible value Mediterranean reds and diverse styles.
Provence
The world capital of rosé, sun-drenched Mediterranean vineyards producing elegant, pale pink wines and increasingly fine …
Sancerre
The Loire's benchmark for crisp, flinty Sauvignon Blanc, with a little Pinot Noir red and rosé.
Savennières
The Loire's benchmark for dry, age-worthy, mineral Chenin Blanc.
Italy
4 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Tuscany
Italy's most celebrated wine region, known for Chianti, Brunello, and stunning vineyard landscapes.
Piedmont
Italy's most prestigious region, home to legendary Barolo and Barbaresco from Nebbiolo.
Veneto
Italy's most prolific region, home to Prosecco, Amarone della Valpolicella, and Soave.
Sicily
Italy's largest island, producing volcanic Etna wines and bold Mediterranean reds and whites.
United States
5 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Napa Valley
California's premier wine region, producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and luxury wines.
Willamette Valley
Oregon's premier region, producing elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir rivaling Burgundy.
Sonoma County
California's most diverse region, from coastal Pinot Noir to hillside Cabernet Sauvignon.
Columbia Valley
Washington State's premier desert wine region, producing world-class Cabernet, Syrah, and Merlot.
Paso Robles
California's Central Coast region known for Rhône blends, Zinfandel, and value Cabernet.
Spain
4 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Rioja
Spain's most famous wine region, producing distinctive oak-aged Tempranillo wines.
Priorat
Spain's prestigious DOCa region, producing powerful, mineral wines from slate terraces.
Ribera del Duero
Spain's second most famous region, producing powerful, age-worthy Tempranillo reds from high-altitude vineyards.
Rias Baixas
Spain's Atlantic white wine capital, producing vibrant, seafood-friendly Albarino.
Australia
3 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Barossa Valley
Australia's most famous wine region, producing bold, full-bodied Shiraz from ancient vines.
Margaret River
Australia's premium region, producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and elegant Chardonnay.
Padthaway
A Limestone Coast region known for elegant Chardonnay, structured reds, and great value.
Germany
2 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Portugal
2 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
New Zealand
3 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Marlborough
New Zealand's premier region, world-famous for vibrant, intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc.
Central Otago
The world's southernmost wine region, producing intense Pinot Noir from dramatic landscapes.
Hawke's Bay
New Zealand's oldest wine region, renowned for Gimblett Gravels terroir and Bordeaux-style reds.
Argentina
1 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
South Africa
2 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Austria
2 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Greece
1 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
Croatia
1 regions catalogued. From the famous to the quietly excellent.
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