Top Three Wine Regions in the World

There’s nothing like a beautifully crisp glass of white wine, enjoyed on your porch after a long day. But if you love wine, have you ever thought about going on a vacation to a famous wine region?

There are plenty of beautiful wine regions to visit where you can sample local wines, learn about a new culture, and observe the winemaking process. Of course, you’ll find plenty of amazing cuisines too!

To help you think about your next trip, here are three of the best wine regions in the world.

• Italy

There’s nowhere quite like Italy when it comes to both food and wine—this gorgeous Mediterranean country offers only the best when it comes to wine, pasta, meat, cheese, and local delicacies like truffles.

Some of the most famous Italian wine regions include Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, and Emilia-Romagna. As you visit local wineries, sample prosecco, rich reds, and wonderful, crisp whites.

With so many wineries to explore in Italy, a visit of at least a few weeks is in order! You can also visit on an organized wine tour, complete with an English-speaking guide.

• California

When it comes to the US, California wine regions are some of the country’s best. Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous, with notable wineries including Luna Vineyards, Spottswoode, and Jameson Canyon.

The region is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, but you’ll find amazing Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay as well.

However, Napa Valley isn’t the only wine region in California. It’s also worth visiting Sonoma, Livermore Valley, and Escondido.

• New Zealand

You may not be as familiar with New Zealand wines, but they’re some of the world’s best. Both New Zealand and nearby Australia might be far away from the rest of the world, but they’re producing some wines you will love.

Some of the best wine regions in New Zealand include the Bay of Plenty, Northland, Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne. The cooler climate on the South Island is ideal for growing grapes, but the North also produces amazing wines—visit both islands if you can!

New Zealand is known for its delicious Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc but makes plenty of other amazing reds and whites too.

Before booking your international wine tour, it helps to learn more about wine culture–Kings of Wine is a great resource to help you get started.

With So Many Amazing Wine Regions, Where Will You Visit First?

It’s amazing to think about how many great wine regions are spread across the world, but the above is only the tip of the iceberg! You can also find incredible French and Spanish wine regions, not to mention Argentina, Portugal, and Greece.

Start thinking about where you’d like to visit and what type of wines you enjoy, then book your wine vacation—it’ll be the trip of a lifetime, so let’s toast to an epic trip!

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