REGIONS
GRAPES
STRUCTURE
PAIRINGS
HISTORY
100

This French region produces pale, dry rosés known for elegance and Mediterranean influence.

What is Provence?

100

 This grape is the soul of Russian River and Burgundy reds.

What is Pinot Noir?

100

This grape produces crisp, clean whites with a light to medium body in northern Italy.

What is Pinot Grigio?

100

This German white grape works well with spicy dishes, pork, richer seafood, and soft cheeses.

What is Riesling?

100

This French region has been producing sparkling wine for centuries and is the historic epicenter of traditional-method winemaking.

What is Champagne?

200

This coastal French region in the Southern Rhône is known for powerful red blends dominated by Grenache.

What is Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

200

This grape is responsible for the powerful structure and rose-and-tar aromatics of Barolo.

What is Nebbiolo?

200

This white grape typically shows medium acidity and a silky or creamy texture in California.

What is Chardonnay?

200

This white grape pairs well with roast chicken, crab, lobster, and creamy dishes.

What is Chardonnay?

200

This Spanish region has produced Tempranillo-based wines for centuries and underwent major modernization in the 19th century.

What is Rioja?

300

This Italian region includes eleven historic villages famous for producing long-lived Nebbiolo wines.

What is Barolo?

300

This red grape from Piedmont is known for brightness and low tannin.

What is Barbera?

300

This red grape yields high acidity and high tannin in classic Northern Italian expressions.

What is Nebbiolo?

300

This lesser-used Champagne grape contributes freshness and fruit richness, pairing well with seafood starters and fried appetizers.

What is Pinot Meunier?

300

This Beaujolais Cru became famous for producing deeper, more Burgundian wines than its neighbors.

What is Morgon?

400

This Côte de Beaune village produces elegant, mineral Chardonnay considered a benchmark for white Burgundy.

What is Puligny-Montrachet?

400

This is the dominant grape in Provence rose.

What is Grenache?

400

This Central Italian red grape provides high acidity and helps balance richer Bordeaux varieties in blends.

What is Sangiovese?

400

This red grape often pairs with BBQ, burgers, ribs, and grilled vegetables thanks to its jammy fruit and spice.

What is Zinfandel?

400

This French wine dynasty collaborated for the first time to create a Champagne house now known for its elegance.

What is the Rothschilds?

500

This California region benefits from fog and long hang time, producing balanced Chardonnay with natural acidity.

What is Sonoma Coast?

500

This volcanic white-wine grape from Etna creates high-acid, saline whites.

What is Carricante?

500

This Rhône-associated grape contributes depth, power, and firm tannic backbone in GSM blends.

What is Mouvedre?
500

This classic red grape pairs with steak, lamb, duck, and hearty savory dishes due to its structure.

What is Cabernet Sauvignon?

500

This German estate has over 1,200 years of Riesling history and planted the grape exclusively in 1720.

What is Schloss Johannisberg?