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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's most important and historic regions and was among the first to be officially recognized as an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC). Located in the southern Rhôn...

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Ribeiro DO

Ribeiro is recognized as the first Designation of Origin in Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The region is surrounded by mountains that shield the vineyards from the full force of Atlantic weather, res...

Jul 23, 2026 Wine Terms

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Mount Harlan AVA

Mount Harlan AVA is one of California’s most distinctive wine-growing regions. Located in the Gabilan Mountains of San Benito County, the appellation is known for being one of the driest, coolest, and...

Jun 12, 2026 Wine Terms

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Alta Langa DOCG

Alta Langa DOCG , from the region of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, is one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine appellations. Holding DOCG status, the highest tier of Italian wine classificatio...

May 26, 2026 Wine Terms

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Crémant d’Alsace AOC

There are 10 regions in France that allow for their sparkling wines to be labeled as Crémant, with Crémant d’Alsace AOC, in northeastern France, accounting for more than 50% production. Located on the...

Apr 30, 2026 Wine Terms

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Sicilia Rosso DOC

Sicilia Rosso DOC covers the production of red wines throughout the island of Sicily. It may be labeled as a varietal wine, such as Nero d’Avola, or simply as Rosso for red blends. Regulations allow f...

Apr 15, 2026 Wine Terms

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Brachetto d’Acqui

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG is located on the hills surrounding the town of Acqui Terme in Piemonte, Italy. The wine is made from the local red grape Brachetto, most commonly in frizzante (lightly sparklin...

Mar 27, 2026 Wine Terms

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Toro DO

Toro Designation of Origin (DO) is located in the far west of Castile and León, Spain. Historically, its wines enjoyed great prestige among royalty; it is even said that they accompanied Christopher C...

Feb 25, 2026 Wine Terms

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Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG is located in the region of Umbria in the heart of central Italy. The wines are based exclusively on the native red grape variety Sagrantino, made in two styles: a dry red w...

Feb 16, 2026 Wine Terms

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Stags Leap Disctrict AVA

The Stags Leap District AVA is located on the eastern side of Napa Valley, California, along the Silverado Trail. Though it measures only about one mile wide and three miles long, it has played a majo...

Feb 5, 2026 Wine Terms

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Var IGP

Var IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) is located in southeastern France along the Mediterranean coast. Abundant sunshine and a warm Mediterranean climate promote consistent ripening, resulting in...

Jan 30, 2026 Wine Terms

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Santa Cruz Mountain AVA

Located south of San Francisco, the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA runs along the coastal mountains bordering the Pacific Ocean. It was one of California’s first appellations to be defined not by political ...

Jan 12, 2026 Wine Terms

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