Piemonte This region is admired above all for its red wines. It is Italy's westernmost with borders on Switzerland and France, and its name means the "foot of the mountain".

Lombardia The good wines in this region are made in the provinces of Mantova, Bergamo, and even Milano (Milan) which is the administrative center of Lombardy.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia The exchange of air currents between the Alps and the Adriatic has created a highly favorable habitat for the varieties grown here in Northern Italy.

Toscana With Florence as its center, Tuscany continues to advance as Italy's most dynamic producer of premium wines. Its major grape variety is Sangiovese.

Umbria Known as the "green heart of Italy", Umbria's scenic hills have an aptitude for a multitude of wine varieties, white and red, native and foreign.

Marches This is a pleasent Adriatic region, whose long-time devotion to white wines no longer obscures the increasing merits of its red wines.

Puglia Located in the heel of the Italian boot, this region is recognized for its prolific production of wine. It was once known as "Europe's wine cellar".

Oregon In the rolling foothills along Oregon's coast range, this vineyard and winery is dedicated to the production of cool-climate varieties such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.

La Rioja, Spain This part of Northern Spain is an acknowledged leader in the production of top quality, traditionally styled wines with over 100 years of history in the region.