The Ultimate List of the World’s Greatest Wine Countries

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1. Franschhoek, South Africa

Nothing comes close to the Franschhoek wine farms. Franschhoek in the Western Cape, South Africa, is known around the globe for its raw beauty, fairytale-like landscapes, and most of all it’s wine farms. There are many award-winning wine farms scattered throughout the small town, all of which offer wine tastings and tours, while some also serve delicious gourmet dishes at their restaurants. Franschhoek certainly stands out amongst some of the best wine countries in the world, because there’s so much more to the quaint town than just the wine. With charming boutiques and bustling restaurants lining the main road, enveloped by majestic mountains and lush vineyards, it’s a wine-country that deserves more than a days visit. And, if you’re interested in history, or enjoy meandering through museums or art galleries, Franschhoek would be right up your street. It certainly is fascinating to see the footprints of the French Hugenots who founded this beautiful fertile town that produces gorgeous full-bodied reds, supreme whites, sparkling wines (champagne) and the rich port wine such as: Reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Whites: Semillon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, to name a few, as well as the famed sparkling wines and ports of Méthode Cap Classique of which they are very proud. If you are eager to see and do it all, we’d recommend taking the ‘hop-on and hop-off’ bus or the wine tram.

2. Provence, France

When one thinks of France, Paris and love are the first things that come to mind, But France is so much more than just Paris, architecture and haute couture high fashion, it’s also known for producing the finest of wines, fantastic food whipped up by world-famous chefs and gorgeous countrysides. One such countryside, which is also wine-country, is Provence where perfect pale pink rosé comes from. Provence is located on the south coast of France and is truly a stunning region with its picturesque towns and lavender fields that fill the air with elegant fragrances. The best wine farms to visit in Provence include, Domaine Rabiega, which focuses mostly on red wines but they do have rosé and white wines; Domaine des Aspras being one of the favorite wineries in Provence. Domaine de Marie is another favorite – here you can enjoy wine tasting and if you time it right, you could have the unique experience of making wine yourself; Château de Berne, an exceptional vineyard is another favorite offering rosé, premium reds and white wines, Château de Berne does not only offer wine tasting but cooking classes as well.

3. Tuscany, Italy

Italy’s one of those countries that draws people in because it’s filled with all of life’s greatest pleasures: food, wine, natural beauty, culture, art, you name it it’s got it. While there are many popular wine destinations within Italy, Tuscany sits right up there with the best of them. It’s a little different to the rest of the built-up, bustling cities, and instead nature reigns supreme. Think green rolling hills, valleys and streams and unobstructed views of the horizon. Tuscany is historically known for its wheat, olive and grape vines that were all planted together, commonly known as the ‘big three’ of the region and their most popular red wine, Sangiovese, is from a red grape indigenous to Tuscany. The Sangiovese grape is also the base grape for Morellino di Scansano, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and others. 

4. Napa Valley, California

North of San Francisco, in California, is Napa County, with its abundance of hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley wine district, made up of many towns famous for its wine, good food, lovely people and natural beauty. Napa has more than four hundred wineries, each offering its own unique experiences including tours of wine cellars, castles and caves, vineyard walks and picnicking. Napa Valley truly is the ideal place to break away from the busyness of the surrounding cities, and enjoy a day of good food and wine with close friends or family. While there are many restaurants, you may want to consider picnicking after you’ve gone wine tasting and purchased your favorite wine!

5. Mendoza, Argentina

It’s not often one thinks of South America as a wine-country, especially because the landscape and weather is fairly extreme in most parts. Mendoza, a small city in Argentina, however, has one of the greatest micro-climates on the continent, ideal for wine-making. Not only is Mendoza quaint and beautiful, it’s also very different from the wine-countries mentioned above. It’s filled with locals, and the South American flair really shines through the hospitality and the food. Expect plenty of spicy dishes, salsa and delicious meat to pair with your wine of choice.

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