Europe is the world's most historically important wine-producing continent, with viticulture dating back thousands of years. Many of the best-known wine regions on earth are found here, including those of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, and Greece. European vineyards range from cool northern river valleys to warm Mediterranean coasts and volcanic island landscapes.
The continent contains a wide range of wine climates and classification systems, from the PDO and PGI structures used across the European Union to long-established national appellation systems such as AOC, DOCG, DOC, and DO. This diversity has produced some of the world's best-known grape varieties, wine styles, and vineyard traditions.
European wine regions include both historic heartlands and emerging areas. Classic regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Rioja, the Douro Valley, Mosel, and Tokaj continue to shape global wine culture, while smaller and lesser-known areas across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe contribute distinctive local wines and indigenous grape varieties.
Explore the main wine-producing countries and regional pages of Europe below.
France Wine Regions - Explore Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Provence, and more.