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France is one of the largest producers and one of the largest consumers of wine in the world. The cultivation of vineyards and the production of wines are highly controlled, the legislation regarding viticulture is strict and guarantees the quality of the drink in the country.

Italian wines are known worldwide. Italy is currently the largest wine producer in the world and is also the country with the oldest wine regions.

New Zealand is made up of two islands, the North Island and the South Island, the latter being the southernmost wine region in the world. In New Zealand, winemaking takes place in a wide range of microclimates and soil types, producing a wide variety of styles.

Spain has 62 registered wine regions. It is the third largest wine producing market and it is also the country with the largest area for growing vines in the world.

The United States of America is the fourth largest wine producer in the world but only three states produce wine: Washington, Oregon and California.

The Alentejo is one of the largest wine regions in Portugal. This region has a relatively smooth and flat landscape that extends for almost a third of mainland Portugal.

Region located in the province of Beira Litoral, in central Portugal. The Bairrada region is best known for its sparkling wines, however, the production of red, white and rosé wine is also recognized throughout the country.

It is the most mountainous region in mainland Portugal, comprising some of the highest mountains in the country. In this region, the wines are influenced by the mountain, surrounded by the Estrela, Marofa and Malcata mountains, and by the altitude, with variations between 400 and 700 meters.

Previously known as Estremadura, nowadays the Lisbon Region has 9 DOCs: Colares, Carcavelos, Bucelas, Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã, Óbidos and Encostas d'Aire.

In Madeira, called the “Pearl of the Atlantic” island, Madeira fortified wine is produced. This wine has an unusual longevity, complex aromas and a distinctive flavor that has gained worldwide notoriety.

Made from red grape varieties, red wine is the most appreciated of all types of wine. Its color varies between ruby and yellowish, and can also be subdivided between: light red wine, medium-bodied red wine and full-bodied red wine.

Rosé wine is a wine with low alcohol content, ideal for the hottest summer days, as it is light and has little acidity. It is very versatile when it comes to pairing with food, because it can be combined with stronger or softer foods.

With a total area of about 9500 hectares of vineyards, the viticulture of the Setúbal Peninsula is the sum of many parcels spread over 13 municipalities. It is in this region that one of the best known wines in Portugal is produced: the Moscatel de Setúbal.

The Távora-Varosa wine region was the first demarcated sparkling wine region in Portugal. The vineyard area, with about 2100 hectares, covers the municipalities of Lamego, Tarouca, Moimenta da Beira, Armamar, Tabuaço, São João da Pesqueira, Sernancelhe and Penedono.

The region of Trás-os-Montes is located in the North East of Portugal, and its name “Trás-os-Montes” means “beyond the mountains”. In addition to vines, it produces crops such as rye, barley and potatoes.