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Resource Archive - Maps

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Resource Archive - Maps

This is a free collection of maps tailored specifically to the needs of wine enthusiasts. Looking at a map of the world's winemaking regions, it becomes apparent that latitude and water are common factors and "not too cold, not too hot" is one of the rules. Wine grapes like to live where there are four seasons, but where the summer's heat is not accompanied by heavy rainfall and the winter's cold is not accompanied by too deep a freeze. All the great wine regions allow the vine to complete the cycle of full dormancy to vigorous reproduction. This means that the temperatures during the winter generally achieve the occasional frost - and, a little snow is not a bad thing. Summer temperatures can be quite hot, depending on the type of wine and the grape variety.

Water is another constant. Virtually all the great wine-growing regions are near water - either oceans or rivers. Bodies of water, because of their fairly constant temperatures, help to moderate the extremes of climate. Anyone who lives near a large lake can appreciate the natural "air conditioning" that occurs when summer's heat is bearing down further inland. This combination of latitude and water-influenced temperature moderation are virtually constant. These wine regions, where a myriad of varietals are planted or the number of sub-regions makes for confusion, we have therefore identified the primary grape growing regions in their respective areas. We'll continue to add to the collection as we profile the world's great wine regions.


Resource Archive - United States of AmericaClick on arrows to Expand



Resource Archive - Chile



Resource Archive - Argentina



Resource Archive - New Zealand



Resource Archive - Germany



Resource Archive - Italy



Resource Archive - Spain



Resource Archive - Portugal



Resource Archive - South Africa



Resource Archive - UK



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Resource Archive - France



Resource Archive - France - Sub Region - Loire Valley



Resource Archive - France - Sub Region - Burgundy



Resource Archive - France - Sub Region - Champagne



Resource Archive - France - Sub Region - Bordeaux



Resource Archive - France - Sub Region - Rhone Valley



Resource Archive - France - Sub Region - Southern



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