Though national wine day takes place on May 25th each year, we all know that wine can be enjoyed any day of the year. Whether it be red, white, rose, or sparkling, pretty much everyone has their go-to. Looking to find a new wine variety or hot spot to explore? Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the best wine destinations around the world.

View from Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain

Spain: Known for “Rioja” or red wines, Spain is full of wine towns throughout the country. One of the most popular is Haro, La Rioja where one can find an abundance or red wine along with the annual Haro Wine Festival.

Gondolas in a river in Italy

Italy: Often times when people think of Italian wines, they immediately think Tuscany. As Italy’s most ancient wine-producing area, Tuscany is home to plenty of beautiful vineyards and memorable wine tours.

Low view of the Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco, California, USA

USA: As you can probably tell from the Golden Gate bridge on the left, the most popular wine spot in the USA if California. Famous for Napa Valley and Sonoma, California is a huge travel location for wine-lovers.

France Eiffel Tower and boats in the water

France: Though France is full of great wines, the wine capital is considered to be the city of Bordeaux. This city produces more red wines than white, often bold and fruity. Bordeaux is full of rich history that has helped to shape the entire wine industry.

View of Cape Town, South Africa at sunset with mountains, ferris wheel, and boats

South Africa: South Africa provides a plethora of high-quality wines; there are actually 18 “Winelands”, or wine regions, located right near Cape Town. One of their signature wine is pinotage, a unique cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. Definitely, a must-try for wine connoisseurs!

Sommelier pouring red wine from Spain into a wine glass

Looking to taste the wines of one of these countries without leaving the comfort of your own home? With Rockoly’s wine tastings, you can explore the “Red Wines of Spain” or some unique “Vino Italiano”. Delicious wines are delivered right to your doorstep, it does not get more convenient than this.

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Alexa Sinatra

Alexa Sinatra

I am a recent college graduate based in Pittsburgh! I interned with Rockoly for a year focusing on social media, sales, and creative writing.