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Sipping on a glass of red wine might be the traditional way to relax or connect with buddies, but its story runs much deeper …
Red wine has played a significant role in the history, identity, and evolution of countless cultures and areas. At Tauck, our company believe wine is more than a beverage– it’s an experience. Each pour embodies the area it’s produced in, providing a taste of its culture and history.
That’s why we like weaving red wine into our journeys– whether it’s going to a vineyard, a curated white wine tasting, or a personal lunch amongst the grape vines– it brings a much deeper connection to the places we visit.
| White wine Region | Tours | Signature Grapes | Red wine Emphasizes | Regional Red Wine Heritage |
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| Bordeaux |
Cabernet Sauvignon Red wine Sauvignon Blanc |
From strong red blends to sweet whites and cellar-worthy vintages, each sip provides standout character. | Emerging region– Home to vineyard since Roman times, this saved region stands as a worldwide benchmark for great wine. | |
| Côtes du Rhône |
Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre |
This region is home to red, white, and rosé white wines that are appreciated for their versatility and impressive value. |
Iconic region– Defined by its balance of tradition and accessibility, this region is shaped by its historic crus and towns. |
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| Alsace |
Riesling Gewürztraminer Pinot Gris Muscato |
Unlike most of France, Alsace labels its fragrant whites by grape, not place. The area’s four crucial grapes define the meaningful and vibrant tastes of the white wines. |
Popular area– Developed in 1953, this 170km route winds through medieval towns and hillside vineyards, abundant with Franco-German heritage. |
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| Loire Valley |
Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc Melon de Bourgogne Cabernet Franc |
Constantly fascinating visitors with their red wines’ distinct fruit flavors, the Loire Valley is enjoyed by many. |
Popular region– Known as the “Garden of France,” the Loire Valley has been a cradle of viticulture because Roman times. |
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| Wine Region | Trips | Signature Grapes | White wine Highlights | Regional Red Wine Heritage |
| Tuscany |
Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon |
Where rustic charm meets strong Tuscan innovation– Chianti and Brunello shine in this celebrated area. |
Renowned region– With roots tracing back to the Etruscans, Tuscany is storied with Italian winemaking. |
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| Piedmont |
Tempranillo Garnacha |
Enjoy the age-worthy reds of Barolo and Barbaresco– bold structured and constructed to last. |
Popular region– Even through durations of seclusion, Piedmont has maintained its deep-rooted viticultural customs. |
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| Sicily |
Nero d’Avola Frappato Grillo Carricante |
From strong reds to crisp whites, elegant sparklers to fortified Marsala– this region offers remarkable range. |
Emerging region– Blending custom with development, Sicily leads in natural viticulture while honoring its indigenous roots. |
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| Nemea (Peloponnese) |
Agiorgitiko |
A surprise gem crafting crisp white wines, fine-tuned reds, vibrant sparklers, and indulgent sweet wines. |
Emerging Region– Nemea is among Greece’s the majority of historical and productive wine locations with history from the Roman era. |
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| Konavle Valley |
Malvasija Dubrovačka Plavac Red wine Cabernet Sauvignon |
Sun-drenched reds from mountain-lined Adriatic vineyards balance with warmth with refreshing clarity. |
Emerging Region– Dating to the Roman period, this area’s little family manufacturers honor the past by reviving native grapes and standard methods. |
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| White wine Region | Tours | Signature Grapes | White wine Highlights | Regional Red Wine Heritage |
| Mosel |
Riesling |
Discover mineral-driven whites with subtle sweet taste and improved elegance. |
Emerging area– As one of Europe’s earliest wine regions, its steep riverbanks still reflect the tradition of Roman viticulture. |
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| Mittelrhein Wine Route |
View our Rhine River cruises |
Riesling Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) |
Steep Rhine balconies produce fragrant whites brimming with bright acidity and stone minerality. |
Emerging region– the Mittelrhein is among Germany’s most scenic white wine areas– dotted with castles, vineyards, and middle ages towns. |
| Wachau Valley, Austria |
Grüner Veltliner Riesling |
A stunning region crafting ripe, age-worthy white wines– among Europe’s best-kept taste tricks. |
Emerging region– A UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Danube, Wachau has actually produced wine given that Celtic and Roman times– renowned for its steep terraced vineyards and high quality. |
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| Villány, Hungary |
Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) Cabernet Franc Merlot Portugieser |
An emerging star understood for spicy Cabernet Franc and refined red blends. |
Emerging area– With a strong Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman influence, this is among Hungary’s earliest– and primary– red wine regions. |
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| Red wine Region | Trips | Signature Grapes | Wine Emphasizes | Regional Red Wine Heritage |
| Douro Valley |
View our Portugal journeys |
Touriga Nacional Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) Touriga Franca |
Birthplace of Port and rising star for strong, dry reds, the Douro yields intense, cellar-worthy red wines. |
Popular area– Central to Portugal’s wine heritage, this is one of the world’s earliest demarcated areas– established in 1756. |
| Vinho Verde, Portugal |
Alvarinho (Albariño) Loureiro Arinto |
Perfect for warm days, this area’s whites are light, crisp, and refreshingly easy to drink. |
Emerging region– Translating to “green white wine,” this name describes the area’s lush landscape, rather than the color of the red wine. |
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Rioja |
Tempranillo Garnacha |
Check out smooth, oak-aged reds with rich layers of depth and intricacy. |
Popular area– Shaped by Bordeaux traditions, Rioja is Spain’s first officially regulated wine region. |
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| Red wine Area | Tours | Signature Grapes | Red wine Highlights | Regional White Wine Heritage |
| Traverse Wine Coast |
Riesling Pinot Noir Chardonnay Cabernet Franc |
With a reputation for gleaming and ice red wines, this emerging region also provides crisp, aromatic whites worth discovering. |
Emerging region– This area boasts a moderated environment perfect for grape-growing, due to its distance to Lake Michigan, and has actually been an emerging white wine area since the 70s. |
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| Red wine Region | Tours | Signature Grapes | Red wine Emphasizes | Regional White Wine Heritage |
| Marlborough, New Zealand |
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir |
Marlborough’s spicy Sauvignon Blanc changed the grape with its bold, lively character. |
Iconic area– Acquiring worldwide acknowledgment in the 1980s, Marlborough is acknowledged as a contemporary wine success story. |
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Valle de Millahue, Chile |
Cabernet Sauvignon Carménère Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay |
As soon as belonging to Bordeaux, Carménère now grows here– producing white wines that are brilliant, meaningful, and complete of life. |
Popular area– White wine production in Colchagua Valley began in the 1500s with Spanish missionaries, but it was the French influence of the 1800s that established Chile as a haven for Old World vines. |
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Cape Winelands, South Africa |
Chenin Blanc Pinotage Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah |
A fusion of Old World elegance and New World style, this region shines with vibrant reds, crisp whites, and signature Pinotage. |
Emerging region– White wine production started in the 1650s with Dutch settlers, and today the winelands stay the historic and cultural heart of South African wine making. |