15 Best Wine Producing Regions in the World

4. Marlborough

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If you’re a lover of Sauvignon Blanc, then New Zealand’s Marlborough wine region is really what you should be looking at. The region’s long hours of sunshine, cool nights, and well-drained soils make for ideal growing conditions for grapes. Marlborough’s wine industry accounted for nearly one-fifth of the region’s economy in 2021, with a gross output of almost $571 million.

Organic wine production is strong in the Kiwi country, and over 10% of New Zealand wineries currently hold organic certification, including many of the country’s most respected and awarded wine producers.

Thanks to its long growing season and cool maritime climate, New Zealand has recently emerged as one of the Best Wine-Producing Countries in the World.