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Babadag - (RO) Wine district of Dobroduja.

Babeaska- (RO) Indigenous Red grape.

Babic- (CR) Indigenous Red varietal of Croatia.

Bacharacher Hahn - (GE) Important Einzellage and Gemeinde of the Mittelrhein.

Bácska - (HU) Sub-region of Kunsag.

Bad Durkheim - (GE) Important Einzellage of the Pfalz.

Bad Kreuznach - (GE) Important Einzellage of the Nahe.

Badacsony - (HU) Wine region of Hungary's Great Plains.

Baden - (GE) One of the 13 German Anbaugebiet.

Badenweiler Romerberg - (GE) Important Einzellage and Gemeinde of Baden.

Badische Bergstrasse-Kraichgau - (GE) Bereich of Baden.

Badstube - (GE) Important Einzellage of the Mosel.

Baga - (PO) Indigenous Red varietal.

Bagnoli (di Sopra) - (IT) DOC of the Veneto. Red from Merlot, the Cabernets, Carménère and Raboso. Rosé from Raboso and Merlot. White from Chardonnay, Tocai Italiano, Sauvignon and Raboso. Friularo and Passito Rosso from Raboso.

Bailén - (SP) Vinos de la Tierra of Andalucía.

Balmes Dauphinoises, Vins de Pays des - (FR) Zonal Vins de Pays of the Rhône-Alpes.

Bairrada - (PO) DOC of Portugal.

Bajo Aragon - (SP) Vinos de la Tierra of Aragon.

Balatonboglár - (HU) Wine region of Hungary's Great Plains.

Balatonederics-Lesence - (HU) Sub-region of Balatonfelvidék.

Balatonfelvidék - (HU) Wine region of Hungary's Great Plains.

Balatonfüred-Csopak - (HU) Wine region of Hungary's Great Plains.

Balatonmelléke - (HU) Wine region of Hungary's Great Plains.

Bamboes Bay - (SA) WO Ward of Olifants River.

Banat - (RO) Wine region of Romania.

Bandol - (FR) AOC of Provence that produces Red and Rosé from primarily Mourvèdre and Whites from a variety of local varietals.

Banghoek - (SA) WO Ward of Stellenbosch.

Banyuls - (FR) AOC of the Languedoc-Roussillon that produces sweet fortified wines from Grenache.

Barbagia - (IT) IGT of Sardinia.

Barbaresco - (IT) DOCG of the Piedmont. Reds from Nebbiolo. Aged a minimum of 24 months, 12 of which must be in wood. Released in the third year.

Barbera - (IT) Indigenous Red varietal of the Piedmont. Styles range from light and fruity to rich, oak-aged wines.

Barbera D'Alba - (IT) DOCG of the Piedmont. Red only from Barbera.

Barbera D'Asti - (IT) DOC of the Piedmont. Red only from Barbera.

Barbera del Monferrato - (IT) DOCG of the Piedmont. Red only from Barbera.

Barco Reale di Carmignano - (IT) DOC of Tuscany. Red from Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Cabernet. Vin Santo from Trebbiano, Malvasia and Sangiovese.

Bardolino Superiore - (IT) DOCG of the Veneto. Red only from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.

Barolo - (IT) DOCG of the Piedmont. Red only from Nebbiolo. Aged a minimum of three years prior to release, of which 24 months must be in wood. Released in their fourth year.

Barolo Chinato - (IT) Aromatized Barolo that falls under the Barolo DOCG.

Barrica - (SP) Spanish term for the traditional Barrique Bordelaise.

Barsac - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Sweet White wines from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

Basilicata - (IT) One of the 20 regions of Italy. Also the IGT that covers the region.

Bas-Rhin - (FR) One of the Départments of Alsace.

Bastardo - (PO & SP) Indigenous Red varietal. Spanish version thought to be related to the French Trousseau.

Batailley, Château - (FR) Fifth Growth of Pauillac.

Bâtard-Montrachet - (FR). Grand Cru of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.

Bâtonnage - (FR) French term for stirring of the lees.

Baux-de-Provence, Les - (FR) AOC of Provence. Red only from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre amongst others.

Baux-en-Provence, Côteaux des -(FR) AOC of Provence. A sub-appellation within the Côteaux-d'Aix en Provence. Producing Red, Rosé and White from the same grapes.

Bayerischer Bodensee - (GE) Bereich of Baden.

Bayern - (GE) One of the Five German Tafelwein regions.

Bearn - (FR) AOC of the Sud-Ouest. Produces Red, Rosé and White from Tannat and the Mansengs along with others.

Beaujolais - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Gamay and Pinot Noir. White from Chardonnay and Aligoté.

Beaujolais-Villages - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Distinction for the wines of 38 villages within greater Beaujolais. Also slightly higher minimum alcohol requirements than regular Beaujolais.

Beaulieu-sur-Layon - (FR) One of the six villages which may append its name to Côteaux-du-Layon.

Beaumes-de-Venise - (FR) One of the 18 Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages.

Beaumont-sur-Vesle - (FR) One of the six villages which may append its name to Côteaux-du-Layon.

Beaune, Côte de - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. The Southern half of the Côte d'Or. Although best known for its White wines, it also produces high quality Reds.

Beaune-Villages, Côte de - (FR) Village and AOC of the Côtes de Beaune.

Beerenauslese - (GE) "Late-Selected Berries" Prädikat for wines made from selected clusters of nobly-rotten grapes. Min. Must Weight of 110-18° Oechsle.

Beira Interior - (PO) DOC of Portugal.

Beiras - (PO) Vinho Regional of Portugal.

Bela Kranija - (SL) Sub-region of Posajve.

Belgrave, Château -(FR) Fifth Growth of the Haut-Médoc in the commune of St. Laurent.

Bellet - (Fr) AOC of Provence. Red and Rosé from Brachet, Fuella Nera and Cinsault. White from Ugni and Rolle amongst others.

Benaco Bresciano - (IT) IGT of Lombardy.

Beneventano - (IT) IGT of Campania.

Bénovie, Vin de Pays de - (FR) Zonal Vins de Pays of Languedoc-Roussillon.

Bentanzos - (SP) Vinos de la Tierra of Galicia.

Bequignol - (FR) Obscure Red varietal permitted in parts of Bordeaux.

Bérange, Vin de Pays de - (FR) Zonal Vins de Pays of Languedoc-Roussillon.

Bereich - (GE) Wine region of which there are 43 spread throughout the 13 Anbaugebieten. May contain Einzellagen and Grossllagen.

Bergamasca - (IT) IGT of Lombardy.

Bergerac - (FR) AOC of the Sud-Ouest. Produces Red, Rosé and White from a standard complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bergland Österreich - (GE) "Mountain Country" of Austria. Area of scattered vineyards. Wines rarely encountered.

Bernkastel - (GE) Important wine village (Gemeinde) of the Mosel.

Bernkastler alte Badstube am Doctorberg - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Bernkastler Badstube - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Bernkastler Doctor – (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Bernkastler Graben - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Bernkastler Lay- (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Bessan, Vin de Pays de - (FR) Zonal Vins de Pays of Languedoc-Roussillon.

Bettona - (IT) IGT of Umbria.

Beycheville, Château - (FR) Fourth Growth of St. Julien.

Bianchello del Metauro - (IT) DOC of Le Marches. Dry White from Bianchello.

Bianco dell'Empolese - (IT) DOC of Tuscany. Dry White and Vin Santo from Trebbiano.

Bianco della Valdinievole - (IT) DOC of Tuscany. Dry Whites and Vin Santo from Trebbiano, Malvasia, Canaiolo and/or Vermentino.

Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia - (IT) IGT of Emilia-Romagna.

Bianco di Custoza - (IT) DOC of Umbria. Still and sparkling White from Trebbiano, Garganega, Tocai Friulano, Cortese, Malvasia, Riesling Italico, Pinot Bianco and/or Chardonnay.

Bianco Pisano di San Torpe - (IT) DOC of Tuscany. Dry White and Vin Santo from Trebbiano.

Biancolella - (IT) Indigenous White varietal.

Bical - (PO) Indigenous White varietal.

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet - (FR) Grand Cru of the Côtes de Beaune. Producing White wine only.

Bierzo - (SP) DO of Castilla y Leon. Red and Rosé from Mencia and Grenache. White from primarily Godello.

Biferno - (IT) DOC of Molise. Reds and Rosés from Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Aglianico. Whites from Trebbiano, Bombina and Malvasia.

Bigorre, Vins de Pays de - (FR) Zonal Vins de Pays of the Midi-Pyrénées.

Bingen - (GE) Name of both a Bereich and Village of the Rheinhessen.

Bingen Rudseheimer Scharlachberg - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Rheinhessen.

Binissalem - (SP) DO of the Balearic Islands.

Biscoitos - (PO) IPR of Portugal.

Bistrita - (RO) Wine district of Transylvania.

Bivogni - (IT) DOC of Calabria. Reds from Gaglioppo and/or Greco Nero, 30-50%; Nocera and/or Calabrese (Nero d'Avola) and/or Castiglione. Whites from Greco bianco and/or Guardavalle and/or Montonico.

Bizeljsko-Sremic - (SL) Sub-region of Posajve.

Bizkaiko Txakolina - (SP) DO of the Pais Vascos. Primarily spritzy White from the indigenous Honndaribi Zuri. Some Red and Rosé produced as well.

Bjalo Vino - (BU) White wine.

Blagny - (FR) AOC of the Côtes de Beaune. Produces both Red and White. Blagny 1er Cru for Red wines only. Select vineyards may label as Blagny-Meursault…for White wine only.

Blagoevgrad - (BU) Regional DGO of Southwestern Bulgaria.

Blanchots - (FR) Grand Cru of Chablis.

Blanquette de Limoux - (FR) AOC of the Languedoc-Roussillon. Produces sparkling wine from primarily Mauzac (aka Blanquette).

Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale - (FR) AOC of the Languedoc-Roussillon. Mauzac-based sparkling wine that completes fermentation in bottle. No disgorgement allowed. Often results in an off-dry slightly cloudy wine.

Blauburgunder - (GE) Synonym for Pinot Noir.

Blauer Wildbacher - (GE) Indigenous Red varietal of Austria. Used to make Schilcher, the Rosé specialty of Styria.

Blauer Zweigelt - (GE) Indigenous Red varietal. A cross of Blaufränkisch and St Laurent.

Blaufränkisch - (GE) Red varietal planted throughout Austria and Eastern Europe. Usually yields a fruit-forward peppery wine. Synonyms: Blauer Limberger, Crna Moravka, Kékfrankos, Lemberger, Limberger and Schwarze Frankishe.

Blaye - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Producing Red and White from the usual of Bordeaux grapes along with obscure varietals such as Bequinol, Arrivet, Merlot Blanc, Ondenc and Chenin Blanc.

Blaye, Côtes de - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Produces White only from the standard Bordeaux grapes plus oddities like Chenin Blanc, Ondenc, Merlot Blanc and Ugni.

Boais - (PO) Indigenous White varietal.

Boal - (PO) Name of both a White varietal and the style of Madeira it is, ostensibly, used to make.

Bobal - (SP) Indigenous Red varietal planted extensively in Spain.

Boberg - (SA) Regional WO of the Western Cape for fortified wines from Paarl and Tulbagh.

Bodensee - (GE) Bereich of Baden.

Boesmansrivier - (SA) WO Ward of Robertson.

Bolgheri - (IT) DOC of Tuscany. Reds and Rosé from Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese. Whites from Sauvignon and Vermentino. Vin Santo from Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera.

Bonarda Novarese - (IT) Indigenous Red varietal of the Piedmont where it is usually blended with Nebbiolo.

Bonne Mares - (FR) Grand Cru of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-St. Denis.

Bonnezeaux - (FR) AOC of The Loire Valley. Producing sweet, often-botrytized, Whites from Chenin Blanc.

Bonnievale - (SA) WO Ward of Robertson.

Bopparder Hamm Feuerlay - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mittelrhein.

Bopparder Hamm Gasserlay - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mittelrhein.

Borba - (SP) Indigenous White grape.

Bordeaux Côtes-de-Francs - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux.

Bordeaux Côtes-de-Francs Liquoreux - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Produces sweet White wines from the usual complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bordeaux Côtes-de-Francs Supérieur - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Produces Red, dry White and sweet White wine from the usual complement* of Bordeaux grapes. Slightly higher alcohol requirements.

Bordeaux Haute Benauge - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Producing sweet White wine only from the standard complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bordeaux Saint-Macaire, Côtes de - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Producing sweet White wine only from the standard complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bordeaux Supérieur Clairet - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux that produces pale colored Reds that meet slightly higher requirements than those of regular Bordeaux.

Bordeaux Supérieur Rosé - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Made from the standard complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bosco - (IT) Indigenous White varietal of Liguria. Often made into sweet passito wines.

Bosco Eliceo - (IT) DOC of Emilia-Romagna. Whites from Trebbiano. Varietally labeled Merlot, Sauvignon and Fortana.

Bottelary - (SA) WO Ward of Stellenbosch.

Botticino - (IT) DOC of Lombardy. Red from Barbera, Schiava, Marzemino and Sangiovese.

Bouchales - (FR) Obscure Red grape permitted in parts of Bordeaux.

Bouches-du-Rhône, Vins de Pays des - (FR) Departmental Vins de Pays of Provence/Côte d'Azur.

Bougros - (FR) Grand Cru of Chablis.

Bourbonnais, Vins de Pays du - (FR) Zonal Vins de Pays of the Loire Valley.

Bourbolenc - (FR) Minor White grape of the Rhône Valley.

Bourg - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Producing Red and White wine from the usual complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bourg, Côtes de - (FR) AOC of Bordeaux. Producing Red and White wine from the usual complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Pinot Noir, Liebault, Gris, Cesar and Tressot. White from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Alternative to the Bourgogne-Côtes Chalonnaise appellation. Produces Red, Rosé and White.

Bourgogne Coulanges-la-Vineuse - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Pinot Noir, Liebault, Gris, Cesar and Tressot. White from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Bourgogne Epineul - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Pinot Noir, Liebault, Gris, Cesar and Tressot. White from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Bourgogne Haute-Côtes de Nuits - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Appellation for wines produced from the upper slopes of the Côtes de Nuits.

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Appellation for wines produced from the upper slopes of the Côtes de Beaune.

Bourgogne Irancy - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Pinot Noir, Liebault, Gris, Cesar and Tressot. White from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Bourgogne Joigny Côte St-Jacques - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Pinot Noir, Liebault, Gris, Cesar and Tressot. White from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Bourgogne La Chapelle Notre-Dame - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. Small Bourgogne vineyard east of Ladoix in Serrigny. Red, White and Rosé that meet standards for Bourgogne AOC.

Bourgogne La Chapitre - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. One of the two Lieux-dits appellations in the Côtes du Nuits. Vineyards sit between Marsannay and Dijon. Producing Red, White and Rosé from same varietals as Bourgogne.

Bourgogne Montrecul - (FR) AOC of Burgundy. One of the two Lieux-dits appellations in the Côtes du Nuits. Vineyards sit between Marsannay and Dijon. Producing Red, White and Rosé from same varietals as Bourgogne.

Bourgogne Vezelay - (FR) OC of Burgundy. AOC of Burgundy. Red and Rosé from Pinot Noir, Liebault, Gris, Cesar and Tressot. White from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Bourgueil - (FR) AOC of The Loire Valley. Red and Rosé from Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bouzy - (FR) Grand Cru village of Champagne's Montagne de Reims.

Boyd-Cantenac, Château - (FR) Second Growth of Margaux in the commune of Cantenac.

Brachetto d'Acqui - (IT) DOCG of the Piedmont. Often slightly sparkling and off dry Reds from the native Brachetto.

Bramaterra - (IT) DOC of the Piedmont. Reds from Spanna (Nebbiolo) with Bonarda and Vespolina.

Branaire-Ducru, Château - (FR) Fourth Growth of St.-Julien.

Brancellao - (SP) Indigenous White grape.

Brand - (FR) Grand Cru of Alsace.

Brane-Cantenac, Château - (FR) Second Growth of Margaux in the commune of Cantenac.

Brauneberger Juffer - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Mosel.

Brda - (SL) Sub-region of Primorje.

Breede River Valley - (SA) Regional WO of the Western Cape.

Breedekloof - (SA) WO District of the Breede River Valley.

Breganze - (IT) DOC of the Veneto that produces mostly varietal wines and some late-harvest passito wines.

Breisgau - (GE) Bereich of Baden.

Bressandes, Les - (FR) Climat of the Corton Grand Cru.

Brestnik - (BU) Controliran Wine of Southern Bulgaria.

Bretzenheimer Pastorei - (GE) Important Gemeinde and Einzellage of the Nahe.

Brezème-Côtes du Rhône - (FR) Appellational anomaly that is not one of the 18 Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. Instead, it is permitted to place its name before Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages.

Brindisi- (IT) Name of both a city and DOC of Apulia.

Brouilly - (FR) One of the 10 Cru of Beaujolais.

Brouilly, Côte de - (FR) One of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais.

Broustet, Château - (FR) Second Growth of Barsac.

Bruderthal - (FR) Grand Cru of Alsace.

Brulhois, Côtes du - (FR) VDQS of the Sud-Ouest. Produces Red and Rosé from the Cabernets, Malbec, Merlot, Fer and Tannat.

Brunello di Montalcino - (IT) DOCG of Tuscany. Red only from 100% Brunello (Sangiovese).

Bucelas - (PO) DOC of Portugal.

Bucklige Welt - (GE) Set of hills that sit west of and shelter the vineyard of Mittelburgenland.

Buffeljags - (SA) WO Ward of Swellendam.

Bugey, Vins de - (FR) VDQS of the Savoie. Produces Red, Rosé and White from Mondeuse, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay and Altesse among others.

Bugey-Cerdon, Vins de - (FR) VDQS of the Savoie. Appellation for Rosé-only sparklers from Gamay and Poulsard.

Bükkalja - (HU) Wine region of Northern Hungary.

Bullas - (SP) DO of Murcia.

Burg Cochem - (GE) Bereich of the Mosel.

Burg Hammerstein - (GE) Grosslage of the Mittelrhein.

Burg Lichteneck - (GE) Grosslage of Baden.

Burg Neufelsen - (GE) Grosslage of Baden.

Burgas - (BU) Regional DGO of Eastern Bulgaria.

Burgenland - (GE) Major wine region of Austria. Contains the regions of Mittelburgenland, Neusiedlersee, Neusiedlersee-Huggelland and Südburgenland.

Burgund Mare - (RO) Synonym for Kékfrankos.

Burgweg - (GE) The name of a Grosslage in the Franken, Nahe and Rheingau.

Butiliram - (BU) To bottle.

Buzet - (FR) AOC of the Sud-Ouest. Produces Red, Rosé and White from the standard complement* of Bordeaux grapes.

Buzias - (RO) Wine district of Banat.