• Introduction
• 1. British Columbia: Okanagan Valley
• 2. Hungary: Villány and Szekszárd
• 3. India: Nashik
• 4. Israel: Upper Galilee and Golan Heights
• 5. Mexico: Guadalupe Valley
• 6. New York: East End, Long Island
• 7. Portugal: Douro Valley
• 8. Tasmania: The Tamar, Derwent, Huon, and Coal River Valleys
• 9. Uruguay: Colonia
• 10. Virginia: Charlottesville

Uruguay: Colonia

The land: Optimally located at 34-degrees latitude, Uruguay’s Colonia wine country offers scenic drives along the Río de la Plata estuary, and the tranquil 17th-century town of Colonia del Sacramento.

Why it’s hot: Uruguay stakes its rep on Tannat, an obscure, tannic grape with high antioxidant properties.

Wineries to watch: Pisano Family, Carlos Pizzorno, and Establecimiento Juanico

Lodging pick: Stay at the serene Four Seasons Resort, Carmelo. (3-hour drive from the Buenos Aires airport; 011-598-542-9000; rooms from $310)

Take it home: AMAT from Carrau (www.bodegascarrau.com)

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