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Oceania

New Zealand

Renowned for Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and Pinot Noir from Central Otago.

3 Appellations
3 Regions
2 Classifications

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3 appellations in 3 regions

New Zealand GI System

New Zealand's GI system is relatively simple, focusing on geographic authenticity. Marlborough leads production, famous for Sauvignon Blanc.

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3 appellations
New Zealand GI system with sub-regional designations

Central Otago

Otago

New Zealand's premier Pinot Noir region, the world's southernmost wine region producing distinctive cool-climate wines from dramatic alpine landscapes

[Pinot Noir](/grapes/pinot-noir) (77%), [Pinot Gris](/grapes/pinot-gris), [Chardonnay](/grapes/chardonnay) +3
New Zealand GI system with sub-regional designations

Hawke's Bay

North Island

New Zealand's second largest wine region and premier red wine destination, known for exceptional Syrah, Bordeaux blends, and Chardonnay

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah +4
GI (Geographical Indication)

Marlborough GI

South Island

New Zealand Geographical Indication for wines produced in the Marlborough region at the northern tip of the South Island. Globally recognized as the benchmark for New World Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon Blanc (primary, ~75% of plantings), Pinot Noir, Chardonnay +1