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Printable Specific Wine Regions Word Search (PDF)

Print this puzzle on a single page: the 15x15 grid and the 12 words to find. Words run across, down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 read backwards. The answer key comes as a separate PDF, so you can hand out the puzzle and keep the solution.

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A hard geography puzzle for adults, travelers and wine students. The Vocabulary design adds five lines to note the country of five regions, and Elegant gives it a classic look.

Difficulty Hard
Grid Size 15x15 letters
Total Words 12 hidden terms
Format PDF & Online Play
Directions 6 of 8, 5 backwards
Longest Word Marlborough (11 letters)

Famous Wine Regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja, Napa and Tuscany

Twelve wine regions on four continents. France gives Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne; Italy, Tuscany and Piedmont; Spain, Rioja; Portugal, the Douro valley, home of port; and Germany, the Mosel, with its steep Riesling slopes. From the New World come Napa and Sonoma in California, Barossa in Australia and Marlborough in New Zealand, famous for Sauvignon Blanc.

Half of the twelve names are diagonal, and Marlborough, the longest at 11 letters, reads backwards.

Specific Wine Regions Vocabulary: 12 Words to Find

Words run across, down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 read backwards. The longest word is Marlborough, with 11 letters.

  • Barossa: The Barossa Valley in South Australia, famous for rich Shiraz wines.
  • Bordeaux: A region of southwest France, famous for red blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
  • Burgundy: A region of eastern France, known for Pinot Noir reds and Chardonnay whites.
  • Champagne: The region of northeast France where Champagne, the famous sparkling wine, is made.
  • Douro: The Douro valley in northern Portugal, home of port wine.
  • Marlborough: A region at the top of New Zealand's South Island, world-famous for Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Mosel: A German wine region along the steep, slate-covered banks of the Mosel river, famous for Riesling.
  • Napa: Napa Valley in California, the best-known wine region in the United States.
  • Piedmont: A region of northwest Italy at the foot of the Alps, home of Barolo and Barbaresco.
  • Rioja: Spain's best-known wine region, in the north, making reds mostly from Tempranillo.
  • Sonoma: A California wine region next to Napa, known for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel.
  • Tuscany: A region of central Italy, home of Chianti, with hills of vineyards and olive groves.

How to Solve the Specific Wine Regions Word Search

"Bordeaux" has the only X and "Rioja" the only J. "Marlborough", the longest name, reads backwards, like "Douro". Half of the names are diagonal, including short ones like "Napa", so check every slant.

Wine Region Geography Activities

  • Mark each region on a world map and group them by country.
  • Ask students to name one wine or grape each region is famous for.
  • Compare Old World regions in Europe with New World ones.

Specific Wine Regions Word Search FAQ

Who is the Specific Wine Regions Word Search for?

Adults of legal drinking age, wine students and travelers.

Which directions do the words run in?

Words run across, down, and diagonally; 5 of the 12 read backwards. 6 of them are diagonal.

Is there an answer key for the Specific Wine Regions Word Search?

Yes. Download it from the printable section above: it is a separate PDF with all 12 words marked. Online, each word is crossed off the list the moment you find it.

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