The label on a bottle of wine does more than just look pretty. It’s your first introduction to that wine, and it can tell you a lot about its quality, what it might taste like, and whether it’s worth the price.
But have you ever wondered where wine names come from? There are actually a lot of different rules and traditions that go into naming wine, depending on where it’s made and what the winemaker is trying to say. This article explores the surprisingly complex world of naming wine, from legal requirements to regional customs.