{"id":5893,"date":"2022-07-19T09:13:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T13:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=5893"},"modified":"2022-07-19T09:13:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T13:13:03","slug":"the-best-regions-for-excellent-and-inexpensive-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/the-best-regions-for-excellent-and-inexpensive-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Regions for Excellent and Inexpensive Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine doesn\u2019t have to be expensive to be delicious. The average wine drinker isn\u2019t drinking wine that\u2019s over 50 dollars with dinner. It\u2019s about time we made this myth disappear. We\u2019ve compiled a list of the best regions that produce delicious yet inexpensive wine. Try one or try them all!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Barbara, California<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first wine region we\u2019re going to explore is right here in the United States. Unlike other California regions, Santa Barbara is the go-to region for many when they want an exceptional wine without the hefty price tag. This area creates delicious, swoon-worthy wines, but the cost won\u2019t break the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Santa Barbara Chardonnay is a \u201ccan\u2019t miss\u201d wine. You should also pick up a bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/last-chance?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=the+best+regions+for+excellent+and+inexpensive+wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinot Noir<\/a> from this wine country. It\u2019s some of the finest in the world, and it won\u2019t disappoint you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piedmont, Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know a secret? Piedmont, Italy, is home to some of the most delicious wines in the world. You can buy an inexpensive wine from this region, like Freisa, Piemonte Barbera, and Dolcetto, and know it won\u2019t disappoint. You\u2019ll taste complexity and incredible flavors for excellent price points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One famous wine from this region is Piemonte. It\u2019s more of a \u201cwhat the locals drink\u201d wine than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/premium-selection?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=the+best+regions+for+excellent+and+inexpensive+wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expensive Barolos<\/a> that the US exports from Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bordeaux, France<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a lover of bubbles, the Bordeaux region has perfected the sparkling wine. They use a process similar to Champagne that doesn\u2019t have a high price tag. So you can enjoy your sparkling wine guilt-free. What a great value!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on the hunt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/last-chance?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=the+best+regions+for+excellent+and+inexpensive+wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowd-pleaser<\/a>, pick up a bottle of sparkling wine from the Bordeaux region. It will be a hit all night long!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Rioja, Spain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain is a beautiful country full of life, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. You can add inexpensive and excellent wine to that list\u2014winemakers in this region fuse earthy flavors with bold spices and fruity notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many wines from La Rioja, Spain, are great for aging, but if you slow down your search, you\u2019ll likely find a lovely wine for a great value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=the+best+regions+for+excellent+and+inexpensive+wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTSO<\/a> has amazing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/last-chance?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=the+best+regions+for+excellent+and+inexpensive+wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special wine offers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those who want luxurious wines without the price. In fact, you\u2019ll find some inexpensive wines from the incredible regions mentioned above on the list. Happy sipping!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wine doesn\u2019t have to be expensive to be delicious. The average wine drinker isn\u2019t drinking wine that\u2019s over 50 dollars with dinner. It\u2019s about time we made this myth disappear. We\u2019ve compiled a list of the best regions that produce delicious yet inexpensive wine. Try one or try them all! 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