Vacheron, Domaine
Domaine Vacheron is a third-generation family estate in Sancerre village with 47 hectares of vineyards across the appellation's three main soil types (silex, terres blanches, and caillottes), producing primarily Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Pinot Noir (20%). Their commitment to biodynamic viticulture since 2005 and parcel-by-parcel vinification with minimal intervention allows them to craft terroir-transparent wines that honor traditional Sancerre expressions while advancing quality through thoughtful innovation.
Val di Suga
Val di Suga operates 55 hectares of vineyards across Montalcino, producing Brunello di Montalcino from Sangiovese grown in three distinct zones with dramatically different microclimates and soil compositions. The estate's methodical, site-specific approach includes producing three single-vineyard Brunellos that showcase the appellation's diversity through one producer's lens, offering a comprehensive portrait of Montalcino's varied expressions of Sangiovese.
Valandraud, Chateau
Château Valandraud, heralded as one of Saint-Émilion's first "garage wines," is known for Merlot-dominant blends that combine intensity with elegance.
Valdicava
Valdicava is a family-owned estate operating 27 hectares of exclusively Sangiovese vineyards in the cooler northern sector of Montalcino, where their elevated Montosoli plots benefit from a complex mix of clay, limestone, and galestro soils. Their meticulous approach combines rigorous yield control with extended aging in large Slavonian oak casks, producing benchmark Brunello expressions that have defined the region's northern terroir across three generations of family stewardship.
Valentini
Valentini is a fiercely private, family-owned estate in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, producing limited quantities of Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, and Cerasuolo from 60 hectares of clay-limestone soils that benefit from the interplay between Adriatic and Apennine influences. Their uncompromising adherence to traditional methods—including indigenous yeasts, extended macerations, aging in neutral Slavonian oak, and a willingness to declassify entire vintages—has transformed Abruzzo's native varieties into wines of extraordinary complexity and aging potential that serve as definitive regional benchmarks.
Valli
Valli is a boutique Central Otago producer founded in 1998 by veteran winemaker Grant Taylor, specializing in subregional Pinot Noir from four distinct vineyard sites spanning the region's diverse microclimates and soil compositions. Their methodical approach of applying consistent winemaking techniques across all vineyard sources—including partial whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and French oak aging—has established them as pioneers in documenting and defining Central Otago's terroir expression.
Valois, Chateau de
Chateau de Valois is a modest family-owned estate in Pomerol producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from clay and gravel soils that contribute to their wines' plush textures and concentrated dark fruit character. The estate maintains traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques while flying under the radar compared to Pomerol's famous names, offering authentic regional character at more accessible price points than the appellation's most celebrated properties.
Varoilles, Domaine des
Domaine des Varoilles is a historic Burgundian estate operating exclusively within Gevrey-Chambertin, managing 10 hectares of prime vineyards including the monopole Clos des Varoilles Premier Cru, where Pinot Noir thrives in the limestone and clay soils of east-facing slopes. Their traditional winemaking approach combines hand harvesting, cold maceration, and partial de-stemming with judicious oak aging, allowing each vineyard's distinct character to express itself while honoring nearly nine centuries of winemaking heritage.
Vassaltis
Founded in 2015, Vassaltis is Santorini's first 21st-century winery, producing primarily Assyrtiko from family-owned parcels and select growers across the island's distinctive volcanic aspa soils. The winery balances traditional methods like dry-farming and kouloura vine training with modern winemaking techniques, representing the next evolution of Greek island viticulture through their minimal-intervention approach and commitment to quality over quantity.
Vega Sicilia
Bodegas Vega Sicila is an Iconic winery located in Valbuena de Duero, in the province of Valladolid, within Spain's famed Ribera del Duero region. Founded in 1864 by Eloy Lecanda, it has grown to be one of Spain’s most celebrated and historic wineries, known for producing some of the country's most sought-after and collectible wines.
Venoge, Champagne de
Founded in 1837 and based in Épernay, Champagne de Venoge is a historic house under the Lanson-BCC Group that sources high-quality grapes primarily from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. The house distinguishes itself through extended aging practices—with non-vintage cuvées maturing for at least 36 months—and a portfolio anchored by its Cordon Bleu Brut and distinctive carafe-bottled Princes series that balances traditional methods with thoughtful modern techniques.
Vergelegen
Vergelegen, a historic 3,000-hectare estate established in 1700 in Somerset West's Coastal Region, produces structured Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay from 158 hectares of vineyards across 21 soil types with cooling Atlantic influences. The estate balances its three-century heritage with modern innovation through a gravity-flow winery and environmentally conscious practices, while maintaining meticulously restored Cape Dutch buildings and ancient camphor trees that reflect its commitment to historical preservation.
Verget
Maison Verget is a specialized négociant founded in 1990 by Jean-Marie Guffens in Mâcon-Vergisson, focusing on terroir-expressive white Burgundies sourced from carefully selected vineyards across the Mâconnais, Chablis, and Côte de Beaune. Guffens maintains control by purchasing grapes rather than finished wines, employing minimal intervention techniques including barrel fermentation, extended lees contact, and limited filtration to preserve each site's distinctive character.
Verite
Founded in 1998, Verite Winery is a producer of premium Bordeaux-style blends located in Sonoma County, California.
Veuve Clicquot
Founded in 1775 and now part of LVMH, Veuve Clicquot operates from Reims with 390 hectares of vineyards across Champagne's Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, focusing on traditional method sparkling wines from chalk-rich soils. The house maintains its classic approach through complete malolactic fermentation, extended aging in chalk caves, and precise temperature-controlled fermentation under Cellar Master Didier Mariotti.
Vidal
Vidal, one of Hawke's Bay's oldest wineries established in 1905, focuses on Bordeaux varieties and Syrah from the free-draining Gimblett Gravels district, complemented by Chardonnay from cooler coastal vineyards. Their minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy emphasizes hand-harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation, and French oak aging to authentically express Hawke's Bay's diverse terroir, particularly showcasing the distinctive power of Gimblett Gravels reds alongside elegant coastal Chardonnay.
Vidal Fleury
Founded in 1781, Vidal Fleury is the Rhône Valley's oldest continuously operating wine producer, crafting a comprehensive range of wines from both northern Rhône's granite and schist slopes and southern Rhône's galets roulés, with particular focus on Syrah-based reds in the north and Grenache blends in the south. Their winemaking is characterized by patient, traditional methods including long macerations, aging in large oak foudres rather than small barrels, and notably extended cellaring before release, preserving regional authenticity while allowing their wines to develop integration and complexity.
Vieille Julienne, Domaine de la
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is a 10-hectare family estate in northern Châteauneuf-du-Pape operated by third-generation vintner Jean-Paul Daumen, producing Grenache-dominant wines from high-elevation vineyards with distinctive galets roulés, sand, and clay-limestone soils. The domaine practices certified biodynamic viticulture with extremely low yields, employs traditional winemaking with native yeasts and neutral oak aging, and bottles without fining or filtration to preserve the pure expression of their old-vine fruit and unique terroir.
Vietti
Operating from their historic Castiglione Falletto base since 1919, Vietti manages 38 hectares of prime Langhe vineyards, focusing on Barolo and Barbaresco production from calcareous-clay and marl soils at 250-450 meters elevation. Their winemaking combines traditional extended macerations with temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in both Slavonian and French oak, continuing their pioneering legacy of single-vineyard bottlings that began with the 1961 Rocche di Castiglione Falletto Barolo.
Vieux Chateau Certan
Vieux Château Certan, operated by the Thienpont family since 1924 and now led by Alexandre Thienpont, is a 14-hectare Pomerol estate producing red wines from its prime plateau position, where clay-gravel soils and blue clay subsoils support 50-year-old vines. The estate's terroir-matched plantings of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon undergo plot-by-plot harvesting and precise vinification, followed by 18-22 months aging in French oak.
Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien)
Le Vieux Donjon is a third-generation family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with 15 hectares of diverse vineyard parcels across prestigious sites like La Crau, producing primarily Grenache-based reds from vines up to 80 years old grown in the region's characteristic galets roulés. The Michel family maintains a traditional approach by crafting just one red cuvée each vintage, co-fermenting varieties in cement tanks and aging in neutral oak foudres rather than creating multiple specialized bottlings.
Vieux Fortin, Chateau
Château Vieux Fortin is a family-owned wine estate in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes producing Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines from limestone and clay soils that characterize this right bank appellation. The estate follows traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices, including hand-harvesting and oak barrel aging, while operating within the established négociant system that connects this modest producer to international markets.
Vieux Telegraphe
Vieux Télégraphe, operated by the fourth-generation Brunier family since 1898, farms 70 hectares of predominantly Grenache vineyards on Châteauneuf-du-Pape's La Crau plateau, where old vines grow in galet-covered clay soils at 120 meters elevation. The estate maintains traditional methods through hand harvesting, co-fermentation in concrete tanks, and extended aging in large oak foudres for up to 22 months.
Vigneri Salvo Foti
I Vigneri by Salvo Foti, in Sicily, is dedicated to native varietals and ancient vineyards, producing wines that reflect the island's rich viticultural heritage.
Vigneti Massa
Vigneti Massa is a family-owned estate in Monleale, southeastern Piedmont, where Walter Massa cultivates indigenous varieties on calcareous-clay soils, focusing primarily on the once-endangered Timorasso grape for his signature Derthona and single-vineyard white wines. Massa's winemaking balances traditional methods with selective modern techniques, fermenting Timorasso in stainless steel before extended lees aging, while his pivotal role in rescuing this native variety from extinction has transformed Colli Tortonesi into a distinctive winemaking territory with a devoted following.
Vilafonte
Vilafonte is a pioneering South African-American collaboration in Paarl, producing Bordeaux-variety red wines from 20 hectares of ancient vilafontes soils that naturally restrict vigor and yield concentrated fruit. Their terroir-focused winegrowing philosophy emphasizes precision viticulture with block-specific management, gravity-flow winemaking, and minimal intervention techniques that honor traditional winemaking while expressing the distinctive character of their million-year-old soils.
Villaine, Domaine de
Domaine de Villaine, located in Burgundy and run by Aubert de Villaine of DRC fame, is appreciated for its biodynamic approach to producing pure and terroir-expressive wines.
Villemaurine, Chateau
Chateau Villemaurine is a 7-hectare Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate on the limestone plateau, owned by Justin Onclin since 2007, producing Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blends from clay-limestone soils. The estate combines traditional methods like hand harvesting with measured modernization, aging its wines in French oak within historic underground limestone quarries that form part of Saint-Émilion's UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vilmart & Cie
Vilmart & Cie is a five-generation family-owned grower Champagne producer operating across 11 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne and Villers-Allerand, focusing on Chardonnay-dominant blends from chalky, clay-limestone soils of the Montagne de Reims. Their distinctive approach combines barrel fermentation without malolactic conversion, extended lees aging, and sustainable viticulture practices established since the 1980s, creating wines that honor traditional methods while expressing the authentic character of their Premier Cru terroir.
Vina Don Melchor
Viña Don Melchor, a leading Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's Maipo Valley, is known for its balance, depth, and representation of the Andean terroir.
Vincent Dancer
Vincent Dancer, a meticulous vintner in Chassagne-Montrachet, produces some of Burgundy's most compelling Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, renowned for their precision, mineral character, and organic farming practices.
Vincent Dauvissat
Vincent Dauvissat manages a 12-hectare family estate in Chablis, producing Chardonnay from grand cru parcels in Les Clos and Les Preuses, along with premier cru sites, all rooted in the region's distinctive Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The domaine's traditional approach includes temperature-controlled fermentation followed by extended aging in older oak barrels, with premier crus seeing 18 months total aging and grand crus receiving 24 months.
Vincent Dureuil Janthial
Vincent Dureuil-Janthial in Rully, Burgundy, crafts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are noted for their precision, elegance, and expression of the Côte Chalonnaise.
Vincent Gaudry
Vincent Gaudry operates a small 9-hectare domaine in Sury-en-Vaux, northern Sancerre, crafting primarily Sauvignon Blanc wines from the appellation's three classic soil types: terres blanches, caillottes, and terres argilo-calcaires. As one of Sancerre's first Demeter-certified producers since 2004, Gaudry employs traditional biodynamic practices throughout his operation, including horse-drawn plowing, indigenous yeast fermentations, and bottling according to the lunar calendar.
Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin is a Meursault-based négociant-éleveur operating across 20 owned hectares plus contracted vineyards throughout the Côte d'Or, producing primarily single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from limestone-clay soils with 40-70 year old vines. Their traditional approach features minimal intervention winemaking with calibrated oak usage, organic vineyard practices including horse plowing in select parcels, and intentionally restricted yields to preserve the distinctive character of each appellation.
Vincent Paris, Domaine
Vincent Paris, a producer in the Northern Rhône, is known for Syrah from Cornas that balances intensity with finesse, reflecting the steep granite slopes of the appellation.
Vincent Pinard
Domaine Vincent Pinard is a family-owned wine estate in Bué, Sancerre, currently managed by brothers Florent and Clément Pinard who succeeded their father Vincent. The domaine works primarily with Sauvignon Blanc and some Pinot Noir across vineyards featuring Sancerre's three distinctive soil types: limestone-rich terres blanches, silex (flint), and caillottes. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes terroir expression through both traditional and modern techniques, resulting in site-specific cuvées that highlight the unique characteristics of their Sancerre vineyards.
Vinedo Chadwick
Viñedo Chadwick, located in the Maipo Valley, Chile, is a prestigious winery known for its high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Founded in the 1990s by the Chadwick family, the winery emphasizes sustainable viticulture and meticulous winemaking practices to create elegant, powerful wines.
Violette, Chateau La
La Violette, a Pomerol estate, is known for its exceptionally concentrated and plush Merlot, often compared to the greatest wines of the appellation for its depth and opulence.
Vizcarra
Vizcarra is a family-owned estate in Roa, Ribera del Duero, where Juan Carlos Vizcarra and his daughter Inés cultivate 20-40 hectares of high-altitude Tempranillo vineyards at 800-900 meters, producing a focused range of red wines that express their continental climate terroir. Their artisanal approach combines hand harvesting with measured oak aging in French and American barrels, balancing regional traditions with meticulous standards while maintaining an intimate connection to their agricultural heritage.
Vollenweider, Weingut
Founded in 1999 by Swiss-born Daniel Vollenweider, this boutique Mosel estate spans just 3.5 hectares of steep, slate-rich vineyards in Wolf and Kröv, focusing primarily on Riesling from ungrafted 80-100 year old vines. Vollenweider's minimal-intervention approach combines traditional methods with thoughtful innovation, transforming this first-generation winemaker from passionate outsider to respected producer in just over two decades.
Vollrads
Schloss Vollrads, located in the Rheingau region of Germany, is a historic winery with a history dating back over 800 years. The winery specializes in Riesling wines, ranging from dry to sweet.
Volpaia
Castello di Volpaia is a family-owned organic estate operating from an 11th-century medieval village in Radda in Chianti, with 46 hectares of high-elevation vineyards (450-650m) on galestro and alberese soils dedicated primarily to Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico wines. Their production uniquely integrates modern winemaking within the village's historical buildings, employing gravity-flow techniques, indigenous yeast fermentations, and traditional aging protocols that honor Chianti's heritage while expressing their distinctive high-altitude terroir.
Von Schubert
The von Schubert family operates the historic 34-hectare Maximin Grünhaus estate in Germany's Ruwer Valley, focusing primarily on Riesling grown on south-facing blue Devonian slate slopes across three distinctive vineyard sites. Their winemaking balances tradition with careful modernization, employing spontaneous fermentation in both 1,000-liter Fuder oak casks and stainless steel tanks, while maintaining sustainable viticulture practices that honor their nearly millennium-long heritage.
Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée is a small-scale biodynamic grower Champagne producer in Buxières-sur-Arce in the Aube's Côte des Bar, where Bertrand Gautherot farms 5-6 hectares of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc on steep slopes of Kimmeridgian limestone. Gautherot's radical approach includes indigenous yeast fermentation in oak barrels, minimal intervention winemaking with zero to minimal dosage, and a terroir-focused philosophy that connects more closely with Burgundian traditions than conventional Champagne production, earning the estate cult status among enthusiasts seeking authentic expressions.
Vougeraie, Domaine de la
Founded in 1999 by the Boisset family, Domaine de la Vougeraie operates a 40-45 hectare estate across both Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, producing primarily Pinot Noir (70-75%) and Chardonnay from prestigious holdings including four Grand Crus and multiple Premier Crus. Their fully biodynamic approach since the mid-2000s, combined with traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques and minimal intervention, has helped this young estate rapidly establish itself among the region's quality leaders.