Wessex is one of WineGB's six regional vineyard associations, with a maritime climate and a varied setting. Hampshire has deep chalk soils, Wiltshire broad valleys, Dorset Jurassic Coast terrain, and the Isle of Wight its own microclimate.
Traditional-method sparkling wine accounts for most production and is made principally from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Still wines also come from Bacchus, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Seyval Blanc and Cabernet Noir. Some growers are trying Tempranillo and Viognier, while vineyards across the region have been making wine for decades.
Inside the region
1 named area
Each guide keeps its place within Wessex clear, with a direct route back to the map.