The main wine regions in the Netherlands are Limburg and Gelderland, but vineyards are increasingly found across the country, including in North Brabant, North Holland, and Zeeland. Notable regions include the rolling hills of Limburg, known for sparkling and white wines, and Gelderland, home to some of the oldest and largest vineyards.

Key wine regions in the Netherlands

Limburg: Considered the heartland of Dutch wine, with rolling hills perfect for vineyards. It is known for high-quality white and sparkling wines. Some protected designation of origin (PDO) areas, like Mergelland and Maasvallei Limburg, are located here.

Gelderland: Another major wine-producing province, it is home to some of the country's largest and oldest vineyards, such as De Colonjes.

Zeeland: An emerging region, particularly known for cool-climate white wines with crisp acidity.

North Holland: Vineyards are scattered throughout this province, with notable examples like Wijnhoeve Elanova and Vineyard Amsteltuin BV.

North Brabant: This province also hosts several vineyards, including De Santspuy and Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen.

Friesland: The location of the northernmost vineyard in the country, demonstrating the wide geographic spread of winemaking.

Overijssel and Drenthe: These northern provinces have a number of vineyards as well, including Wijngoed de Reestlandhoeve which straddles the border between the two.

Urban vineyards: Wineries are also found in and around major cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, often involving community participation.

Other wine regions and areas

Other country wine areas (g.g.A.):

Drenthe

Flevoland

Groningen

Noord-Brabant

Noord-Holland

Overijssel

Utrecht

Zeeland

Zuid-Holland

PDO areas (protected designation of origin):

Maasvallei Limburg (cross-border with Belgium)

Mergelland

Oolde

Vijlen

Ambt-Delden