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Where is Nashik wine from?

Nashik is a white wine, also made in red, from Nashik, in Maharashtra, India. It is made mainly from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.

Nashik wine label
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Nashik at a glance

StyleRed wine, White wine
GrapesChenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz
Village or townNashik
SubregionNashik
RegionMaharashtra
CountryIndia
Coordinates19.9975, 73.7898

Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Wine region

India's "wine capital"

Grapes
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz

Nashik, about 170 km northeast of Mumbai, grows most of India's wine grapes and is often called the country's wine capital. Sula Vineyards, founded by Rajeev Samant in 1999, made the area famous. Vines grow through the dry winter and are harvested from January to March.

Producers to know

  • Sula Vineyards
  • York Winery
  • Soma Vine Village
  • Grover Zampa
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Nashik: questions and answers

Where is Nashik wine from?

Nashik is a white wine, also made in red, from Nashik, in Maharashtra, India. It is made mainly from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.

Which country is Nashik from?

Nashik is from India, in the Maharashtra wine region.

What grape is Nashik made from?

Nashik is made mainly from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.

Is Nashik a red or a white wine?

Both. Nashik is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.

Who are the best producers of Nashik?

Producers to know include Sula Vineyards, York Winery, Soma Vine Village and Grover Zampa.

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Last reviewed October 2026.