Looking for a new, up-and-coming or undiscovered wine region? Here are 25 lesser-known ones from around the globe.

Less than a half hour from the Utah border, on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, is Colorado's wine country in Palisade. More than a dozen wineries are crammed into this small arboricultural region at the base of the Grand Mesa, and biking between them is easy in this small town.

It only takes an hour to get from Vienna into the heart of Austria's wine country, to regions like Burgenland and Lower Austria. The most widespread grape in the country is Zweigelt, which is still essentially unknown in North America.

British Columbia's largest wine region, Okanagan, is centered around Okanagan Lake and offers tall peaks and pine forests in addition to its wineries. The lakeshore community of Kelowna is a nice home base for wine tasting, hiking and biking in this scenic region.

The country of Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world, famous for its traditional style of qvevri winemaking, in which grapes are fermented underground in earthenware vessels. Try the favorite local grape, Saperavi.

The Spanish began making wine in Uruguay back in the 1600s, and the tradition continues today in the northern hills above Montevideo and in other regions like Canelones. The country's signature varietal, Tannat, is a full-bodied, rich red wine, and the Los Caminos del Vino is a wine tasting trial of 15 wineries.

Tucked in along the Italian border, Brda is perhaps Slovenia's most scenic wine region. It is famous for its Rebula wine varietal, a dry white wine that's often paired with fish and vegetables.

The Tokaj wine region in Hungary produces a sweet, golden-colored dessert wine by the same name. The region, which spreads from the northeast part of Hungary into the southeastern portion of Slovakia, was named a World Heritage Site in 2002.

Home of the iconic Matterhorn mountain, the Valais Region is also home to many wineries within the upper Rhone River Valley. It is the largest wine region in Switzerland and produces multiple varietals, including Humagne Rouge and Chasselas. Almost none of the wine produced in this region is exported, meaning visitors will want to leave a lot of extra room in their suitcases.

Central and South Dalmatia are home to some of Croatia's most expensive wines and is considered a historical area for its heritage of zinfandel production (as well as its offshoots). Check out the islands of Korcula and Hvar, two wine-producing islands in Dalmatia.

The average altitude of this Lebanese wine region is more than 3,000 feet above sea level, resulting in a cool climate that's ideal for grape growing. A historic region dating back more than 6,000 years in its winemaking, the original vineyards were planted with Cinsault, a red wine often used in blends. Check out Chateau Musar, the first winery to be certified organic in Lebanon (2006).

Spain's Canary Islands are known for their beaches and outdoors, but don't forget about the wine. Though most of the Canary Islands produce wine, Tenerife is the largest producer-try whites like Malvasia and reds like Listan Negro.

No one equates Southeast Asia with good grapes, but Myanmar does in fact have a winery along the shores of Inle Lake. Red Mountain Estate offers great views of the lake and agricultural area and makes many varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The Finger Lakes Region in Upstate New York is one of the northeast's best-kept secrets, and it produces an impressive lineup of white and dessert wines. Spend days touring around the three main lakes: Seneca, Keuka and Cayuga.

Napa is known world-wide, and so are parts of Sonoma. But the tiny town of Healdsburg, located within Sonoma County, is still flying under-the-radar. A growing restaurant scene has elevated its status of late, bringing more attention to the area's Chardonnay and Zinfandel.

The Snake River Valley in Idaho is known for its high mountain valleys, hikes and world-class fly fishing. Next time you pass through, check out its growing wine scene, specifically its white wines and Rieslings.

About thirty wineries have popped up in the last few decades, signaling a new wave in the wine region of Nashik. Check out Sula Vineyards, York Winery and Vallonne.

If you're looking for a bird's eye view of Santorini and its sharp landscape, find your way up to Santo Winery. There you can try the range of wines that are grown and produced on this infamous volcanic island.

This sprawling, beautiful wine country of Baja California in Mexico is just a couple hour's drive from San Diego, perfect for a long weekend getaway. Try the wines made at Baron Balche, which uses the natural cooling of underground caves in its production process.

The Verde Valley Wine Trail runs through Northern Arizona, southwest of Sedona near Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Jerome and Cornville. The intrigue here is the combination of vineyards and high-desert scenery, including limestone cliffs and cacti. Check out the wineries along Oak Creek, such as DA Ranch, Oak Creek Vineyards and Page Spring Cellars.

Virginia is loaded with wineries. The history of winemaking in this area traces back through U.S. history and George Washington's homemade variety in Central Virginia, and regions like the Blue Ridge Parkway provide the scenic mountain views. The Shenandoah Valley, Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore are among other wine producing regions in the state.

Yakima Valley was the first wine region established in Washington, and today it is known for Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Check out Red Willow Vineyard, which sits on the highest point in the valley.

The south shore of Lake Erie is home to many small, boutique wineries, most between Buffalo and Cleveland (there are also some on the north side, like this cover photo of North of 42). The vineyards sit amongst the small villages and beach parks, offering views of the lake to go along with its tastings. Chardonnay, Rieslings and Gewurztraminer are the flagship white wines, but you can also find some unique red varietals, like Dornfielder, Blaufrankisch and Noriet.

Between Santiago and Valparaiso is the Casablanca Wine Region. Its location between these two cities makes it an obvious stopover when traveling through Chile. Be sure to stop by or spend the night at Matetic Vineyards and consider Wines & Barrels for wine tours.

The Pyrenees on a whole are underrated when it comes to wine, and this rings true for the southern region in the Basque Country of Spain, where the local white wine is known as "txakoli." Bodegas Baigorri, shown above, highlights the beauty and appeal of the region.

Mendoza gets all the love in Argentina. If you've been there done that, try Catamarca, located high in the Andes Mountains and overlooked by most travelers. You'll taste the normal Argentinian staples of Malbec and Syrah in this region, but you'll do it off the beaten track.