.wine Domain Registrationfrom £85.98/yr
Why Choose a .wine Domain?
The .wine extension launched in 2015 after a long delay caused by disputes over geographic indications such as Champagne, Bordeaux and Rioja. Operated by Donuts (now Identity Digital), it was created specifically for the global wine industry — vineyards, merchants, sommeliers, critics and enthusiasts. Registration is open to anyone, but the registry reserves a list of protected geographic terms, so names tied to specific wine regions may be blocked or restricted.
Ideal for:
- Independent vineyards and wineries
- Wine merchants and online bottle shops
- Sommeliers and certified wine educators
- Wine critics, bloggers and review sites
- Wine clubs, subscription boxes and tasting events
Things to know:
- Unrestricted in general — anyone can register a standard .wine name.
- Geographic indications (regional and appellation names) are protected and may be blocked or sold only with proof of entitlement.
- Operated by Identity Digital, which also runs the related .vin extension.
- A range of short, generic and grape-variety names are classified as premium and priced higher by the registry.
Creative .wine Domain Ideas
- OakBarrel.wine — boutique winery showcasing barrel-aged reds
- Cellar22.wine — private wine club and members-only tastings
- NaturalPour.wine — natural and biodynamic wine merchant
- SommNotes.wine — tasting notes and reviews from a working sommelier
- HarvestDay.wine — vineyard tours and harvest experiences
- BottleShare.wine — wine subscription and discovery box
Frequently asked questions about .wine
Registration is open to everyone — you don't need to own a vineyard or work in the wine trade. The only caveat is that geographic indications such as Champagne, Bordeaux, Chianti and Rioja are protected by the registry, and names containing them may be blocked or restricted to qualifying applicants.
You can register a .wine domain for between one and ten years at a time. Many vineyards and merchants choose longer registration periods to lock in the name and avoid the risk of accidentally letting a brand-critical domain lapse during a busy harvest or trading season.
Yes. The registry classifies short, generic and grape-variety terms (think single-word varietals or famous styles) as premium, and these carry higher registration and renewal fees. The search tool will show the live price for any name you check, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Yes. As long as the domain is older than 60 days and not locked at the losing registrar, you can transfer it to us. You'll need the EPP authorisation code from your current provider. The transfer extends your registration by a year and keeps your existing DNS records intact.
After expiry there's a renewal grace period of around 30 days at the standard price, followed by a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but expensive. After that the name is released and anyone can register it, so we strongly recommend enabling auto-renew.