The Great Wine Capitals is a Network of ten major global cities in both the northern and southern hemispheres, which share a key economic and cultural asset: their internationally renowned wine regions.
Get to know the finest wine regions in the world. This astonishing network of wine regions spans old and new world tastes and offers an exceptional guide to international wine tourism travel experiences.
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Great Wine Capitals Blog
February 9, 2019
In my opinion you will never get enough of the gently rolling hills of McLaren Vale, but if you are looking to offer your eyes a bit more excitement the winner for the Best of International Wine Tourism has got you covered! The d’Arenberg Cube will have you lapping up the big picture, while needing time to soak up all the amazing details, too.
Actually, the d’Arenberg Cube is a 2018 winner in two categories: International Best Wine Tourism, and – of course – Architecture and Landscape. Although the Cube is a new and unexpected addition for the region since last year, it is not an unexpected winner in these categories. A building made entirely out of glass, shaped like a Rubik’s cube, which surprisingly enough seems to really fit in the Mourvèdre vineyard surrounding it – that is a feat we all need to take a closer look at.
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February 15, 2019 to February 16, 2019
Paraje Altamira Valle de Uco Mendoza
A unique experience. Sophisticated music, local gastronomy in one of the most beautiful locations in Mendoza.
UcoJazzFestival brings together the best jazz in the world with great wine in a stunning location, at the foothills of the Andes. Two nights under the stars enjoying top international and Argentine
musicians, great food and the award-winning wines in a spectacular location.
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February 14, 2019
Only 40 minutes separate Viña del Mar from Casablanca, halfway between Santiago and the coast, so for some it is just a stop on the way. However, Casablanca Valley can be transformed into an unforgettable destination to live a wine experience in family.
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