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
July 16, 2019
The most heartwarming moment at the 2019 Bilbao-Rioja ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ awards ceremony was the standing ovation given to three women from Bodegas Bohedal for their innovative wine tourism program. Three generations of women not only run the winery but have created experiences that perfectly define the family’s passion for wine, with a feminine touch and great attention to detail.
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July 17, 2019
In 2019, the wine festival of modern food and wine pairings, travels through five Bordeaux appellations and invites itself to a Premier Grand Cru Classé.
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July 17, 2019
The Contest Painting the Harvest in Valparaíso Casablanca Valley is already a tradition. This instance perfectly combines art, wine, vintage and approach of vineyards to children.
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