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Discover the world’s finest winery tourism regions, the members of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network!
We share industry insights from the leading winery tourism regions around the globe and promote the most innovative wineries that welcome local and international visitors. Our annual Best Of Wine Tourism awards are recognized as benchmarks of excellence.
Whether you are looking for advice on visiting our cities and wine regions or are in the wine business, looking for expertise to develop winery tourism, our site is full of information about our destinations as well as academic and professional resources.
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Le Agriesperienze: A Taste of Ticino’s Wine & Farm Traditions
Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region, Ticino, is a paradise of rolling vineyards, traditional farms, and breathtaking landscapes. While it’s famous for its Merlot wines, there’s a hidden layer of depth to its agritourism scene, offering visitors something far beyond a simple tasting session. At the heart of this movement is Le Agriesperienze, an initiative that combines immersive food and wine tourism with hands-on agricultural experiences.
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A journey through diversity and excellence from Porto to the Douro and Vinho Verde wine regions
Get to know the amazing characteristics of Porto as a Great Wine Capital and the surrounding wine regions and subregions of Douro and Vinho Verde.
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Rioja Begins its Centennial Celebration
In 1925, after many years of tense discussions, wineries and grape growers in the Rioja region decided to create a series of rules to protect and defend the origin of their grapes and wine.
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