Nestled in the beautiful hills of Chexbres, Lausanne, La Vigne is a luxurious establishment offering unique and innovative wine lovers therapy and awarded the Best Of Wine Tourism prize. But it’s not just about the wine; it’s also about sustainability and responsible tourism. No wonder La Vigne was awarded the prestigious Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Sustainable Wine Tourism practices.
Pioneers of sustainability
“Weingut Brüder Dr. Becker, Ludwigshöhe” near Mainz is a pioneer of sustainability, with many decades of commitment to organic viticulture, and a Great Wine Capitals prize winner in this field.
Villa Calicantus: Bardolino wine for passion
Villa Calicantus is one of the smallest winery of the Bardolino wine area: 8 hectares of vineyards surrounded by olives trees and small woods, on the top of high hills of the Bardolino Classico area, two km away from lake Garda (Verona).
The winery works in organic since the beginning and in Biodynamic since 2014.
Tres Sabores Winery: Taste Sustainable Terroir of Napa Valley
Being a regional Winner of the Best of Wine Tourism Award in the Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices category, the Tres Sabores estate on Napa Valley Rutherford Bench is home and the backdrop of every stage of owner and winemaker Julie Johnson’s winemaking process.
Château Fleur de Lisse: Organic and Biodynamic Winemaking at the Heart of Bordeaux
The importance of sustainability in Bordeaux’s wine industry has become increasingly evident. The area has faced several environmental issues, such as climate change, soil degradation, and water shortages, prompting winemakers to reassess their approaches and embrace more eco-friendly practices.
Visit the Casablanca Museum
The Casablanca Museum, the Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winner in the Art & Culture category, was established by Municipal Decree on November 10, 1992, as a result of the need to create a space where the community’s heritage and cultural aspects can be appreciated in the same way they are valued in the community. This idea became a reality in 1994 when, by chance, a major archaeological find was discovered on Playa Grande de Quintay.
Cinema among the Vineyards in Mendoza
Vino el Cine is organized every year by Megacine Audiovisuales in Mendoza. It consists of outdoor cinema sessions in wineries. The participants enjoy a good movie while toasting with great wines and savoring some tasty bites.
MAYOR DE MIGUELOA – A FAMILY KEEPS A TRADITION ALIVE
Mayor de Migueloa, in the Palace of Viana, is one of the most interesting historical buildings in Laguardia, a fortified hilltop village in the Rioja Alavesa Wine Route.
Discover the Ultimate Luxury and Culture at Award-Winning Quanta Terra Douro, Portugal’s Hidden Gem
Experience the ultimate in luxury and culture at Quanta Terra, the award-winning winery in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Recently recognized by the Great Wine Capitals Network for its exceptional commitment to promoting arts and culture in its local community and providing a one-of-a-kind visitor experience for wine enthusiasts and tourists, Quanta Terra has secured the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Award in the Art and Culture category.
The Vignes&Culture adventure continues!
The concept of Vignes&Culture is very simple: the domains welcome the spectators in an exceptional environment for about three hours with 40 to 45 minutes of show, the possibility – according to the proposed packages – to eat and taste the wines of the domain.
Academy. Beyond Zenato
“A new project, a new challenge. A desire to look beyond, to explore beyond what we already know. Our passion has led us to intertwine our work as winemakers with our respect for the land and our natural inclination toward the fine arts and creativity. The intimate connection between winemaking tradition and experimentation emerges and finds a voice in this new project: Wine. Beyond” (Alberto and Nadia Zenato)
A cellar full of winegrowers’ stories
With a unique combination of traditional and modern elements in an informative exhibition appealing to many senses, “Winzerkeller Ingelheim” near Mainz earned the prize for the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Award 2023 in the category “Art and Culture”.