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”.
THE WOMEN OF MENDOZA STRENGTHEN ITS WINE INDUSTRY
The World Economic Forum has been measuring the gender gap since 2006 through the Global Gender Gap Index. It benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). In 2022 this study included 146 countries. According to the results, there would still be some 132 years to close the gender gap worldwide at the current pace of implementation of measures and actions.
D.O.C. Luján de Cuyo Showcases Its Terroir Through Science, History and Wine
The first Denomination of Origin in the Americas gathered journalists at Altieri Wines to explore the soils, climate and district identities that define the character of Luján de Cuyo Malbec.
Grape Harvest in Rheinhessen: Get Involved Where the Wine Is Made
In Rheinhessen, late summer is slowly beginning to make itself felt: the days are getting shorter and the nights are cooling down to a pleasant 18 degrees. For the region’s winegrowers, this means one thing above all: it will soon be time to head back into the vineyards. Following a summer marked by high temperatures throughout Rheinhessen, the main grape harvest expected to begin as early as the start of September this year.
Rioja Harvest Insights 2026
An overview of the 2026 Rioja harvest, from production forecasts and the inventory-to-sales ratio to grape prices and the measures adopted by the Rioja Regulatory Board.
Adopt a Garganega Vine: experience the harvest along the Soave Wine Route
Amid volcanic hills, medieval villages and wineries, the association founded in 1999 offers an engaging way to discover the local area. Its flagship project is “Adopt a Garganega Vine”, an experience that takes wine lovers on a journey from vineyard to bottle.
Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta – Where the Douro Explains Itself
The road to Ventozelo does not make things easy. From Porto it is the better part of two hours upriver, the final stretch a switchback along the N222 above the left bank of the Douro, where the hills fall away in terraces so steep they look less farmed than sculpted. By the time you reach the gate the estate lies in the parish of Ervedosa do Douro, in the municipality of São João da Pesqueira, you have already absorbed the first thing the place wants to teach you: that the landscape came before the wine and shaped everything that followed.
Experience the Swiss Grape Harvest: A Hands-On Journey Through the Vineyards
Experience the Swiss grape harvest first-hand. Join local winegrowers, harvest by hand and discover one of Switzerland’s most authentic wine tourism experiences.
Les Vignobles de Larose; Big and Beautiful
Five years and 25 million € of investment have transformed Les Vignobles de Larose. This huge property covers four chateaux, three production sites and 255 ha of vines across the Haut Médoc and Saint Estèphe totaling an average production of 1.2 Million bottles a year.
Cultivating a Sustainable Destination
Discover how sustainability shapes Valparaíso – Casablanca Valley through innovative wineries, organic gastronomy and restaurants committed to local sourcing. From vineyard to table, the region demonstrates how environmental stewardship, collaboration and a deep respect for its people and landscapes create authentic wine tourism experiences.
Equi Wine Tour by Leman Degustation
Experience the seasons aboard a horse-drawn carriage pulled by two horses (walking, trotting or galloping). From November to February, discover the magic of Geneva by night with the fondue carriage, and during the other months of the year, enjoy the Equi Wine tour in...
Mist, Hills and Wine: A Journey through Casablanca Valley and Valparaíso
Some landscapes resist description. Casablanca Valley is one of them — a place you feel before you understand it, where the Pacific makes itself known not through the view but through the air, the cold, and eventually the wine in your glass.
What Are Wine Travellers Really Looking For?
A weekend in the Douro is more than a wine escape—it is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with authentic Portugal. From the award-winning hospitality of Casa do Santo Wine & Tourism in Provesende to traditional village life, wood-fired bread, local cafés and the remarkable tasting menu at O Forno de Jales, this journey reveals how the future of wine tourism lies in meaningful human connections. Discover why the Douro’s landscapes, people and traditions transform simple moments into unforgettable memories.
Creating a Home Away from Home: How Hotelier Stefanie Wild Crafts Meaningful Moments of Belonging in Rheinhessen
On its website, the wine hotel Weinzuhause (“wine home”) describes itself as “Your home in Rheinhessen.” For German speakers, the name is also a play on words: Weinzuhause echoes “mein Zuhause” (“my home”). Located about a 20-minute drive from Mainz, this wine hotel, recipient of the Best of Wine Tourism award 2024, combines hospitality, wine, and the region’s unique way of life. That is precisely the goal of Stefanie Wild, managing director of the hotel: She wants to create a place where guests not only feel welcome but are truly at home.