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.
Step Back in Time Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train: A Journey of Luxury, Scenery, and Sustainability
Tucked into the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers far more than a scenic ride — it’s a nostalgic journey through time, taste, and tranquility. As one of the few active historic passenger railroads still operating in the United States, the Wine Train brings the elegance and romance of early 20th-century rail travel to life with every mile.
FINE Italy: The B2B Marketplace Dedicated to Wine Tourism Development
On 27 and 28 October 2026, Riva del Garda once again hosts FINE #WineTourism Marketplace Italy.
Building on the success of its debut, the event reaffirms itself as the reference platform for those looking to position themselves strategically in the international market, turning the richness of territories into concrete business opportunities.
Great Wine Capitals is a partner of this major wine tourism business event.
A Heritage of Excellence in Valpolicella: The Timeless Charm of Villa Crine
Recognized winner of the 2026 Best of Wine Tourism “Art and Culture” Award, Villa Crine blends Valpolicella’s heritage with an integrated production journey and immersive tastings.
Great Wine Capitals Opens Applications for 2026/2027 International Research Grant
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) has opened applications for the 2026/2027 International Research Grant, an initiative designed to support research that advances innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in wine tourism.
The Hotel Viura: Art and Culture from the Ground Up
Hotel Viura creates a sharp, intentional contrast with the traditional wine village of Villabuena de Álava. Learn how this modern building, operating as a living art gallery, earned the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism award for Art and Culture.
Bordeaux Wine Tourism: The rise of winery wine clubs and direct sales
The traditional route to market for over 70% of Bordeaux wine is via ‘La Place de Bordeaux’ an historic but still efficient, system that sends Bordeaux wines from 5000 properties to over 170 countries through a network of 90 courtiers (brokers) and 300 negociants (merchants). That’s over 300 million bottles, for a value of almost 3 billion euros. It’s a huge and efficient machine.
Wine Business as a Driver of Development: The Casablanca Valley Experience
Casablanca Valley has grown from a pioneering cool-climate wine region into a dynamic tourism destination where wineries, gastronomy and sustainability connect visitors with the culture and landscapes of central Chile.
Black Barn: retains the Art and Culture wine tourism award for 2026
A combination of performing and visual arts has always been a strong part of the Black Barn offering making them a two time winner of the Best Of Wine Tourism Art & Culture award.
Porto: Where Bridges Become Partnerships
Wine tourism in Porto, Douro and Vinho Verde is built on collaboration. Like the bridges that cross the Douro River, connections between people, landscapes and traditions continue to shape one of Europe’s most vibrant wine destinations.
Sustainability Is Much More Than a Theory in Rioja
Sustainability in Rioja is moving beyond theory and into everyday action. The region’s top award-winning wineries are embracing eco-friendly viticulture, preserving historic vineyards, and offering unforgettable, sustainable wine tourism experiences for the modern traveler.
Verona: The Seamless Harmony Between City and Countryside
While many cities see their outskirts as a grey transition zone, Verona boasts a rural border that begins as soon as one crosses its historic walls.
From Ancient Soils to Modern Plates: The Maxwell Wines Experience
Carved into a limestone ridge overlooking the rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale, just 45 minutes south of Adelaide, Maxwell Wines stands as a testament to decades of visionary winemaking, bold hospitality and culinary excellence.