The Great Wine Capitals Global Network is proud to announce the launch of GWC e-book, a digital publication that brings together stories of innovation, sustainability, and excellence in wine tourism from across its member cities.
Introducing a New Voice in Fine Wine, Luxury & Global Terroir
Great Wine Capitals is delighted to welcome María Laura Ortiz Chiavetta as a new content contributor to the Network.
Hawke’s Bay rebounds with ‘exceptional vintage’ after cyclone
Sandra Hazlehurst, Mayor of Hastings, New Zealand, tells db about the intensive two-year clean-up the region has undergone following Cyclone Gabrielle, and how Hawke’s Bay is looking at its brightest future yet.
Great Wine Capitals Opens Applications for 2025/2026 International Research Grant
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025/2026 International Research Grant. Now in its third year, this initiative supports cutting-edge research that drives innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in wine tourism.
Webinar: Is Wine Tourism Creating Value for Wineries?
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network hosts quarterly webinars exploring key trends and challenges in wine tourism. The last webinar took place on March 25 and examined how wine tourism influences the management of independent wineries, featuring insights from Claire Lamoureux, a GWC research grant recipient, and real-world perspectives from wineries in Bordeaux and Mainz.
Dionisias Wine Fair 2025: A Celebration of Women and Wine at the Fader Museum
The Dionisias Wine Fair 2025, held on March 1st and 2nd at the Emiliano Guiñazú – Casa Fader Museum in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, was a resounding success. This unique event, dedicated to celebrating women in the wine industry, brought together wine enthusiasts, producers, and artisans in a vibrant atmosphere of culture, gastronomy, and music.
DISCOVER MENDOZA’S TOP ALTITUDE WINES AT FOODEX 2025
As part of the international Foodex fair, ProMendoza is honored to present an exclusive seminar on the exquisite wines of Mendoza, Argentina. This unique event offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the rich winemaking tradition of our region -globally recognized for its quality and excellence- through some of its altitude wines.
Vinexpo Explorer Mendoza 2025: A Historic Announcement at Wine Paris 2025
In a landmark moment for its wine industry, Mendoza, Argentina, has been announced as the host of Vinexpo Explorer 2025. The announcement was made during the prestigious Wine Paris 2025 fair, marking the first time this exclusive gathering will take place in South America. This milestone underscores Mendoza’s status as a world-class wine region and a hub for international trade.
Porto Wine & Travel Week 2025 Strengthens Global Wine Tourism Connections
Porto, Portugal – 19 February 2025 – The 2025 edition of Porto Wine & Travel Week concluded with resounding success, bringing together more than 200 industry leaders from across the globe who conduct business in the wine tourism sector. Over the course of the week, Porto hosted a dynamic program of B2B meetings, expert-led discussions, and immersive experiences, reinforcing its position as a leading international hub for wine and travel professionals.
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.
New capacity building program
‘The Art and Science of Sustainable Wine Business and Tourism’ is brought to you by Great Wine Capitals Adelaide, South Australia and delivered by the University of Adelaide.
From Adelaide to Verona
A wine media cadet’s journey from Adelaide, South Australia to the 2024 Great Wine Capitals Conference in Verona, Italy.