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Sustainability protects both the people and the place, creating a healthy environment to live and work in. In Bordeaux, where most vineyards are family run and are an integral part of the community, the philosophy of stewardship as properties are passed down from generation to generation is an important motivator for a sustainable model.

Among the challenges facing Rioja wineries today is attracting discerning wine tourists who have no shortage of choices of wineries to visit. The most forward-thinking wineries here are moving away from the traditional model of “visit the winery, taste some wine and go to the gift shop” toward an approach focusing on the vineyards.  Explaining how the specific conditions in a particular vineyard – soil, microclimate, elevation, exposition to sunlight, grape varieties, farming techniques and the relationship of the vineyard to its habitat is a necessary step to gain a better understanding of what goes into a bottle of wine.

Wine tourism is an economic model of sustainable development with a strong capacity of enhancement, playing a strategic rule in the distribution of tourist flows. It is certainly a sustainable restart model to take as an example.

Adelaide, South Australia is a charming city, its easy layout with wide streets and grid design is highlighted by beautifully designed modern and historical buildings. The parklands, a protected strip of green space, surround the city and several city squares further reinforce the sense of open space. Wherever you are in this great city, you are only five minutes’ walk away from green space and fresh air.