Bodegas Campillo, the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Award winner in Art & Culture, has revolutionized wine tourism in Rioja Alavesa by integrating contemporary Spanish art exhibitions with architectural excellence. Located in medieval Laguardia, this pioneering winery creates cultural experiences that transcend traditional tastings through its Martinez Zabala Gallery and rotating art exhibitions.
Porto celebrates excellence and reveals the winners of the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2026
The city of Porto has revealed the regional winners of the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2026, celebrating excellence and innovation in wine tourism.
Mendoza Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Best of Wine Tourism Gala
On Friday, September 19th, the province of Mendoza once again became the epicenter of global wine tourism as it hosted the Best of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism Awards, a prestigious event that honors the most outstanding contributions to the region’s thriving enotourism industry. It was a special edition of these Awards as Mendoza also celebrated its 20th Anniversary of being a member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Celebrating the best in wine tourism – Adelaide
South Australia’s top wine tourism businesses have been celebrated at the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, announced on 11 September at the SA Wine Industry Dinner at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide.
Beyond the Glass: Where Swiss Wine Meets Creativity
From Michelin-starred chefs to local craftsmen and contemporary artists, Swiss wineries are shaping unforgettable encounters. Each glass of wine becomes part of a wider cultural and culinary dialogue.
Boroa Jatetxea- A Culinary Sanctuary in the Basque Heartland
Boroa Jatetxea, a Michelin-starred restaurant near Bilbao, provides a memorable dining experience within a restored 15th-century farmhouse. It’s a must-visit for its innovative Basque cuisine and exceptional Rioja wine cellar.
Artisan Collaborations: where wine and creativity flourish in the Great Wine Capital of Porto
Wine tourism projects are partnering with local artists and artisans to create memorable experiences that connect visitors to the Porto roots
Keeping Bordeaux local, and creative
Discover how Bordeaux wineries partner with local artists, artisans, chefs and creators, offering exhibitions, workshops, concerts and culinary experiences that connect wine, culture and community.
Sip, See, Create: The Art of Wine in Rioja and Bilbao
In Rioja and Bilbao, wine is more than a drink—it’s a celebration of craft and culture. From centuries-old barrel-making and historic ceramics to artisanal textiles and world-class museums like Vivanco, every experience reveals the creativity, tradition, and flavors that shape this remarkable region.
Great Wine Capitals Announces 2025–2026 International Research Grant Recipients
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025/2026 International Research Grant, awarded to two outstanding projects that will bring new perspectives to wine tourism strategy, consumer engagement, and destination development. The grants were awarded through a competitive international selection process, recognising academic excellence and practical relevance.
Art on walls and wine – Wonderground Barossa
Wonderground and the Mirus cellar door is a special space where art and wine intertwine, and where visitors are invited to experience the awe and wonder of South Australia’s iconic Barossa wine region through creative expression over a glass of wine.
Castrum Wine Relais
Castrum Wine Relais, a jewel of 18th-century Italian classical architecture, which blends luxury hospitality, art and Valpolicella wine tourism.