“Hummus & Wine” marries the classiest rock‘n’roll orchestras in Western Switzerland with the best winegrowers in the canton of Vaud. These original concert sessions will be organized with Swiss artists in cellars or at wine-growers estates of the Lausanne region.
The SWISS WINE FESTIVAL 2023 – Swiss Innovation in the Spotlight
From Thursday 16 March to Sunday 19 March 2023, the SWISS WINE FESTIVAL is set to open its doors for the first time. Some forty-five wine producers from all the various Swiss wine regions will create the very first Swiss wine ‘Pop Up Store’ over four days at Winterthur’s Eulachhallen venue.
Pieropan: Innovative and Sustainable Underground Winery
Pieropan, the iconic wine producer from the Veneto region in Italy, has always been a custodian of the territory, respecting and preserving the landscape and the vineyards. And now, they have yet another accolade to add to their already glittering list of accomplishments – the Global Best Of Wine Tourism’s Architecture & Landscape category Award.
The Growing Presence of Swiss Wines in France
From 13 to 15 February 2023, Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) presented a wide selection of Swiss wines in Paris (France). The national body for the promotion of Swiss wines attended, for the first time, the international Wine Paris & Vinexpo trade fair. Their presence in Paris also featured two events organised with the Swiss Embassy in France and Switzerland Tourism.
Weltevrede Wine Estate
At Weltevrede in the Western Cape, a profusion of plant species thrives, creating a unique terroir for their exceptional wines. Owner and winemaker Phillip Jonker has led Weltevrede to become a premier Chardonnay estate in South Africa, offering captivating underground cellar tours, innovative wine experiences, and delectable wines like Vanilla Chardonnay and Cherrychoc Merlot.
Anteprima del Chiaretto di Bardolino’s 2023 edition is back with three events
Anteprima – the Lake Garda’s rosè wine event – will be accessible to the press on the 2nd and 3rd March, to the general public on the 5th and to professionals on the 6th.
In 2022, Chiaretto di Bardolino grew by +10% in Ho.Re.Ca. compared to the previous year.
South Australia – A perfect blend of wine and culture
South Australia’s wine regions are not just known for their world-class wines, but also for their rich cultural heritage and thriving art scenes. From the rolling hills of the Barossa to the seaside charm of McLaren Vale, and the wide expanses of the Riverland, these regions offer a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences that are sure to captivate any traveller.
Cultural gatherings in the Cape Winelands
Wine is more than just a product. It has the ability to bring people together. Wine is a celebration and coming together of people. We’ve put together a list of gatherings around wine
The Cité du Vin unveils its new Permanent Exhibition
After more than a month of work, the Cité du Vin has opened the doors of its new Permanent Exhibition to the public on Saturday 4 February 2023. For the first time since the opening in 2016, the Permanent Exhibition has been extensively redesigned and modified to include new staging, digital equipment and multimedia content.
Wine and culture in Rheinhessen
Enjoying a glass of wine is certainly a culture itself. However, pairing it with new ideas and concepts can enhance the experience even further. Let’s take a look at some examples from Rheinhessen!
MENDOZA CELEBRATES WINE WITH A UNIQUE SHOW
Mendoza is home to the largest wine industry in Argentina and celebrates the grape harvest in a big way. This is the origin of its almost hundred-year-old National Harvest Festival, a cultural event with artistic characteristics of international prestige.
Culture and agriculture – wine and art in the Bordeaux vineyard
Bordeaux wine chateaux are the perfect venue for artistic and cultural events. They offer great spaces to welcome cultural events and the cellars, both ancient and modern, have perfect acoustics for music. There are several organisations that take advantage of these venues by offering programmes of events throughout the region.