Discover how sustainability shapes Valparaíso – Casablanca Valley through innovative wineries, organic gastronomy and restaurants committed to local sourcing. From vineyard to table, the region demonstrates how environmental stewardship, collaboration and a deep respect for its people and landscapes create authentic wine tourism experiences.
A history of wine and design in Bordeaux
Bordeaux has history when it comes to designing spaces to share its wines, especially in the Médoc where many of the Chateaux along ‘La Route des Châteaux’ were built to show passers-by their prestige.
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Shines Through Constant Innovation
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao is breaking the mold of traditional enotourism. Backed by the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism award, the winery combines interactive 3D mapping, sensory vineyard tours, and WSET-trained hospitality to connect with today’s demanding wine traveler before they even step foot in Haro.
Building a Sustainable Future: Casablanca Valley’s Clean Production Agreement
In Casablanca Valley, collaboration has become as important as the vines themselves. By bringing together wineries, institutions and local communities, the region has turned sustainability into a shared achievement, proving that long-term success is built through partnership, resilience and a common vision for the future.
Enjoy Wine Festivals and Events in Bilbao and Rioja
Bilbao and Rioja host wine harvest festivals, wine battles, music events and local celebrations that reflect the region’s wine culture, gastronomy and traditions throughout the year.
How Bordeaux Connects City Life and Wine Country
As La Cité du Vin celebrates its 10th anniversary, Bordeaux’s transformation into a world-class wine tourism destination is more visible than ever. From immersive wine experiences in the city centre to easy access to renowned vineyards by tram and train, discover how Bordeaux is bringing the vineyard and the city closer together than ever before.
Doña Paula Winery: Where the Andes Meet a Living Philosophy
In 1997, a small team of viticulturists and enologists set out to achieve what was, at the time, a quietly radical goal: owning every single vine they worked with. While their initial plans focused heavily on cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, it was Malbec that ultimately proved its extraordinary potential on this land, paving the way for their inaugural vintage.
Martell – Contemporary, Culinary Cognac
Martell celebrates the French art de vivre through award-winning Cognac and culinary experiences, from innovative pairings to the exclusive Signature Experience by Chef Alexandre Mazzia.
The Culinary art of Château de Ferrand
Château de Ferrand is no stranger to the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards as they won their third recognition in 2026.
Cultivating Wine Tourism’s Future Talents in Valparaíso – Casablanca Valley
An educational ecosystem deeply connected to tourism, hospitality, and local identity is helping shape the future of wine tourism in the Valparaíso – Casablanca Valley. From specialized technical training in secondary education to university programs and continuous professional development initiatives, the region is cultivating a workforce that not only serves visitors, but also authentically represents the culture, traditions, and community values that define the valley.
Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Team
Since joining the Great Wine Capitals network in 2002, Bilbao-Rioja has become one of its most established and active members. Discover the institutions, wine tourism experts and communication professionals shaping the alliance’s international strategy, premium wine tourism initiatives and global visibility across Rioja and Bilbao.
Changing the face of Bordeaux Wine Tourism through collaboration
The Great Wine Capitals show how institutions and private enterprise can work together to raise the bar of both quality and recognition in wine tourism across an entire region. Other initiatives, from vines to city, are also using collaboration between institutions and private companies to bring change to wine and wine tourism.