Winner of the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices, Palacios Vinos de Finca places sustainability at the heart of its approach to wine and wine tourism in Rioja, with a commitment to the territory, biodiversity, environmental conservation and the preservation of its natural and cultural landscape.
Parties and people, the Bordeaux Harvest Experience
Bordeaux châteaux remain open for business during busy harvest time, some properties positively encourage visitors to come and participate in the creation and the celebration of a new vintage.
Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta – Where the Douro Explains Itself
The road to Ventozelo does not make things easy. From Porto it is the better part of two hours upriver, the final stretch a switchback along the N222 above the left bank of the Douro, where the hills fall away in terraces so steep they look less farmed than sculpted. By the time you reach the gate the estate lies in the parish of Ervedosa do Douro, in the municipality of São João da Pesqueira, you have already absorbed the first thing the place wants to teach you: that the landscape came before the wine and shaped everything that followed.
Les Vignobles de Larose; Big and Beautiful
Five years and 25 million € of investment have transformed Les Vignobles de Larose. This huge property covers four chateaux, three production sites and 255 ha of vines across the Haut Médoc and Saint Estèphe totaling an average production of 1.2 Million bottles a year.
Cultivating a Sustainable Destination
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.
Bilbao-Rioja Gathers the Great Wine Capitals to Prepare for the Next Challenges
Bilbao-Rioja brought together representatives from eleven Great Wine Capitals member regions for the 2026 Midterm Meeting, reinforcing its role as a leading wine tourism destination and advancing the network’s shared agenda for international cooperation.