The Regional Best of Wine Tourism, part of the Great Wine Capitals network, has awarded seven swiss wine activities. This event recognizes innovative contributions to Swiss wine tourism, spanning architecture, culture, innovation, and more. It’s a unique opportunity for Swiss regions to shine, fostering national and international recognition. With nominees hailing from various Swiss cantons, this year’s, once again, highlighted the very best in Swiss wine tourism.
Yoga along the Wine Paths, a unique experience to elevate your spirit
The multiple benefits of this ancient practice are indisputable, both for body and soul. In Mendoza, nature enhances this activity in an environment of clean air framed by vineyards, valleys and mountains. Wine completes this “spiritual” experience.
Château Marquis de Terme
In the centre of the village of Margaux-Cantenac, the historic property dates from the 1760s. It is built around a large courtyard and park, where an open air ‘Ginguette’ wine bar welcomes guests for events and tastings throughout the summer months.
Best Of Wine Tourism Regional Award: Napa Valley’s Winners Announced
Seven Napa Valley wine tourism businesses were honored during the annual Destination Symposium held on September 28th, 2023, at CIA at Copia.
Welcome to Wine Harvest in the Douro and Vinho Verde regions: a season of culture, tradition and experiences!
The harvest represents one of the most festive and traditional seasons in our wine regions and covers all the activities that take place between the picking of the grapes and the production of wine.
Harvest festivals aren’t only for the pickers
There was a time when properties weren’t keen to open up their doors to visitors during harvest time. There’s a lot going on, pipes and pumps all over the cellar floor, busy cellar rats checking on fermentation temperatures, grapes arriving and general activity. More and more properties now realise just how much wine enthusiasts love this time. They love to the see the cellars in action rather than as hushed dark and cavernous halls of silent barrels of ageing wine or gleaming tanks waiting for the next weeks of activity.
Mainz|Rheinhessen: Winners announced for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2024
Which companies, initiatives or agencies in Mainz and Rheinhessen currently stand out for their exceptional wine tourism offers? This was the question facing our expert jury as they looked through entries for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2024. Who would walk away...
Be enchanted by the beauty, comfort and wines of Quinta da Casa Amarela
The Quinta da Casa Amarela estate is situated on the left bank of the River Douro, in the spot classified by UNESCO as World Heritage
Honouring the harvest season in Verona with Festival “Hostaria”
Every year, in October, the city of Verona celebrates the harvest period with a marvellous festival: “Hostaria”. During this particular weekend, the city honours harvest and the territory’s wineries, enabling visitors to experience the historical and cultural importance of harvesting in this region, accompanying them through various tastes, flavours and memorable experiences.
Porto just launched its own “Best Of Club” to encourage cooperation between wine tourism agents in Douro, Porto and Vinhos Verdes regions
Best Of Club – Porto is composed of wine tourism agents distinguished with a Best of Wine Tourism award, in the last three years, a distinction given annually, by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network
Hotel Conca Bella
The Conca Bella Boutique Hotel and Wine Experience, managed by the Montereale family for over 38 years, is the first “Wine Hotel” in Ticino.
Sister act in the winery
Wasem Doppelstück is a family company with winery, wine hotel and event location and a Great Wine Capitals prize winner in this field.