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!
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.
Marqués de Murrieta: Traditional Rioja Winery with Modern Sophistication
Global winner in Best of Wine Tourism’s Architecture & Landscape category, the story of Marqués de Murrieta, the tireless pursuit of perfection, is a tale of family, history, and a passion for wine. Founded in 1852 by Don Luciano Murrieta, the Riojan winery was created with the intention of producing a high-quality wine that would last over time and could be exported outside of Spain. Don Luciano’s dream was realized when his mythical 1852 vintage was sent to countries such as Mexico and Cuba, making it the first Rioja wine to be exported.
CHÂTEAU LE GRAND VERDUS
2023 Best Of Wine Tourism winner in the category “Architecture & Landscapes”.
Château Le Grand Verdus is a large vineyard, covering 120 hectares of vines in the heart of the rolling hills of the Entre Deux Mers.
Meet our Global Award Winner: Les Celliers de Sion, Switzerland
Switzerland’s only wine park, Les Celliers de Sion, is characteristic of the region’s dry-stone walled vineyards which Director David Héritier describes as requiring good shoes to traverse. Read on to find out what makes Les Celliers de Sion a worthy stop when you next visit the Fendant wine-growing region in Switzerland which is famed for its crisp white wines. The winery is located in the sloping Valais thermal spa holiday resort area and is the latest in our series showcasing the world-class brilliance of our Global Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners.
Wine and the city: me and all hotels
“We live and love Mainz” – says the me and all hotel about itself and it shows this among other things in wine events, which the hotel realises together with the association “Die Mainzer Winzer”: From wine tastings in a cosy atmosphere to indoor market breakfasts.