Amidst the rolling hills and verdant vineyards of the Douro Valley, Quinta do Bomfim has emerged as a shining star of sustainable and captivating wine tourism. This historic estate, recently awarded the Global Winner for Porto in the 20th edition of the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024, offers an experience that transcends mere wine tastings and delves into the heart of Portuguese culture and heritage.
Yangarra Estate Vineyard – McLaren Vale
Yangarra Estate’s new cellar door, opened in May 2023, is designed to link visitors with its picturesque vineyards and nearby winery.
Weingut Keth: A winery oasis in the sea of vines
“Weingut Keth” in Rheinhessen is a Great Wine Capitals prize winner with focus on modern wine architecture and organically cultivated wines.
The Montlabert Avant-Garde Tradition
With beautiful architecture in the heart of the UNESCO heritage landscape of Saint Emilion, it’s not surprising Château Montlabert won The Bordeaux Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Architecture and Landscapes.
The Haro Train Station: Six Historic Rioja Wineries Join Forces to Highlight their History and Wines
The Haro Train Station District Association has been recognized with two Best Of Wine Tourism awards from the Great Wine Capitals Global Network: the first in 2015 for Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences and in 2024 for Architecture and Landscapes.
Mentoring the future of wine
This year sees the third edition of The Bordeaux Mentor Week, an initiative created by journalist Jane Anson and wine trade consultant Chinedu Rita Rosa. Their aim is to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the wine trade, a business that may seem inaccessible for young people without insider contacts.
Weingut Erbeldinger: A sustainable family
“Weingut Erbeldinger” in Rheinhessen is a Great Wine Capitals prize winner. Extraordinary is the sustainable customer service and the certified organic vintage.
Wine for Good – Bike to care
Bordeaux hosted the second edition of Bike to Care in 2023. This annual charitable bike race partners major names in the international food and beverage world with wine producers from Burgundy and Bordeaux. Their aim is to raise money to help people in need within the hospitality business.
BAM La Voie des Sens – Train du Vigneron: Pioneering Sustainable Wine Tourism in the Scenic Vineyards of Lausanne
Hidden within the breathtaking vineyards of Lausanne, Switzerland, you’ll find BAM La Voie des Sens – Train du Vigneron. This trailblazing wine tourism experience has recently swept across global headlines, thanks to its unique and sustainable approach. The venture offers a delightful blend of history and gastronomy – a memorable train journey that pairs mouthwatering gourmet meals with local wines. Its efforts have not gone unnoticed, as it was recently crowned the Global Winner at the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, an event orchestrated by the respected Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Six Senses Douro Valley: a beacon of sustainable luxury in the Douro
For those seeking a luxurious escape that aligns with their values of sustainability and environmental stewardship, Six Senses Douro Valley offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience
Château Mauvinon – One for the birds in Saint Emilion
Château Mauvinon or the apology of slow tourism – A new Best Of Wine Tourism location in Bordeaux that you must discover !
Great Wine Capitals Celebrates the Success of Wine and Travel Week 2024
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network proudly participated in the highly anticipated Wine and Travel Week 2024, which took place in Porto from 18th to 25th February. This annual event, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions, showcased the vibrant intersection of wine culture and tourism, highlighting the global community’s passion for wine.