Rheinhessen is celebrating 210 years – and looking firmly towards the future. Across wine, tourism, gastronomy, culture and business, new forms of collaboration are helping to connect the region’s many strengths. From a dedicated Wine Tourism Manager to quality initiatives and a shared tourism strategy, 2026 marks an important step towards a stronger, more connected wine tourism destination.
Cooperation as a Catalyst for Stronger Wine Tourism Ecosystems
How Switzerland’s collaborative approach is transforming regional wine destinations into structured, high-value tourism experiences.
Great Wine Capitals 25th Annual Conference Underway in Bordeaux, France
The 25th Annual Conference of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is currently taking place in Bordeaux, running from 2 to 6 November 2025. Returning to its founding city for this symbolic milestone, the event brings together international delegates from the Network’s eleven member cities for a week of collaboration, innovation and celebration, guided by the theme “GENESIS”.
Introducing a New Voice in Fine Wine, Luxury & Global Terroir
Great Wine Capitals is delighted to welcome María Laura Ortiz Chiavetta as a new content contributor to the Network.



