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”.
Bodegas Bilbaínas: Where Rioja’s Legacy Meets Modern Elegance
Tucked into the storied Station Quarter of Haro, Rioja’s winemaking epicenter, Bodegas Bilbaínas offers an experience as timeless as its wines. With over 120 years of history, this iconic estate is not just a winery—it’s a journey through the art, culture, and passion of Spanish viticulture.
The cordial wine culture of Mainz
Imagine this: It is a lovely summer evening at the end of August. You are walking through a beautiful and romantic park, illuminated by hundreds of little lights that move slowly in the warm evening breeze. Underneath the trees, people are chatting and enjoying Rheinhessen wine. This is what the wine market in the Great Wine Capital of Mainz feels like!