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.
For two days Casablanca will be Chile’s wine tourism capital with its 2024 Harvest Festival
In april, thousands of people are expected to gather in Chile’s central valley to exchange news from more than 12 prestigious and award-winning national wineries. A festival of aromas, flavors and colors is what can be experienced next april, in central Chile’s...
Hawke’s Bay wine harvest celebrated with festivals and events
As the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, prepare for their annual harvest, the region comes alive with a vibrant burst of colour, energy and anticipation.
The Santa María Briones Hotel: Better than a Home Away from Home
The Santa María Briones Hotel is a dream come true for owner Javier Ruiz and his family. Ruiz, a native of Logroño, emigrated to the United States many years ago where he made a living selling ships.
Recipients of International Research Grant to Advance Wine Tourism Industry Announced
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Great Wine Capital Global Network International Research Grant. This exciting initiative aims to promote excellence and innovation in wine tourism research, addressing industry needs and fostering collaboration among the 12 prestigious wine capitals from around the world.
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.
Harvest traditions in Rheinhessen – an occasion to celebrate
Rheinhessen has both harvest traditions and festivals. Find out more about them here.
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
Bardolino Grape and Wine Festival, five days to discover Lake Garda and its famous products
From September 28 to October 2, five days of traditional dishes, markets, live music, and DJ sets, with the event’s undeniable protagonist: the Bardolino wine, which will be present with 23 labels and will accompany the 27 gastronomic proposals.
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.