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.
Stanly Ranch – A Napa Valley Retreat
On the southern edge of Napa Valley where pristine vineyards blanket gently rolling hills that rise up to meet the wide-open California sky, the banks of the Napa River contour around the historic Stanly Ranch. Here, an extraordinary luxury resort is taking shape.
A bigger picture – Making Bordeaux inclusive
It’s understandable that vineyards look to their natural environment when thinking about sustainability, it’s a tangible and sometimes urgent challenge, but a broader definition of sustainability includes people.
Inclusive wine tourism in Casablanca: When pleasure is generous and enough for everyone
Amaze yourself by unparalleled fauna in the middle of the countryside or cycling through the vineyards. These are some of the possible panoramas in central Chile’s valley.
A Focus on Inclusive, Adaptative Wine Tourism in Rioja
Providing a worthwhile experience to visitors with reduced mobility or sensory impairment plays an important role in Rioja wineries’ tourism strategy.
Wine Tourism initiatives for good in the Cape Winelands and Western Cape
Learn about wine tourism initiatives that empower local farming communities to unleash positive social in the Cape Winelands and the Western Cape, South Africa.