Sauternes is a wine that requires passion, it’s a challenging wine to make and to sell. Luckily for Sauternes lovers, there are passionate producers across the appellation working together to produce and promote these golden wines. Many have already been championed by Best of Wine Tourism awards. Châteaux La Tour Blanche, Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sigalas-Rabaud, Rabaud-Promis and Rayne Vigneau have all come together to create a circuit for electric scooters through their vines.
Matetic Winery: An innovator at the forefront of sustainable wine tourism practices
Situated in Chile’s Rosario Valley, Matetic Winery is a boutique winery known for its production of cold climate Syrah since 1999. It’s the winery’s steadfast dedication to sustainable wine tourism practices that truly sets it apart, a commitment that recently led the Great Wine Capital Network to name Matetic Winery as the Global Winner for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices at the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.
Rosell Boher Lodge, dedication and respect for nature in Mendoza
Just 45 km away from the City of Mendoza, there is a wonderful and multi-award-winning lodge. We are talking about the Rosell Boher lodge that has a Guest-House with 3 spacious luxury rooms and 11 private Villas in the vineyards. They count with Jacuzzi, private cellar and fireplace on their terraces.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Region Joining GWCGN
The Hawke’s Bay wine region, supported by the twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, has recently been welcomed into the esteemed Great Wine Capitals Global Network, joining other top wine regions such as Bordeaux, Cape Town, and San Francisco-Napa Valley.
Cape Town Mayor’s Choice Wines
Cape Town is known around the globe as an iconic city to visit, but not all visitors know that Cape Town has a long history with the famous wines from South Africa.
Bodegas Beronia: Sustainability Is In Our DNA
Bodegas Beronia, the first winery in the world to gather the highest recognitions and awards for sustainable construction, is a must visit in La Rioja, Spain. Enjoy an exquisite wine tourism experience amidst a beautiful sea of vineyards.
Six Senses Douro Valley is a role model for sustainability practices
Six Senses Douro Valley has just become the first hotel in the Iberian Peninsula to receive certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, recognizing and consolidating all its good practices
Porto is paving the way for Smart Cities best practices
Porto has been at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that can respond to the needs and demands of residents and visitors, offering smarter urban development.
BORDEAUX EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SMART CITY
The European Capital of Smart Tourism award recognises cities for their exemplary achievements in tourism in 4 categories: accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation and cultural heritage.
La Vigne: The Swiss Wine Therapy You Need
Nestled in the beautiful hills of Chexbres, Lausanne, La Vigne is a luxurious establishment offering unique and innovative wine lovers therapy and awarded the Best Of Wine Tourism prize. But it’s not just about the wine; it’s also about sustainability and responsible tourism. No wonder La Vigne was awarded the prestigious Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Sustainable Wine Tourism practices.
Technology enhances guided tours in the Wine Roads of Mendoza
In a world that revolves rapidly around the generation of digital environments in all areas of human life, Mendoza’s wine tourism is not left out of these dynamics and incorporates new tools that add value to the experiences.
Two wineries are enhancing their guided tours through the application of new technologies: Finca el Paraíso from Luigi Bosca Winery with its Raíces (Roots) Experience, and Caro Winery with VineyAR.
Bilbao: a City Committed to Sustainable Development at All Levels
From a gritty industrial city to a walkable space where sustainability is top of mind, Bilbao is now a city committed to sustainable development at all levels.