Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo has amazing historical and luxurious ambiance to convey a complete wine tourism experience in the Douro Valley
Château Fage
This unique venue was opened in 2021 to share the beauty of the region and it’s wines with guests from around the world, winning a 2024 Regional Best Of Wine Tourism for its accommodation.
The most romantic Bordeaux addresses
As you take the winding roads through the vineyards of Bordeaux you’ll discover many romantic chateaux, views and villages. Here are a few suggestions to make your next Bordeaux wine tour the height of romance.
Seixo by Vasco Coelho Santos: an unforgettable culinary journey in the Douro Valley
This award-winning restaurant offers a unique gastronomic experience full of regional flavors in an exceptional location.
Summer in the châteaux – The best Bordeaux picnics
Bordeaux chateaux have lots of options for al fresco dinning here are some of the best picnics spots across the region.
A taste of innovation sprinkled with tradition: unique gastronomic experiences in Porto
Discover some of the unique and rich culinary experiences that make Porto region a famous gastronomic destination!
Château Malartic-Lagravière
Château Malartic-Lagravière is a class act, a Classified growth of Graves, one of the oldest terroirs of Bordeaux, and one of only six properties in Bordeaux to be classified for both its red and white wines, a diversity that lends itself well to gastronomy. Séverine Bonnie has always pioneered hospitably and events around food and wine here.
The Montlabert Avant-Garde Tradition
With beautiful architecture in the heart of the UNESCO heritage landscape of Saint Emilion, it’s not surprising Château Montlabert won The Bordeaux Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Architecture and Landscapes.
Mentoring the future of wine
This year sees the third edition of The Bordeaux Mentor Week, an initiative created by journalist Jane Anson and wine trade consultant Chinedu Rita Rosa. Their aim is to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the wine trade, a business that may seem inaccessible for young people without insider contacts.
Six Senses Douro Valley: a beacon of sustainable luxury in the Douro
For those seeking a luxurious escape that aligns with their values of sustainability and environmental stewardship, Six Senses Douro Valley offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience
Climate change and the future of the Bordeaux blend.
Climate change is bringing a shorter vine growing cycle to Bordeaux. The conditions may still be favourable but how to protect the Bordeaux style in the future? Growers already have viticultural and wine making tools to help, but now experimenting with the Bordeaux blend is inviting innovation.
Château Castera
Château Castera has a long history of culture, it’s not surprising then that they have once again won the Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Art and Culture in 2024, a prize they already championed in 2018.