The K.&K. Dautermann Winery is a typical family-run winery in Rheinhessen, producing excellent red wines in Ingelheim, the ‘red wine town’. Perhaps it isn’t quite so typical after all: their son, Klaus Dautermann, was born with Down’s syndrome – which is why the issue of inclusion plays such a significant role at the winery.
Rioja Harvest Insights 2026
An overview of the 2026 Rioja harvest, from production forecasts and the inventory-to-sales ratio to grape prices and the measures adopted by the Rioja Regulatory Board.
Les Vignobles de Larose; Big and Beautiful
Five years and 25 million € of investment have transformed Les Vignobles de Larose. This huge property covers four chateaux, three production sites and 255 ha of vines across the Haut Médoc and Saint Estèphe totaling an average production of 1.2 Million bottles a year.
Cultivating a Sustainable Destination
Discover how sustainability shapes Valparaíso – Casablanca Valley through innovative wineries, organic gastronomy and restaurants committed to local sourcing. From vineyard to table, the region demonstrates how environmental stewardship, collaboration and a deep respect for its people and landscapes create authentic wine tourism experiences.
Doña Paula Winery: Where the Andes Meet a Living Philosophy
In 1997, a small team of viticulturists and enologists set out to achieve what was, at the time, a quietly radical goal: owning every single vine they worked with. While their initial plans focused heavily on cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, it was Malbec that ultimately proved its extraordinary potential on this land, paving the way for their inaugural vintage.
Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality
While technology increasingly influences every stage of the customer journey, Napa Valley’s approach remains distinctly human: using digital tools to enhance, rather than replace, personal relationships and authentic experiences.
South Australia leads in sustainability
The South Australian wine industry is rightfully proud of the robust sustainability certification program for grape growers and winemakers run through the national body Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA).
Sustainable Wine in Switzerland: A Biodynamic Winemaker on Soil, Climate and Quality
From lunar calendars to living soils, Swiss winegrower Francisca Obrecht shares how biodynamic viticulture is shaping the future of sustainable wine production in Switzerland — and why authenticity matters more than consistency.
Sustainability Is Much More Than a Theory in Rioja
Sustainability in Rioja is moving beyond theory and into everyday action. The region’s top award-winning wineries are embracing eco-friendly viticulture, preserving historic vineyards, and offering unforgettable, sustainable wine tourism experiences for the modern traveler.
The local roots and global dimension of Rheinhessen’s wine culture
Rheinhessen is transforming the global wine landscape. Explore how Mainz and wineries like Dreißigacker and Manz are driving quality, innovation, and international success.
Inclusive Horizons: Redefining Sustainable Wine Tourism in Verona through Accessibility and Sensory Innovation
As the wine tourism sector moves toward higher ethical and social standards, the concept of sustainability has evolved beyond environmental protection to embrace Inclusive Sustainability.
Tenuta Le Cave, a reborn treasure
On the rolling hills of Eastern Valpolicella, Tenuta le Cave stands as a quietly dramatic reinterpretation of an Italian country “borgo diffuso” (little scattered village). Winner in spirit of contemporary rural design, the property skilfully blends stone-built tradition with clean, modern volumes: shuttered farmhouses linked by glass corridors, terraces that step down into vineyards, and a low-profile spa pavilion that folds into the landscape. The result is an architecture that respects this land while offering a fresh, light-filled experience for guests