The Great Wine Capitals Global Network hosts quarterly webinars exploring key trends and challenges in wine tourism. The last webinar took place on March 25 and examined how wine tourism influences the management of independent wineries, featuring insights from Claire Lamoureux, a GWC research grant recipient, and real-world perspectives from wineries in Bordeaux and Mainz.
From Small Towns to a Great Community: Casablanca, Beyond The Valley
In Casablanca Valley, wine, tradition, and local flavors come together. From Tapihue’s vineyards to Quintay’s fresh seafood and artisanal cheeses from Las Dichas and La Vinilla, every taste tells a story.
A Tale of Visionaries: How Casablanca Valley Became Chile’s Great Wine Capital
Pablo Morandé and Sergio Correa Undurraga were instrumental in establishing Casablanca Valley as a leading Chilean wine region, focusing on cool-climate varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Their vision redefined Chilean viticulture, positioning the valley on the global wine map. Building on this legacy, Alberto Guolo, head winemaker at Casas del Bosque, continues to innovate and elevate Casablanca’s wines through sustainable practices. Together, they have transformed the valley into a renowned destination for fine, sustainable wines.
VINITUR – Taste for Life
Experience the true essence of Portugal with VINITUR – Tourism, Wine & Gastronomy Ltd, founded by João Marinho Falcão, a pioneer in wine and food tourism. Based in Matosinhos near Porto, VINITUR crafts bespoke journeys that showcase the country’s rich heritage, from immersive “Walk and Taste” tours in Porto to exclusive wine tastings and luxury adventures in the Douro Valley. With a deep commitment to sustainability, João partners with local winemakers, small producers, and family businesses, ensuring each experience supports the community while providing authentic insights into Portuguese culture.
Casablanca Valley’s Wine Route
The Valparaiso-Casablanca valley has very good connectivity between its vineyards, you can travel along the bike paths between each vineyard or you can take public/private transportation to reach the vineyards, which are easily accessible.
Bodegas RE: A Unique Wine Tourism Experience in The Casablanca Valley
Bodegas RE, a family-owned winery near Casablanca, was founded in 2008 by Pablo Morandé Lavín. It opened to tourists in 2012, offering unique wine experiences that blend history and innovation. The winery is known for “REcreating, REinventing, and REvealing” wines using ancient methods like clay amphorae. Visitors can enjoy the “Tour RE,” which includes a winery tour and tasting with charcuterie, or “RE Tastings,” a guided tasting in the historic underground cellar.
Farm to fork bringing the land to the table.
Bringing biodiversity to Bordeaux wine tourism – Kitchen gardens are popping up in properties across the region, with produce destined for the chateaux dining rooms and taken home by the teams.
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.
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.
Macerado: The gastronomic canvas of Casablanca Valley
In the heart of the Casablanca Valley, “Macerado” stands out as a culinary temple that has evolved over more than a decade, adapting to the times and changing along with its diverse clientele. Since its founding in February 2007, Macerado has cultivated a rich tradition of Chilean cuisine with an organic and locally sourced focus. This distinctive approach has allowed the restaurant not only to survive but to thrive in a highly competitive sector, thanks to its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Villa Maria – Casa Sartori 1898: Centuries of Tradition
In Casa Sartori, every detail tells centuries of tradition and passion for wine; The architectural features of Villa Maria, as well as the naturalistic setting of the park in which it is immersed, make it the ideal location for organizing any type of event.
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.