The Great Wine Capitals Global Network proudly participated in the highly anticipated Wine and Travel Week 2024, which took place in Porto from 18th to 25th February. This annual event, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions, showcased the vibrant intersection of wine culture and tourism, highlighting the global community’s passion for wine.
Jean Michel Cazes – Bordeaux’s Finest Ambassador
In June this year, Bordeaux lost one of its elder statesmen, a man who started the wine tourism revolution in the Medoc, alongside a lifetime of other wine achievements.
Winemakers Who Have Revolutionized Rioja
Past and present four talented men stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines.
V d’Or Award for ambitious and responsible wine business initiatives
Recognizing excellence in the realms of business innovation, responsibility, and collaboration, the V d’Or Awards, orchestrated by Vinexposium, annually bestow prestigious “V d’Or” trophies upon the most ambitious ventures. Don’t miss the opportunity and apply by October 1, 2023, to participate in this esteemed wine award competition.
Chateau Réaut, the incredible story of the 700-owners’ winery
Château Reaut, won a Best Of Award for their unique restaurant, the property also has a unique story and a unique approach to ownership.
Bordeaux Fête le Vin 2023 : Enjoy, share, savour and be amazed !
The leading wine-tourism festival – Bordeaux Fête le Vin – is back from 22 to 25 June on the quays of the Garonne, with a preview in restaurants and cultural venues across the Bordeaux metropolitan area from 15 June. Hosted every year, this popular event focuses on promoting the Bordeaux destination through its wines, including organic and responsible productions, its local and artisanal products and its heritage. On the programme: wine, music, culture and sailboats!
Climate Change in Bordeaux, the good, the bad and the hopeful
The hot, dry 2022 summer with its dangerously close forest fires brought climate change into sharp focus for Bordeaux. However, in the recent primeur tastings, the majority of 2022 wines showed extremely well, with even some wine makers expressing surprise (and definitely relief) over quality.
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.
Château Fleur de Lisse: Organic and Biodynamic Winemaking at the Heart of Bordeaux
The importance of sustainability in Bordeaux’s wine industry has become increasingly evident. The area has faced several environmental issues, such as climate change, soil degradation, and water shortages, prompting winemakers to reassess their approaches and embrace more eco-friendly practices.
Rioja’s Iconic Art of Blending
Nowadays the conversation in Rioja is all about terroir and specificity, with a focus on the vineyard, which almost always means a single varietal. The Rioja blend however, has a long history and certainly deserves to be called iconic.
The woman behind the Portuguese Wine Tourism Association
Maria João de Almeida, passionate and involved in the world of wines for several years, currently chairs the Portuguese Wine Tourism Association (APENO). She has built a remarkable path in the sector.