The Great Wine Capitals Global Network has unveiled an exciting initiative, the GWC International Research Grant, designed to enhance excellence and innovation in wine tourism research while addressing industry needs. The project will award two grants, each worth €7,500, to applicants who present outstanding academic research with significant practical implications in the field of wine tourism in the GWC regions.
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.
Vinho Verde is unique in the world, and there is one for every moment!
The Vinho Verde region is diverse and versatile in wine styles and profiles, known for producing not only light and fresh wines, but also complex, structured and mineral wines. It is exclusively produced in northwestern Portugal.
Bordeaux Flagship grape varieties
You can find a ‘Bordeaux blend’ all over the world, where ever wine makers harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and perhaps Petit Verdot and Malbec. Blending is the Bordeaux signature, there are single varietal wines here, but they are the exception. Bordeaux blends its whites too, mainly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with a touch of Muscadelle.
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.
What is to be a woman in the wine industry?
Get the insights of female wine professionnals who work in the wine industry in our Great Wine Capitals. Is the gender an issue? Ntsiki Biyela, Winemaker and Owner, Aslina Wine Company For Ntsiki Biyela, setting out to be South Africa’s first Black, female...