Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! From interactive tours to beautiful viewpoints over the “sea of vineyards”, these wineries in Rioja, Spain, have something for everyone!
Porto’s Climate Adaptation: Strategies and Success Stories
Porto is implementing its Municipal Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change since 2016. This plan outlined a comprehensive response to the impending climate threats, leveraging both traditional strategies and innovative approaches rooted in nature-based solutions.
Matetic Winery: An innovator at the forefront of sustainable wine tourism practices
Situated in Chile’s Rosario Valley, Matetic Winery is a boutique winery known for its production of cold climate Syrah since 1999. It’s the winery’s steadfast dedication to sustainable wine tourism practices that truly sets it apart, a commitment that recently led the Great Wine Capital Network to name Matetic Winery as the Global Winner for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices at the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Region Joining GWCGN
The Hawke’s Bay wine region, supported by the twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, has recently been welcomed into the esteemed Great Wine Capitals Global Network, joining other top wine regions such as Bordeaux, Cape Town, and San Francisco-Napa Valley.
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.
Wine Tourism Conference 2023
The South African Wine Tourism conference is now in its seventh year and has become a must-attend event for the tourism industry in South Africa and internationally.
Bordeaux outdoors adventures – Much More than Wine
Wine tourism isn’t only about tasting wine in dim and dark cellars, or even contemporary ones. It’s also about discovering the natural environment, the terroir, that makes every wine unique.
Weltevrede Wine Estate
At Weltevrede in the Western Cape, a profusion of plant species thrives, creating a unique terroir for their exceptional wines. Owner and winemaker Phillip Jonker has led Weltevrede to become a premier Chardonnay estate in South Africa, offering captivating underground cellar tours, innovative wine experiences, and delectable wines like Vanilla Chardonnay and Cherrychoc Merlot.
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.
GWC Webinar: Successful branding for wine tourism
This webinar brought together eminent wine (tourism) experts to share their knowledge on how to develop, build and manage brands in wine tourism.