Bordeaux châteaux remain open for business during busy harvest time, some properties positively encourage visitors to come and participate in the creation and the celebration of a new vintage.
How to Experience Harvest Season in Porto and the Region
The harvest season is an invitation for one of the most intense and deeply rooted experiences in the wine regions of the Douro and Vinhos Verdes.
Building a Seamless Wine Tourism Journey in Hawke’s Bay
As a member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, Hawke’s Bay brings a genuinely different offering to the table: an intimate, walkable, and rideable wine region where the boundary between city sophistication and rural authenticity has all but disappeared.
D.O.C. Luján de Cuyo Showcases Its Terroir Through Science, History and Wine
The first Denomination of Origin in the Americas gathered journalists at Altieri Wines to explore the soils, climate and district identities that define the character of Luján de Cuyo Malbec.
Grape Harvest in Rheinhessen: Get Involved Where the Wine Is Made
In Rheinhessen, late summer is slowly beginning to make itself felt: the days are getting shorter and the nights are cooling down to a pleasant 18 degrees. For the region’s winegrowers, this means one thing above all: it will soon be time to head back into the vineyards. Following a summer marked by high temperatures throughout Rheinhessen, the main grape harvest expected to begin as early as the start of September this year.
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.
Adopt a Garganega Vine: experience the harvest along the Soave Wine Route
Amid volcanic hills, medieval villages and wineries, the association founded in 1999 offers an engaging way to discover the local area. Its flagship project is “Adopt a Garganega Vine”, an experience that takes wine lovers on a journey from vineyard to bottle.
Experience the Swiss Grape Harvest: A Hands-On Journey Through the Vineyards
Experience the Swiss grape harvest first-hand. Join local winegrowers, harvest by hand and discover one of Switzerland’s most authentic wine tourism experiences.
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.
Mist, Hills and Wine: A Journey through Casablanca Valley and Valparaíso
Some landscapes resist description. Casablanca Valley is one of them — a place you feel before you understand it, where the Pacific makes itself known not through the view but through the air, the cold, and eventually the wine in your glass.
What Are Wine Travellers Really Looking For?
A weekend in the Douro is more than a wine escape—it is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with authentic Portugal. From the award-winning hospitality of Casa do Santo Wine & Tourism in Provesende to traditional village life, wood-fired bread, local cafés and the remarkable tasting menu at O Forno de Jales, this journey reveals how the future of wine tourism lies in meaningful human connections. Discover why the Douro’s landscapes, people and traditions transform simple moments into unforgettable memories.
Creating a Home Away from Home: How Hotelier Stefanie Wild Crafts Meaningful Moments of Belonging in Rheinhessen
On its website, the wine hotel Weinzuhause (“wine home”) describes itself as “Your home in Rheinhessen.” For German speakers, the name is also a play on words: Weinzuhause echoes “mein Zuhause” (“my home”). Located about a 20-minute drive from Mainz, this wine hotel, recipient of the Best of Wine Tourism award 2024, combines hospitality, wine, and the region’s unique way of life. That is precisely the goal of Stefanie Wild, managing director of the hotel: She wants to create a place where guests not only feel welcome but are truly at home.