Getting to a winery by bike or on horseback is totally a different experience than getting there by a motorized vehicle. You can feel the environment, smell the intense perfume of ripe grapes and leaves, see with a “human speed” the territory around them and get more into the local culture – and also the wine culture.
Top adventure experiences in Cape Town & Cape Winelands, South Africa
Cape Town & Cape Winelands is not only home to some of the world’s finest vintages and award-winning estates, but also incredible adventure experiences. From mountain biking to quad biking, zip-lining to trail running and sky diving to abseiling, for those seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures, those brave souls willing to tackle the extreme, you will get your fix in the winelands.
Wine for Good – Bike to care
Bordeaux hosted the second edition of Bike to Care in 2023. This annual charitable bike race partners major names in the international food and beverage world with wine producers from Burgundy and Bordeaux. Their aim is to raise money to help people in need within the hospitality business.
Thrilling Adventures in Rheinhessen
Whether on foot, by bike or on the Tractor, whether alone with friends or together with the whole family. Along the countless hiking trails in Germany’s largest wine-growing region, you will find a variety of great spots with spectacular panoramic views. Here you can look upon the spacious vineyard landscape and enjoy moments of calm.
Exploring the Great Outdoors: Exciting Adventures Await at Casablanca Valley Vineyards
Casablanca Valley, nestled amidst Chile’s picturesque landscapes, offers a myriad of captivating experiences amidst its rolling vineyards. Embark on dynamic bike tours, traversing lush greenery, or immerse yourself in celestial wonders during stargazing nights. Each adventure in this enchanting corner of Chile promises to ignite the senses and leave indelible memories of exploration and discovery.
Ticking off a thrillseeker’s bucket list
Adventurous ideas for exploring Adelaide, South Australia wine regions.
Wine and Ride: a wine tourism experience that transcends the borders of Mendoza
Bicycles specially designed for riding amidst the vineyards and bilingual guides make the tour one of the best options to get to know the Mendoza Wine Trails. In recent years, with the mission of extending the experience to the world, the company opened franchises in France and Switzerland.
Climatic Trends Impacting the Viticultural Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in the Casablanca Valley
In recent times, we have palpably observed the effects of climate change in our region, especially in the wine industry. One of the most notable results of this phenomenon has been the exponential decrease in rainfall over the past years. This trend has exerted significant pressure on the harvest cycle, as it used to be common for work to extend until May, whereas now it barely reaches the end of April. This change has been particularly notable in the closing of the harvest season and all that it entails.
Climate change and the future of the Bordeaux blend.
Climate change is bringing a shorter vine growing cycle to Bordeaux. The conditions may still be favourable but how to protect the Bordeaux style in the future? Growers already have viticultural and wine making tools to help, but now experimenting with the Bordeaux blend is inviting innovation.
Southern Rhone comes to South Australia: How an old bush vine Grenache inspired Yangarra Estate Vineyard
The changing climate is forcing producers to rethink the varieties that will thrive in their regions.
Veneto and Climate Changes: the Region produces the largest quantity of PIWI varieties in Italy
Viticulture exploits about 65% of all fungicides used in agriculture in EU. To reduce the use of chemicals, Veneto Region emerges as the leading grower of fungus-resistant grapevines. This strategy could be useful in safeguarding the wine industry, and human health.
Mendoza deals with climate change exploring higher altitudes
Although climate change currently affects all wine regions in the world, each of them adopts different strategies to confront it.
Some have chosen to implement new varieties that are better adapted to the new climatic conditions, while others, like Mendoza, which have a larger territorial area, are exploring new latitudes and technologies to adapt to the changes.