Photo ©Michael Kelly Background on the Aglianico Aglianico wine grapes origin continues to be debated but thought initially is that the grape varietal was transported by Greek settlers to Southern Italy around 800 BC. However, DNA studies show no direct link to modern Greek varieties, leading many to believe it is native to southern Italy. […]
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Spain’s 2026 Wine Tourism Awards are offering a compelling perspective on the future of European wine tourism, highlighting how innovation, sustainability, cultural heritage and immersive visitor experiences are becoming central to destination competitiveness. Announced last week by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN), the eighth edition of the Rutas del Vino de España Wine […] The post ACEVIN announces the winners of the 8th Spanish Wine Routes Wine Tourism Awards appeared first on Liz Palmer .
Mendoza, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, is taking an important step towards evidence-based destination management through a new partnership designed to strengthen tourism intelligence, economic planning and industry competitiveness. Announced on October 15, 2026, the agreement between Ente Mendoza Turismo (EMETUR) and Bodegas de Argentina establishes a framework for systematically collecting and […] The post Mendoza’s Data-Driven Wine Tourism Strategy: A New Direction for Destination Management appeared first on Liz Palmer .
A few notes on the wine season and the events calendar. The post Notes on the season appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
