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Notes on the season
A few notes on the wine season and the events calendar. The post Notes on the season appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Wine Tourism in Bordeaux: From Data to Innovation
On 30 October 2025, Bordeaux hosted the Best of Wine Tourism Conference, on the theme “Wine Tourism – the rules (of the game) have changed”. It was organised as part of the Bordeaux Best of Wine Tourism Club, a forum of 60 members, including past and present award winners, who benchmark, exchange and learn as collaborators, not competitors. The post Wine Tourism in Bordeaux: From Data to Innovation appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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From Scrolling to Strolling
A journey can begin with a simple search, a place on a map or a story that sparks curiosity. Discover how digital platforms are opening new ways to explore Porto, Douro and Vinho Verde, turning inspiration on a screen into experiences beyond it. The post From Scrolling to Strolling appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Glamping: when Wine Tourism goes glamorous. The Glamp House by Val di Venere
The Val di Venere estate in Verona elevates wine tourism through luxury glamping with its award-winning "Glamp House" residences, offering immersive nature stays and authentic local tastings. The post Glamping: when Wine Tourism goes glamorous. The Glamp House by Val di Venere appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future
From SAVIA's new sommelier school to the EDA Drinks & Wine Campus rising in Laguardia, Bilbao-Rioja is rethinking Rioja wine tourism training. Wineries and restaurants here now want people who can pour, explain, sell and switch languages, and the region is starting to train them. The post From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Verona crowns its new seven Best Of Wine Tourism winners
There are seven winners of the ‘Best of Wine Tourism 2027’ awards, announced on October 8th 2026 at the Verona Chamber of Commerce during the tenth edition of the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards ceremony. The post Verona crowns its new seven Best Of Wine Tourism winners appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Best Of Wine Tourism 2027: Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Winners
Seven wine tourism businesses from Álava and La Rioja won the Best Of Wine Tourism 2027 awards at a gala in Laguardia. The jury also gave a special mention to the SAVIA sommelier school and paid a posthumous tribute to wine tourism pioneer Juanma Lavín. Here's who won, and why. The post Best Of Wine Tourism 2027: Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Winners appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Bordeaux celebrates its Best Of Wine Tourism 2027 winners and explores the future of wine tourism
On 30 September 2026, Bordeaux brought together wine tourism professionals for a day dedicated to the industry's challenges, opportunities and achievements. Organised by the Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce, the event combined a conference on changing wine tourism trends with the 23rd Best Of Wine Tourism Awards ceremony, celebrating 23 outstanding wine tourism experiences across the region. The post Bordeaux celebrates its Best Of Wine Tourism 2027 winners and explores the future of wine tourism appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Veronasped: Bridging Wine Tourism and Digital Innovation
By transforming shipping into a natural extension of wine tourism, Veronasped ensures the authentic taste of Verona reaches global wine lovers. The post Veronasped: Bridging Wine Tourism and Digital Innovation appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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From Smartphone to Vineyard: How Digital Innovation Is Enhancing Swiss Wine Tourism
Discover how digital tools are transforming Swiss wine tourism, making experiences easier to discover, more interactive and accessible to international visitors. The post From Smartphone to Vineyard: How Digital Innovation Is Enhancing Swiss Wine Tourism appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Mendoza: A Destination to Experience with All Five Senses
Some places are visited. Others stay with you long after you leave. Mendoza, at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains, belongs firmly to the latter category. A land of world-renowned wines, extraordinary landscapes, vibrant gastronomy and genuine hospitality, Mendoza offers visitors far more than a wine tourism experience. It is a destination best discovered through all the senses. The post Mendoza: A Destination to Experience with All Five Senses appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Chasing History on Montorge – Domaine du Mont d’Or
Laid end to end, the dry stone walls on the hill of Montorge would run for about fifteen kilometres. They hold up 220 terraces and 24 hectares of vineyard on a slope that, in places, reaches a gradient of 75 per cent. Few people would attempt to build something like that today. In 1848, somebody did. The post Chasing History on Montorge – Domaine du Mont d’Or appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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GWC issues Members Data Report 2025
How are leading wine regions adapting to changes in wine production and visitor expectations? The 2025 Great Wine Capitals Members Data Report explores these developments across the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, spanning 11 countries and four continents. According to the report, member regions collectively produced approximately 29 million hectolitres of wine in 2024. Alongside this production, wine tourism is becoming an increasingly important source of income for wineries, with investments in hospitality, cultural attractions and experiences that connect visitors with local producers. The post GWC issues Members Data Report 2025 appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades
The 2027 Adelaide, South Australia Best Of Wine Tourism Awards have been announced ahead of a series of regional festivals celebrating some of the best of South Australian wine over the next month. The post Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades
The 2027 Adelaide, South Australia Best Of Wine Tourism Awards have been announced ahead of a series of regional festivals celebrating some of the best of South Australian wine over the next month. The post Celebrating South Australian wine tourism with industry accolades appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Great Wine Capitals renews its partnership with the Porto Wine & Travel Week 2027
Great Wine Capitals is delighted to renew its partnership with Wine & Travel Week (WTW), returning to Porto from 14 to 21 February 2027. After four years of collaboration, the Network is proud to continue supporting an event that has established itself as a highly professional international platform for wine tourism. The post Great Wine Capitals renews its partnership with the Porto Wine & Travel Week 2027 appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Great Wine Capitals renews its partnership with the Porto Wine & Travel Week 2027
Great Wine Capitals is delighted to renew its partnership with Wine & Travel Week (WTW), returning to Porto from 14 to 21 February 2027. After four years of collaboration, the Network is proud to continue supporting an event that has established itself as a highly professional international platform for wine tourism. The post Great Wine Capitals renews its partnership with the Porto Wine & Travel Week 2027 appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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The Business of Wine Tourism: What Hawke’s Bay’s Numbers Tell Us
The Great Wine Capitals International Conference in Hawke's Bay is a chance for the whole network to compare notes on turning wine tourism's undeniable demand into durable regional value. The post The Business of Wine Tourism: What Hawke’s Bay’s Numbers Tell Us appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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The Business of Wine Tourism: What Hawke’s Bay’s Numbers Tell Us
The Great Wine Capitals International Conference in Hawke's Bay is a chance for the whole network to compare notes on turning wine tourism's undeniable demand into durable regional value. The post The Business of Wine Tourism: What Hawke’s Bay’s Numbers Tell Us appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Huentala Wines Celebrates World’s Best Red Wine Title in Mendoza
Mendoza’s wine industry has earned a new milestone on the global stage after Huentala Calizo Albar Block 06 Malbec 2023 was named IWC Champion Red Wine 2026 at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. The wine, produced by Huentala Wines from grapes grown in the renowned terroir of Gualtallary, Uco Valley, achieved 97 points and emerged as the overall winner following the competition’s final global blind tasting. The post Huentala Wines Celebrates World’s Best Red Wine Title in Mendoza appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Huentala Wines Celebrates World’s Best Red Wine Title in Mendoza
Mendoza’s wine industry has earned a new milestone on the global stage after Huentala Calizo Albar Block 06 Malbec 2023 was named IWC Champion Red Wine 2026 at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. The wine, produced by Huentala Wines from grapes grown in the renowned terroir of Gualtallary, Uco Valley, achieved 97 points and emerged as the overall winner following the competition’s final global blind tasting. The post Huentala Wines Celebrates World’s Best Red Wine Title in Mendoza appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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As Rheinhessen Turns 210, Its Brand Is Growing Stronger Together
Rheinhessen is celebrating 210 years – and looking firmly towards the future. Across wine, tourism, gastronomy, culture and business, new forms of collaboration are helping to connect the region’s many strengths. From a dedicated Wine Tourism Manager to quality initiatives and a shared tourism strategy, 2026 marks an important step towards a stronger, more connected wine tourism destination. The post As Rheinhessen Turns 210, Its Brand Is Growing Stronger Together appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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As Rheinhessen Turns 210, Its Brand Is Growing Stronger Together
Rheinhessen is celebrating 210 years – and looking firmly towards the future. Across wine, tourism, gastronomy, culture and business, new forms of collaboration are helping to connect the region’s many strengths. From a dedicated Wine Tourism Manager to quality initiatives and a shared tourism strategy, 2026 marks an important step towards a stronger, more connected wine tourism destination. The post As Rheinhessen Turns 210, Its Brand Is Growing Stronger Together appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Sustainability in Action: Regional Strategies Making a Real Impact
Collective and innovative sustainable strategies are making a real impact in Bordeaux Innovation and sustainability are working hand in hand across the vineyards of Bordeaux, with research institutions supporting the region as it rises to the challenges of climate, market and societal change. The post Sustainability in Action: Regional Strategies Making a Real Impact appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .