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Discover the world’s finest winery tourism regions, the members of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network!
We share industry insights from the leading winery tourism regions around the globe and promote the most innovative wineries that welcome local and international visitors. Our annual Best Of Wine Tourism awards are recognized as benchmarks of excellence.
Whether you are looking for advice on visiting our cities and wine regions or are in the wine business, looking for expertise to develop winery tourism, our site is full of information about our destinations as well as academic and professional resources.
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Castrum Wine Relais, a jewel of 18th-century Italian classical architecture, which blends luxury hospitality, art and Valpolicella wine tourism.
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Sip, See, Create: The Art of Wine in Rioja and Bilbao
In Rioja and Bilbao, wine is more than a drink—it’s a celebration of craft and culture. From centuries-old barrel-making and historic ceramics to artisanal textiles and world-class museums like Vivanco, every experience reveals the creativity, tradition, and flavors that shape this remarkable region.
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Great Wine Capitals Announces 2025–2026 International Research Grant Recipients
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025/2026 International Research Grant, awarded to two outstanding projects that will bring new perspectives to wine tourism strategy, consumer engagement, and destination development. The grants were awarded through a competitive international selection process, recognising academic excellence and practical relevance.
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