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A cellar full of winegrowers’ stories

A cellar full of winegrowers’ stories

With a unique combination of traditional and modern elements in an informative exhibition appealing to many senses, “Winzerkeller Ingelheim” near Mainz earned the prize for the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Award 2023 in the category “Art and Culture”.

THE WOMEN OF MENDOZA STRENGTHEN ITS WINE INDUSTRY

THE WOMEN OF MENDOZA STRENGTHEN ITS WINE INDUSTRY

The World Economic Forum has been measuring the gender gap since 2006 through the Global Gender Gap Index. It benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). In 2022 this study included 146 countries. According to the results, there would still be some 132 years to close the gender gap worldwide at the current pace of implementation of measures and actions.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Penedo Borges

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Penedo Borges

This Mendoza winery recently received the Gold Prize in the Architecture and Landscape category of the Best of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism Awards, and it is no wonder as it offers a perfect pairing between wine production, art and landscape, inviting you to discover every detail.

Marqués de Riscal Voted World’s Best Vineyard 2024

Marqués de Riscal Voted World’s Best Vineyard 2024

Rioja wineries have once again proven their global standing, with Marqués de Riscal securing the coveted top spot in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024.
Rioja’s dominance is further highlighted by the presence of Ysios in the top 5, securing the fourth position. This remarkable achievement underscores the region’s exceptional winemaking prowess and its ability to consistently produce world-class wines and wine tourism experiences.

The innovative wine brothers in the Garden of Eden

The innovative wine brothers in the Garden of Eden

The prize for the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Award 2025 in the category ‘Architecture, Parks & Gardens’, focussing on parks and gardens, was awarded to the Orb winery in Westhofen. The jury was impressed by the cultivation of tradition and the thematic focus of the historic garden.

Find Us in The Vines: An Ethnographic Account of the Role of BIPOC/Diasporas in the Okanagan, Napa, and Sonoma Wine Tourism Industries

Find Us in The Vines: An Ethnographic Account of the Role of BIPOC/Diasporas in the Okanagan, Napa, and Sonoma Wine Tourism Industries

This report presented during the GWC International Conference by Palbi Sharma Bhargava, Great Wine Capitals International Research Grant Winner 2023, delves into the influence and experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in wine tourism. Focusing on Canada’s Okanagan Valley and Napa Valley and Sonoma regions in California, the report examines how these diverse groups shape and are shaped by the wine industry in North America.

Global Wine Tourism Excellence Celebrated at 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards

Global Wine Tourism Excellence Celebrated at 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards

The global wine community gathered in Verona this week for the announcement of the highly anticipated 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, a key highlight of the Annual Conference of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. Held at the historic Gallerie Mercatali, the awards celebrated the top wine tourism experiences from across the world. This year’s competition attracted an impressive 644 entries, reflecting the growing importance of innovation and excellence in the wine tourism sector.