Viticulture has a centuries-old tradition in Switzerland. However, new ideas and production methods are always in demand to ensure that the wines reflect the spirit of the times.
Rodrigo Serrano: “Organic wine is not a trend but a reality and the future of the Argentine viticulture”
Malbec, Argentina’s flagship variety and national drink, is a sustainable option that suits new consumption trends. This is possible thanks to the commitment assumed by Argentina to preserve the environment and generate positive impacts on societies and economies, always with a view to a better, more conscious, more empathetic and more humane future. Day after day, Argentine Malbec raises the flag of this triple positive impact and becomes a true agent of change, thus leading the entire Argentine Wine industry. In this sense, we interviewed the young winemaker Rodrigo Serrano, a trailblazer and an undisputed reference of the organic viticulture in Mendoza.
Great Wine Capitals Global Network Research Grant – Year Two Now Open for Applications
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is excited to announce the second year of its dedicated Research Grant. This program continues to champion excellence and innovation in wine tourism by supporting impactful research in this vibrant sector. The grant underlines GWC’s commitment to fostering academic collaboration among the 12 distinguished wine capitals worldwide.
Yangarra Estate Vineyard – McLaren Vale
Yangarra Estate’s new cellar door, opened in May 2023, is designed to link visitors with its picturesque vineyards and nearby winery.
The 2nd World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2024 is from Mendoza
Catena Zapata, from Mendoza, Argentina has been named the second World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2024 in the 14th edition of the ranking and the Most Admired Wine Brand in South America. Catena Zapata has been for 5 consecutive years on the top three positions of this ranking.
Weingut Keth: A winery oasis in the sea of vines
“Weingut Keth” in Rheinhessen is a Great Wine Capitals prize winner with focus on modern wine architecture and organically cultivated wines.
Britney Spears chooses Norton Reserva as her favorite wine
Pop icon Britney Spears has chosen an Argentine wine from Norton, one of the leading and most established wineries in Mendoza, Argentina, as one of her favorites.
The Montlabert Avant-Garde Tradition
With beautiful architecture in the heart of the UNESCO heritage landscape of Saint Emilion, it’s not surprising Château Montlabert won The Bordeaux Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Architecture and Landscapes.
Architecture and Landscapes at Antinori Napa Valley
Antinori Napa Valley a leader in architecture and landscape in California’s premier wine location.
The Haro Train Station: Six Historic Rioja Wineries Join Forces to Highlight their History and Wines
The Haro Train Station District Association has been recognized with two Best Of Wine Tourism awards from the Great Wine Capitals Global Network: the first in 2015 for Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences and in 2024 for Architecture and Landscapes.
Robertson Steam Train Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands, South Africa
The New Cape Central Railway’s Robertson Wine Train offers a new delightful journey through the picturesque landscapes of the Cape Central Valley, known for its vineyards and picturesque countryside.
THE NUMBERS OF MALBEC
On the World Malbec Day 2024, the Argentinean Wine Observatory celebrates by presenting the Malbec numbers in a series of infographics.