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.
Wine, mountains and horses, the best blend of Mendoza
Located in Alto Agrelo, just 30 minutes away from the City of Mendoza and surrounded by the impressive landscape of Del Plata Mountain Rage, Casa David is a unique place where two passions converge: wine and horses.
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.
Rheinhessen above and beyond: Four spectacular activities around the vineyard
In this article, we explore Rheinhessen’s lighter side and present you Alpacas in the vineyards, pop-up wine bars, historic cars and vineyard adventures for children.
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
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.
Guaymallén strengthens its role as the National Capital of Sparkling Wine in Argentina
Today, the mayor of the Department of Guaymallén (Mendoza, Argentina), Marcos Calvente, signed two important agreements to promote the production and the tourism activities related to sparkling wine in his department.
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.
Brushed by Wind, Built by Wine: The Architecture Behind Casablanca Valley’s Vineyards
The Casablanca Valley in Chile’s Valparaíso region is known for its exceptional wines and stunning landscapes. Its vineyards blend tradition and modernity, like Casa Valle Viñamar’s Moroccan-inspired design and Kingston Family Vineyards’ gravity-based architecture. Discover the beauty and unique experiences each vineyard offers.
Servitization of wine production: is wine tourism creating value for independent wineries?
A new research report by Claire Lamoureux, Great Wine Capitals International Research Grant Winner 2023, sheds light on how wine tourism is transforming independent wineries, offering them both financial and non-financial benefits. The results of her research report will be presented during the Great Wine Capitals Annual Conference in Verona on October 24, 2024.
Architectural splendor in the Cape Winelands, South Africa
The architectural wonders in the Cape Winelands blends in with the natural beauty surrounding each of these estates.
2024 South Australian wine industry bursary winners announced
Ten South Australian wine industry representatives have been selected to travel to one or more Great Wine Capitals of the world to exchange ideas and expand their networks.