Wine tourism goes beyond tastings—it’s about creating memorable experiences in spectacular settings. For wineries, hosting weddings is an opportunity to diversify revenue, strengthen brand identity, and attract new visitors. Vaud, renowned for its wines and scenic...
Great Wine Capitals Opens Applications for 2025/2026 International Research Grant
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025/2026 International Research Grant. Now in its third year, this initiative supports cutting-edge research that drives innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in wine tourism.
Not your typical winery wedding
Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia’s world-renowned McLaren Vale wine region, one venue offers couples an unparalleled wedding experience. Located just a 45-minute drive from Adelaide city, McLaren Vale Distillery’s 127-acre estate is perched atop a scenic ridge, offering sweeping views of rolling vineyards and pristine natural landscapes.
The ultimate vineyard wedding destination: love & wine in Porto’s Great Wine Capital
For couples seeking a wedding that blends tradition, elegance, and a magic atmosphere, Porto and its surrounding wine regions offer the most enchanting places to say “I do” in style!
You Love Food and Wine and Are Planning Your Wedding? Look no Further than Bilbao and Rioja
The Bilbao-Rioja region is an unparalleled choice for a wedding celebration. Rioja features world-renowned wine, stunning vineyards, and an array of venues—from historic 19th-century wineries to breathtaking architectural marvels. You love food and wine and are planning your wedding? Look no further than Bilbao and Rioja!
A dream comes true: Veronese wineries as romantic settings for your wedding
Verona, the city of love, is the perfect place in which celebrate the union between two people, not only for the collective imagination related to the tragic love between Capuleti and Montecchi, but also to color their wedding with an experience into the world of wine.
Say “Yes” to the perfect Hawke’s Bay wedding destination
Hawke’s Bay, with its sun-drenched vineyards, stunning landscapes, and world-class wines, is the perfect destination for a truly unforgettable wedding in one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals.
Weddings in Mendoza: The most important day of your life, in an indelible setting
Mendoza has become one of the most coveted destinations for the celebration for tying the knot. The imposing landscape of mountains and vineyards, the specially prepared venues and a large number of supplier of all the necessary services are some of the pieces that make Mendoza an unbeatable setting to say “I do!”
Wonderful wineries for weddings in Rheinhessen
Rheinhessen is rich in amazing wineries that double as wedding locations. This comprehensive guide helps you to choose your perfect location.
Bordeaux Betrothed
Bordeaux is the perfect destination for a wedding with wine. The diversity of the château architecture from classic elegance to funky or ancient and rustic means there’s something for every taste and every budget, often all at the same property! Cellars, parks and gardens offer the perfect backdrop for photos that will last a lifetime, as well as being Instagram friendly.
Black Barn – Your luxury home away from home
Understated luxury is what Hawke’s Bay hospitality is about, and the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism award judges acknowledged that Black Barn nails that to a tee in its award winning accommodation offerings.
Webinar: Is Wine Tourism Creating Value for Wineries?
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network hosts quarterly webinars exploring key trends and challenges in wine tourism. The last webinar took place on March 25 and examined how wine tourism influences the management of independent wineries, featuring insights from Claire Lamoureux, a GWC research grant recipient, and real-world perspectives from wineries in Bordeaux and Mainz.