Experience the ultimate in luxury and culture at Quanta Terra, the award-winning winery in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Recently recognized by the Great Wine Capitals Network for its exceptional commitment to promoting arts and culture in its local community and providing a one-of-a-kind visitor experience for wine enthusiasts and tourists, Quanta Terra has secured the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Award in the Art and Culture category.
Wine & Travel Week Premiere Draws Support from the GWCGN and Tourism Industry Leaders
The 19th edition of Essência do Vinho took place from 20 to 26 February 2023 at Palácio da Bolsa, a national monument in the historic city center of Porto, Portugal. The event marked the premiere of its “Wine & Travel Week”, the first global wine tourism fair supported by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network and involved twenty-eight exhibiting countries.
A Strong Showing for Swiss Wines in Germany
From 19 to 21 March 2023, Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) presented a wide selection of Swiss wines at the ProWein international wine and spirits trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. Swiss wines were one of the highlights over the three days, thanks to the presence of fifteen vineyards, a new free tasting area with more than thirty vintages and seven masterclasses. At the same time, ProWein Goes City hosted the Swiss wines on the occasion of a theme evening on wine tourism in collaboration with Switzerland Tourism. In addition, in partnership with Mövenpick, a tasting of Swiss wines at the general public was organised in a boutique in the city centre.
The Vignes&Culture adventure continues!
The concept of Vignes&Culture is very simple: the domains welcome the spectators in an exceptional environment for about three hours with 40 to 45 minutes of show, the possibility – according to the proposed packages – to eat and taste the wines of the domain.
The people of Zurich drank Vaud wines!
On Monday, March 6, 2023, a delegation of 20 winegrowers from the canton of Vaud went to Zürich to show the Zurich people the diversity and richness of Vaud wines. Premiers Grands Crus, Label or Terravin, Chasselas, Rosé, Gamay, red blends, among others, and even bubbles and vermouth from Vaud delighted the palates of the tasters.
In April classical music will take over the Wine Roads in Mendoza
From April 2 to 9, the people of Mendoza and tourists will be able to immerse themselves into the XXII edition of the Classical Music along the Wine Roads Festival, an exquisite cycle of concerts in natural environments, churches and emblematic heritage sites of the province. This festival has become an Argentine classic during Easter Time.
An Analysis of Wine Tourism in the Western Cape
The objective of the wine tourism report was to assess wine tourism in the Western Cape in 2022.
For the first time, a Swiss wine obtains 100 points on the Robert Parker scale
The Robert Parker Wine Advocate, an influential publication in the world of wine, releases its report on Swiss wines and, for the first time, a Swiss wine was awarded the maximum 100 points. This award-winning wine from Domaine Marie-Thérèse Chappaz is a sweet white wine: Grain par Grain Petite Arvine Domaine des Claives. In addition, this year, of the 281 Swiss wines tasted, 27 obtained more than 95 points, which means that they are classified among the “Extraordinary” wines according to Robert Parker.
More than wine – Tasting Australia celebrates South Australia’s culinary delights
Tasting Australia is a celebration of eating and drinking. It is a showcase of all things South Australian: our produce, our people, and our place. Each year we invite local and tourists alike to step beyond a standard food festival and discover deliciously different experiences that feed their curiosity.
Experience a world in one place in the Cape Winelands…and then some wine
The wine regions in the Western Cape are known for more than their wine. From wide open spaces for adventure to unique accommodation and family friendly experiences, there’s a world to discover….and then some wine
WOW Porto… Much more than the World Of Wine
WOW started out by exploring the world of wines, in a place historically linked to port wine. However, the potential was so great that it expanded to include sectors such as Fashion, Chocolate, the History of the city of Porto, temporary exhibitions and countless restaurants.
Valpolicella Wine Road: Much more than wine
The Valpolicella Wine Road is an association of businesses whose objective is to promote and enhance the region linked to the production of Valpolicella wine. It is more than just a road between wineries, as it serves as a means of boosting all economic, social, and...