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Chianti Classico Collection – Where Wine Meets Culture in Italy’s Iconic Wine Region

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The annual wine-tasting event returned to Florence this February with a powerful message: wine is culture. On February 16 and 17, 2026, the 33rd Chianti Classico Collection opened its doors at the historic Stazione Leopolda, bringing together 223 wineries presenting their latest vintages to the press, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts. The tastings focused on […]

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Tasmania’s 2026 Harvest Begins: Why Vintage Season Is the Island’s Most Exciting Time for Wine Tourism

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The 2026 vintage has officially begun across Tasmania, as vineyards and wineries enter the most important, and exhilarating, stage of the winemaking calendar. The first grapes of the season are now arriving at wineries, signalling the start of a harvest period that will continue through late May, and potentially into June for later-ripening varieties. For

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WineMainz 2026: Germany’s Major Wine Fairs Unite in Mainz to Showcase Riesling, Sekt, and Biodynamic Wines

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Germany’s wine sector will mark a notable moment in its contemporary evolution this April with the launch of WineMainz, a newly coordinated event that brings together four established wine fairs under one umbrella. Taking place from 25–27 April in Mainz, the initiative reflects a broader strategic effort within the German wine industry to consolidate visibility,

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Liz Palmer Named Among the World’s Top 100 Wine Blogs to Follow in 2026

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I am pleased and honoured to share that my wine and wine tourism platform has been included in Feedspot’s World’s Top 100 Best Wine Blogs to Follow in 2026. This recognition reflects the continued importance of rigorous wine journalism and thoughtful storytelling in shaping the global conversation around wine, wine culture, and wine tourism. The

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Montepulciano’s Pieve Revolution: Ancient Parishes Meet Authentic Wine

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Every February, wine professionals and enthusiasts converge on Montepulciano for one of Italy’s longest-running wine events. The Anteprima di Vino Nobile, now in its 32nd year, takes place within the atmospheric walls of the Fortezza di Montepulciano, where industry insiders and dedicated collectors gather to taste the latest vintage prepared for market release. This year’s

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Canada’s Desert Terroir: Exploring the Wine Tourism Landscape of the Oliver–Osoyoos Corridor in British Columbia

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In global wine tourism, certain regions capture attention not simply for the wines they produce but for the landscapes and cultural narratives that shape them. In Canada, few destinations illustrate this relationship more vividly than the Oliver–Osoyoos corridor in British Columbia’s South Okanagan Valley, a striking wine region where vineyards thrive within the country’s only

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Harvest Season in Chile: Wine Tourism Events Near Santiago from Maipo to Itata (2026 Guide)

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Chile’s harvest season offers one of South America’s most accessible and culturally resonant wine tourism experiences. Within a short radius of Santiago, five major valleys—Maipo Valley, Casablanca Valley, Colchagua Valley, Maule Valley, and Itata Valley—host vendimia celebrations that combine viticulture, gastronomy, music, and community identity. From February through April, vineyards and town plazas become stages

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World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026 Announced

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In a global celebration of wine excellence, leading sommeliers from 17 countries across six continents judged the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026. Panellists drawn from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants network, led by Kristell Monot, President of the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection and Head Sommelier at Mugaritz, tasted a diverse array of wines to determine

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Territory, Tourism, and Market Evolution Shape New Strategy as Valpolicella Celebrates Sustainability Milestone at Amarone Opera Prima, Verona

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Valpolicella has reached a historic turning point in environmental stewardship, with certified sustainable practices now covering the majority of its vineyards for the first time. Speaking at Amarone Opera Prima in Verona, Christian Marchesini, President of the Valpolicella Wine Protection Consortium, announced that 53% of the denomination’s vineyard area is now certified, representing nearly 4,666

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From Tasting to Creating: The Rise of Experimental Wine Tourism

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For decades, wine tourism followed a familiar script: scenic vineyards, guided tastings, souvenir bottles, and carefully curated narratives about terroir. Today, that model is quietly being rewritten. Across leading wine destinations and emerging regions, visitors are no longer content to observe. They want to participate. They want to create. And increasingly, wineries are responding. At

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