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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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Reframing Europe’s Wine Sector Through Policy and Tourism

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The European Parliament’s recent approval of revised regulatory measures for the wine sector reflects a strategic recalibration of European viticulture within a broader framework of sustainability, market adaptation, and destination development policy. Rather than treating agricultural production and tourism promotion as separate governance domains, the new legislation integrates climate resilience, product innovation, and experiential tourism

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Barcelona Wine Week 2026: Strengthening Spain’s International Wine Strategy

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The sixth edition of Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) concluded in 2026 with strong indicators of international expansion, commercial vitality, and sectoral influence, reaffirming its role as a strategic platform for positioning Spanish quality wine in global markets. Hosted at Fira de Barcelona, the event recorded 25,953 professional visitors, representing a 25% increase over the previous

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FINE 2026: The International Wine Tourism Fair Strengthening Global Collaboration in Valladolid, Spain

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FINE, the International Wine Tourism Fair, will hold its seventh edition March 3-4 in Valladolid, Spain, reaffirming its position as a leading international business platform for wine tourism professionals. The event will convene specialized stakeholders from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including wineries, hotels, wine routes, tour operators, and destination management organisations, all focused on

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Niagara Icewine Festival 2026: Elevating Winter Wine Tourism at the Edge of Niagara Falls

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The Niagara Icewine Festival returns in 2026 with an expanded footprint in Niagara Falls, marking a significant evolution in the region’s winter wine tourism strategy. With Niagara Parks serving as presenting sponsor, the festival integrates Niagara’s globally recognized Icewine heritage into some of Canada’s most iconic winter landscapes, reinforcing the destination’s position as a four-season

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The 34th edition of Benvenuto Brunello: Italy’s premier wine preview showcases a vintage of elegance and restraint

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Montalcino opened its historic cellars and welcomed the world once again for the 34th edition of Benvenuto Brunello, held November 20–24 at the Chiostro di Sant’Agostino. As Italy’s longest-running wine preview event, this year’s gathering brought the international wine community together to taste the highly anticipated Brunello di Montalcino 2021, alongside Brunello Riserva 2020 and

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Adapting Terroir to a Changing Climate: An Overview of Chablis’ 2025 Vineyard Regulation Reforms

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The 2025 regulatory revisions for the Chablis appellation represent a strategically calibrated response to accelerating climatic pressures. The adjustments—ranging from reduced vine density to higher authorized yields are intended to reinforce vineyard resilience without compromising the appellation’s stylistic integrity. These changes, outlined by The Drinks Business and corroborated through EUR-Lex, signal a regional shift toward

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The Michelin Guide Expands Its Expertise in Recommendations and Introduces a New Distinction in the World of Wine

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For 125 years, the MICHELIN Guide has celebrated places and talents that embody excellence in gastronomy and hospitality, with the MICHELIN Stars introduced in 1926 and the MICHELIN Keys launched in 2024. This expertise now naturally extends to wine, a key reference in the gastronomic experience. The MICHELIN Guide has long highlighted exceptional wine lists

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OIV Releases 2025 World Wine Production First Estimates

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The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) published yesterday its annual first estimates for global wine production in 2025. The initial forecast for 2025 is between 228 and 235 million hectolitres, with a mid-range estimate of 232 million hectolitres. That is a 3% increase on the historically low 2024 harvest, but still 7% below

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