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Chile’s 2026 Harvest Festivals: Consolidating Territorial Identity, Experiential Tourism, and Visitor Loyalty in Latin America’s Leading Wine Destination

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Between February and May 2026, Chile will host over forty grape harvest festivals (Fiestas de la Vendimia), transforming the annual vintage into one of the most comprehensive and strategically coordinated wine tourism programmes in the Southern Hemisphere. Extending from Arica y Parinacota in the north to La Araucanía in the south, these celebrations position viticulture […]

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Running Through Terroir: Napa Valley’s First Wine Marathon Redefines Experiential Wine Tourism and Wellness Travel

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On May 9, 2026, Napa Valley will inaugurate a new chapter in destination-based wine tourism with the launch of the Wine Marathon – Napa Edition, a curated half-marathon experience designed to integrate physical endurance, viticultural heritage, and immersive place-making. Limited to 1,000 participants, this point-to-point race will extend from Quintessa Winery to the historic town

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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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Bordeaux Claret and the Evolution of Appellation Identity

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The Bordeaux wine authority’s recent decision to grant official Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status to a new style known as Bordeaux Claret marks a significant moment in the region’s ongoing adaptation to structural change. Available from the 2025 vintage, this designation formalizes a lighter, fruit-driven, lower-alcohol red wine style that stands apart from Bordeaux’s

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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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January Reset: The World’s Top Wine Spas to Begin the Year in Balance (Part II)

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If Part l explored the icons, Part ll turns toward places where wine spas feel almost monastic, deeply rooted in land, tradition, and quiet luxury. These destinations reward slow travel and reflective itineraries, making them especially compelling the first few months of the new year! From the Douro Valley to Burgundy and Sonoma, these wine

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January 2026 Reset: Top Wine Spas to Start the Year in Balance (Part I)

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January is the quiet inhale after the excess of the holiday season. Vineyards lie dormant [depending on the hemisphere] travel slows, and intention replaces indulgence. It’s the moment when wine travellers stop chasing novelty and start seeking meaning, and this is where wine spas come into their own. Wine spas sit at the intersection of

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Champagne Telmont: Where Heritage Meets the Future of Sustainable Champagne + Wine Review

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Champagne is a region built on centuries of tradition, but every so often, a house emerges that doesn’t just update the rule book; it edits the whole document. Telmont, the organically driven, sustainability-obsessed house from Damery, is one of the most compelling modern narratives in Champagne today. With a history that stretches back more than

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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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