Wine Tourism

Exploring Three Unique Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wineries

As part of the 2025 Regina Ribelle – Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest, I set out to explore three significant wine estates:  Teruzzi, Poderi Arcangelo, and Il Palagione. Each winery presents a compelling narrative of terroir expression, sustainable viticulture, and the enduring legacy of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany’s iconic white wine and the […]

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Luxembourg Develops National Strategy to Boost Wine Tourism

With 11% of Luxembourg’s overnight visitors already engaging in wine-related activities, the government is now crafting a targeted strategy to further develop the Moselle Valley’s tourism potential through coordinated sector-wide collaboration. Luxembourg has launched efforts to develop a comprehensive wine tourism strategy, with initial consultations set to begin this week in Grevenmacher. The initiative aims

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Experiencing The Palio di Santa Croce [Wine Barrel Rolling Race] in Suvereto – A Celebration of Wine, Heritage, and Human Endurance

On May 17th, 2025, the medieval village of Suvereto pulsed with energy, history, and the thunderous roll of wine barrels as it hosted the Palio di Santa Croce, the third qualifying stage of the prestigious Palio Nazionale delle Botti delle Città del Vino. As a wine journalist immersed in the cultural richness of Italy’s wine

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Uncovering Florence’s Wine Windows: A Journey into Florence’s Hidden Renaissance Rituals

After weeks of anticipation, I finally arrived in Florence, eager to delve into its storied wine culture, and particularly its legendary buchette del vino, or “wine windows.” These small arched openings, discreetly embedded in the façades of Renaissance-era palazzos, have long fascinated me. To experience them firsthand felt like stepping into a living fragment of

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The 2025 Edition of Regina Ribelle – Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest Successfully Concluded!

The 2025 edition of Regina Ribelle—Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest concluded triumphantly, reaffirming its status as a pivotal wine event in Italy’s calendar. Dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the historic white wine [the ‘White Queen’] in a land of reds, the festival drew over 1,500 visitors to the medieval streets of San Gimignano

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Margaret River to Host World’s 50 Best Vineyards Awards November 2025

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards Awards returns in 2025, with this year’s event hosted in Margaret River, Western Australia. On Wednesday, November 19, the list of 2025’s finest vineyard experiences will be revealed at a special live event in Margaret River, encouraging travellers to discover the very best wine and gastronomy tourism in the world.

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Sicilia En Primeur Returns for Its 21st Year: Showcasing the Best of Sicilian Wine

Once again, Sicilia en Primeur returns this year, an esteemed event organized by Assovini Sicilia that annually draws journalists from around the globe to the island. From May 6 to 10, a delegation of 100 journalists representing Italy, various European countries (including France, Poland, Sweden, Germany, and Norway), as well as non-EU nations (such as

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VinePair Reveals Top 10 Wine Tourism Destinations for 2025

Despite ongoing challenges in global wine sales, the pursuit of wine tourism continues to thrive. While traditional strongholds like Tuscany and Napa Valley remain vital to the wine narrative, today’s oenotourists are increasingly drawn to emerging, dynamic regions offering distinctive terroirs and cultural depth. According to VinePair’s newly released list of the Top 10 Wine

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The Twelve Pievi: How Tuscany’s Historic Wine Region Is Redefining Excellence After Three Decades

In the heart of Tuscany, where time moves at its own leisurely pace, the historic town of Montepulciano celebrates a remarkable milestone in 2025. While thirty-one years may seem minor against the backdrop of a town preserved since the 16th century, the evolution of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano during this period tells a story of

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Viña Vik: An Award-Winning Chilean Winery Redefining Winemaking and Sustainability

Viña Vik has firmly established itself as a leader in the global winemaking community, achieving an unprecedented milestone as the second-ranked winery in the World’s Best Vineyards listing for 2024—a first in Chilean wine history. The winery is celebrated for its unparalleled commitment to winemaking excellence, sustainability, and the seamless integration of its unique experience

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