As a pioneering wine region in the United States, Napa Valley, California, is world-renowned for its esteemed wines. In fact, it was the first wine region in California to be designated as an American Viticultural Area, or "AVA," back in 1981. The post The Distinct Wine Regions of Napa Valley: 17 Appellations to Know appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

When a panel of wine experts says your winery accommodation is a ‘luxe offering in a beautiful setting’ that offers an ‘exceptional stay and complete experience for guests’ it’s worth paying attention. The post Luxe accommodation: Stay at Beresford Estate appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region, Ticino, is a paradise of rolling vineyards, traditional farms, and breathtaking landscapes. While it’s famous for its Merlot wines, there’s a hidden layer of depth to its agritourism scene, offering visitors something far beyond a simple tasting session. At the heart of this movement is Le Agriesperienze, an initiative that combines immersive food and wine tourism with hands-on agricultural experiences. The post Le Agriesperienze: A Taste of Ticino’s Wine & Farm Traditions appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Get to know the amazing characteristics of Porto as a Great Wine Capital and the surrounding wine regions and subregions of Douro and Vinho Verde. The post A journey through diversity and excellence from Porto to the Douro and Vinho Verde wine regions appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Verona is well-known to be the principal producer of wine all over the Italian surface. Discover its subregions, each with different terroir and their bound with the ancient tribes that lived in this area. The post Wine in all its colours and tastes: subregions of Verona appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

The wine routes of South Africa are mostly found within the Western Cape where the bulk of the country’s wine production takes place. The wine routes include world-class wine estates fine cuisine and unique food and wine pairings. There are many other exciting activities to discover along these routes from wildlife encounters to art galleries. The post Explore the wine routes of the Western Cape, South Africa appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Rioja, a dazzling mosaic of vineyards and styles, is more than just a single wine region. Learn about the recent shift towards single-zone and single-vineyard wines, reflecting a growing appreciation for the specific origins and unique expressions of this iconic Spanish wines. The post Rioja, a Dazzling Mosaic of Vineyards and Styles appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Bordeaux is often (over) simplified by dividing it into two regions : right bank and left bank. This vast over simplification misses so much of the nuance that makes Bordeaux such a fascinating place to visit. The post Digging into the details, the lesser spotted sub regions of Bordeaux appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Adelaide is the capital city of the state of South Australia, and the gateway to 18 distinctive wine regions. The post Wine on your doorstep: Gateway to 18 wine regions appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more

Spending time in Rheinhessen can be challenging, because there is so much to see and experience. You may consider these five highlights from five different regions of Rheinhessen as suggestions on what to see and what to do. The post A sum greater than its parts: Rheinhessen and its subregions appeared first on Great Wine Capitals ..read more