The top 10 best wineries in the world for tourists

Following the announcement this morning of the winners in the Best Of Wine Tourism awards, we bring you the top 10 best wineries in the world for tourists.

The d’Arenberg Cube

Revealed during a gala dinner at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens on November 8, a celebration of the following winners marked the end of the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Great Wine Capitals in Adelaide, South Australia.

These international award winners were chosen from among the ‘Best Of’ winners from each Great Wine Capital, with this year’s tourism awards attracting 384 entrants, and featuring 62 local award winners worldwide.

Founded in 1999, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is an alliance of 10 wine regions, which are: Adelaide, South Australia; Bordeaux, France; Lausanne, Switzerland; Mainz / Rheinhessen, Germany; Mendoza, Argentina; Porto, Portugal; Bilbao / Rioja, Spain; San Francisco / Napa Valley, USA, Valparaiso / Casablanca Valley, Chile and Verona, Italy.

The top 10 international wine tourism winners for 2019 are…

Château Smith Haut-Lafitte (Bordeaux)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“Art and culture have always inspired the Cathiard family, and the pairing with vines is unique. The dreamy ‘art and vine’ tour invites visitors to discover the most beautiful sculptures in the estate from a new angle.”

Website: smith-haut-lafitte.com

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards (San Francisco / Napa Valley)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery is a 100% Estate Grown, sustainably farmed winery located in the renowned Rutherford growing region in the heart of Napa Valley. All the estate acreage owned by St. Supéry is farmed sustainably using minimal intervention and cultivation.”

Website: stsupery.com

Les Celliers de Sion (Lausanne)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“The Oenotourism Centre has been designed to offer you an experience that is completely unprecedented in Switzerland. You’ll also get the chance to discover every facet of the majestic hillside, which benefits from dramatic views over the Rhône Valley.”

Website: celliers.ch

Gut Leben am Morstein (Mainz / Rheinhessen)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“Culture and events at the highest level attract visitors to the vaulted cellars. Selected artists of various genres such as Lars Reichow, Quadro Nuevo, Wolfgang Haffner and the Aris Quartet are guests here. An exceptional, spacious tunnel vault – the former wine cellar – with excellent acoustics and space for 250 guests creates unforgettable experiences.”

Website: am-morstein.de

Tenuta Canova (Verona)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“Masi has created a new interactive experience within the ‘Masi Wine Experience’ circuit in the Tenuta Canova Wine Museum, enriching the offer of the Veronese territory and confirming the company’s commitment to the dissemination of Italian wine culture.”

Website: masi.it/eng/masiwineexperience

d’Arenberg (Adelaide / McLaren Vale)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“The d’Arenberg Cube is an iconic, award-winning architectural puzzle, where guests can relax, have fun and soak in the stunning views. The five storey multi-function centre and tourism destination, designed by Chester Osborn, was inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking.”

Website: darenberg.com

La Rioja Wine Train (Bilbao / Rioja)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“The Wine Train combines a fun theatrical presentation during a special Logroño-Haro round trip train between vineyards that enhances Rioja’s viticultural and architectural heritage, landscape and gastronomy.”

Website: tenedortours.com/city-breaks/the-rioja-wine-train

The House of Sandeman Hostel and Suites (Porto)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“It is the first ‘Branded Hostel’ in the world, considered by The Guardian as ‘one of the Ten Best New Luxury Hostels’. Its unique location is inside the building bought by George Sandeman in 1811, which still today is used for aging Sandeman Porto Wine. High quality hospitality service, 43 king sized, custom designed single beds in four dorm rooms, and 12 suites decorated with original Sandeman artwork.

Several Port related experiences are on offer: a traditional guided tour to the Port Wine Cellars, a late afternoon cocktail at the reception – bar, or dinner in The George Restaurant & Terrace.”

Website: thehouseofsandeman.pt

Casa Vigil (Mendoza)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“Casa Vigil winery offers an unforgettable experience, where wine and literature blend into the magic world of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. After roaming the corridors of Purgatory, the walk finally takes us to Paradise, where a delicious homemade lunch with reminiscences of family recipes is paired with Enemigo wines –cult items among wine enthusiasts.”

Website: greatwinecapitals.com/best-of/mendoza/bodega-casa-vigil

Casa Mirador Casas del Bosque Winery (Valparaíso / Casablanca Valley)

The Best Of Wine Tourism awards writes:

“A place built in complete harmony with the environment, on top of a hill surrounded by vineyards. A magical place, with a privileged view, where you can feel the sea breezes coming from the Pacific.”

Website: casasdelbosque.cl