Top 10 Wine Tourism in the world

Top 10 Wine Tourism in the World

1. Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany, Italy – Tuscany is perhaps the most famous wine region in the world and a major destination for wine road trips. Tuscany is located along the coast in central Italy. The capital of the region is Florence, which is often the starting point of any wine trip to the area.

Another notable city is Siena (a beautiful medieval city with a famous city square). The area is known mostly for red wines, such as Chianti (from Chianti region), Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more.

2. California: (Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and more), United States

Napa Valley has long been the most popular wine tasting region in the United States, drawing more than 4 million visitors each year. The region’s world-class wines garner international praise, and most of its more than 450 wineries are open for tastings. The region produces a variety of wines including Cabernet

Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll also find charming towns, superb restaurants, hotels, spas, wine tours, and plenty of outdoor activities.

Next to Napa Valley is Sonoma, the second most popular region in the United States, producing a bounty of similar grapes that are grown in Napa. Like Napa, you’ll find hundreds of wineries open for tastings, and quaint little towns with wine bars, restaurants, and boutique hotels.

3. Loire Valley, France

Loire Valley, France - situated along the Loire River, this wine region in France produces mainly white wines. The first to plant vineyards in the Loire valley were the Romans in the 1st century AD.

4. Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza, Argentina wine region produces almost two-thirds of the entire wine production of Argentina. The area is located in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range.

5. Duero River Valley, Spain and Portugal

Duero River Valley, Spain and Portugal – Spain is the third largest wine producing country in the world. It has several very different wine regions and the Duero River region (or Ribera del Duero) is one of them. The Duero river flows from Spain to Portugal, and the area around it is known for

its grapes. The area produces both excellent red and white wines and is the home for the famous Vega Sicilia winery. The famous Portuguese Port wine is produced exclusively from grapes from the Duero valley, and many Port wineries can be found in the city of Porto, where the river reaches

the ocean. A trip to the Portuguese Duero valley is recommended, either by car or with a cruise through the river itself, starting at Porto.

6. Central Otago Wine Region, New Zealand

Central Otago Wine Region, New Zealand – The world’s southernmost wine producing region is located in New Zealand. The major city in the area is the beautiful Queenstown, one of New Zealand most beautiful towns and one of its best attractions. About 70% of all the planting in the region is Pinot noir.

7. Constantia Valley, South Africa

Constantia Valley, South Africa – Constantia is e located at the foot of Constantiaberg mountain and just a few minutes drive from the city of Cape Town. The area is one of the oldest suburbs of Cape Town and is world famous for its wines. Many of the tourists that arrive to Cape Town don’t miss the opportunity to visit the largest wine region in South Africa.

8. Barossa Valley, Australia

Barossa Valley, Australia – Located in South Australia, this is one of the oldest wine regions in Australia. It was founded by German settlers in the mid 19th century.

9. Chilean Wine Country, Chile

Chilean Wine Country, Chile – Chile is geographically long and narrow and located at the western side of the Andes mountain range. The climate of the country is dominated by the Andes to the east and the pacific ocean to the west. The Chilean wine country is divided into several regions which each has

a different climate conditions. You can start your road trip from the hot north to the colder south, or the other way around. If you choose to visit Mendoza wine region in Argentina, you should consider crossing to the other side of the Andes and check out the Chilean wines.

10. Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States

Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States – The Willamette valley in the state of Oregon is broad and flat, and surrounded by mountain ranges to the east, west and south. The climate in this fertile valley is cooler than the neighboring California, making this area home to some of the best and most expensive Pinot noir in the world.

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