International Wine Days to Celebrate in 2026

If you are like us, then any occasion is the perfect occasion to open a bottle of delicious wine. Could be a dinner party, a date, a birthday or a day dedicated to a specific grape or wine. Knowing on which date your favourite wine is celebrated could be the perfect excuse to have your friends over and have them taste some wine. Check out our list and mark your calendars, you might discover new tastes and wines throughout the year.

International Wine Day is an occasion celebrated by wine enthusiasts worldwide, giving everyone a perfect reason to appreciate and enjoy a glass of wine. Although wine is savored all year round, this particular celebration takes place annually on May 25. The day invites us to explore the rich history, diverse flavors, and cultural significance of wine, uniting connoisseurs, casual drinkers, and newcomers in the global appreciation of this cherished beverage.

February

1st February - International Furmint Day

Furmint is the most widespread grape grown in the Tokaj wine region in Hungary. Get yourself a bottle of Tokaj and taste the essence of the best wine region in Hungary.

18th February - World Drink Wine Day

The perfect day to gather your friends and open a few bottles of your favourite wine. What are you choosing?

March

3rd March - Mulled Wine Day

Even though Mulled wine is normally drunk around Christmas, it could be a great excuse to still have some even with Spring coming soon.

How to prepare the best mulled wine

13th March - International Riesling Day

Riesling is the king of German wines and one of the best and most fresh white wines in the world. It deserves its own day indeed! If you really want to get the full Riesling experience, book your experience at wineries in Germany to understand the production process behind Riesling.

April

14th April - Tannat Day

Tannat is a red grape originally from Southern France but very popular in South America, especially in Uruguay. Maybe this is the year for a trip to discover wineries in Uruguay?

17th April - Malbec World Day

Like Tannat, Malbec is a grape that was born in Southern France but today is mostly associated to Argentina. Malbec is actually the most popular wine from the Mendoza wine region, a beautiful place you might want to put in your wine bucket list.

29th April - International Viognier Day

Viognier is a white grape used to produce fruity and flowery wines. It is the only grape allowed in the production of the French wine Condrieu, a speciality of the Rhône Valley.

May

6th May - International Sauvignon Blanc Day

Sauvignon Blanc is the main white grape from the Bordeaux wine region (yes, white wine is produced in Bordeaux too!) but it is cultivated all around the world. What will you open today? Sauvignon Blanc from Italy? New Zealand? Choose wisely!

17th May - Pinot Grigio Day

Pinot Grigio is a red grape that is mostly used to produce white wines. Pinot Grigio from Italy is actually a very chic wine, perfect to sip during an aperitivo. Pair it with fancy Italian words.

June

21st June - World Lambrusco Day

Lambrusco is the better half of ragù (bolognese sauce) and basically any delicious food from Emilia. Lambrusco is a pretty unique red wine because it is sparkling, unlike most of the red wines. If you want to know more, book your next wine tasting in Emilia-Romagna.

24th June - International Rosé Day

This day calls for a brunch, for sure. Depending on the intensity of the pink in your glass, we can tell how fancy your lifestyle is. No, we're joking, we love all rosés! Tell us which one is your favourite.

July

12th July - Cava day

The delicious bubbles of Cava are created after years of careful research, using the traditional method that makes Cava special and excellent. It has its own personality, ranging from light and fresh to complex, dry, or sweet. Cava is primarily produced in the region of Catalonia in Spain.

28th July - Shiraz Day

Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is a dark-skinned grape used to produce medium to full-bodied wines all over the world. The grape is much influenced by the terroir it grows in, so Shiraz from California can be very different compared to Shiraz from France. What's your choice?

August

1st August - International Albariño Day

August is a very good season for a trip to Galicia to taste some delicious Albariño. This white wine is very similar to Viognier and it can also be found in the Portuguese region of Vinho Verde.

18th August - International Pinot Noir Day

Pinot Noir is one of the toughest, most independent, and most unusual grape varieties; you can’t ignore it, but if you like it, it’s for life! This red grape is the main one used to produce amazing red wine from Burgundy.

Learn more about Pinot Noir

30th August - International Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is currently one of the most widely used technical grape varieties. Its berries are used for the production of red wines that are full-bodied, rich with long storage potential. Are you tasting Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux or Napa Valley today?

Learn more about Cabernet Sauvignon

September

1st September - International Cap Classique Day

Methode Cap Classique is the name given to the traditional method (that of Champagne) to produce sparkling wines in South Africa. This day could be the perfect occasion to try some sparkling wine from the Southern hemisphere.

10th September - International Port Wine Day

Port wine is one of the world’s most famous (or probably the most famous!) fortified wines. To produce fortified wines, a brandy or a spirit is added at some point of the wine producing process, in this case at the end of the fermentation. Get yourself a bottle of Port or book your next wine experience in Porto & Douro Valley.

All you need to know about Port Wine

16th September - International Grenache Day

Grenache is a red grape variety and it is among the most widely planted in the world. Due to its late ripening, Grenache thrives in dry climates, could be in Spain, Sardinia or California. In a glass of Grenache you will for sure recognise aromas of red berries and peppery notes.

October

8th October - International Pinotage Day

Pinotage is the signature grape from South Africa. In a bottle of Pinotage you can get unique taste from South Africa, who's character is perfectly represented by this wine. Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault.

28th October - Champagne Day

Champagne is the world’s most notable sparkling wine. For a wine to be called ‘Champagne’, it has to be produced specifically in the Champagne wine region of France, and the grapes used for the blend have to be grown in the same region. Book a trip or get a bottle, your choice!

November

7th November - International Merlot Day

Merlot is a variety mainly used to produce blended and varietal wines in the Bordeaux wine region. The grape presents dark-blue hues and its capability to adapt to several terroirs and climates made it one of the world’s most popular grapes.

December

4th December - International Cabernet Franc Day

Cabernet Franc is a red grape and it is among the twenty most widely planted grape varieties in the whole world. The Cabernet Franc grape is the parent grape of two other very common red grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Learn more about Cabernet Franc

10th December - International Tokaj Day

The most famous Hungarian wine is one of the most delicious and iconic white wines of the world. Tokaj gets its name from the wine region it is produced in, a dream destination for all wine lovers. We know it might be freezing in Hungary in December, but you can heat yourself with a glass of Tokaj.

16th December - Pinot Meunier Day

Pinot Meunier is the secret ingredient to Champagne, the added value together with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pinot Meunier is a red grape variety that is also planted in Germany and is used to produce still red wines.