FIND WINERIES TO VISIT
Browse through a Wide Selection of Outstanding Wineries
Browse through a wide selection of outstanding wineries
Produces less but premium quality wines – 17000 bottles every year
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Baraka Winery, Šibenik, Croatie
Winery producing wines since 1861 with the oldest vineyards of the country
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Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7599, South Africa
Pay a visit to the first winery to register with the Montefalco Sagrantino winemaking region.
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Via Capro 23, Bevagna, Pg, 6031, Italy
Visit Bertrand & Vincent Marchesseau for a unique wine tourism experience
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16 rue de l'Humelaye Bourgueil 37140 France
Discover ancient iron gates and patios of the winery’s stylish country-house.
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Bodega El Esteco, Ruta Nacional 40, Cafayate, Province de Salta, Argentine
Enjoy a delicious meal and try some wines at the home of Toro wines
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Ctra Toro Salamanca Km 5, Toro, Zamora, 49800, Spain
The best Verdejo white wines within the Rueda Denomination of Origin
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Poligono Industrial Jose Antonio Gonzalez Caviedes Par 144, Olmedo, Valladolid, 47410, Spain
A unique experience with Spanish wines and Greek mythology
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Avenida Mariano Ruiz, 1., Rueda, Valladolid, 47490, Spain
Boutique winery producing wine with handmade processes
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Camino De Ventosa S/N, Ventosa, La Rioja, 26371, Spain
Bodegas Arrocal, a perfect balance of tradition and technology
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C/ Eras De Santa María, S/N, Gumiel De Mercado-Burgos, Denominación De Origen Ribera Del Duero, 9443, Spain
An organic winery that won Gold in the Millesime Bio Challenge for organic wines
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Bodegas Bagordi S.L., Andosilla, Espagne
Indulge in the love for organic wines of the owner, Jaime Comenge
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Camino Del Castillo S/Nº, Curiel De Duero, Valladolid, 47316, Spain
What a Typical Visit to a Winery Looks Like
Whether it’s your first time or your 101st time, visiting a winery is a beautiful and relaxing experience. A typical winery visit usually involves a few key elements, such as:
Tour through the Vineyards
Visiting the Cellar with the Winemaker
Spending Time with Friends and Family
Purchasing your Favorite Wine
A Guided Tasting of Several Wines
Let’s go through Several Steps of a Typical Wine Tour
STEP 1
Many wineries will start with an introduction to the property and a tour, which may include a bit of walking and will give you an overview of the winemaking facilities. Generally, a short overview of the history of the winery will also be included. Many winemakers use the opportunity of a visit to walk their guests through the entire process of winemaking. Hence, you get a better understanding of the overall process from grape to bottle.
Throughout the tour, feel free to ask questions and gain more knowledge from your guide. It is an excellent opportunity to learn more about wine and the winemaking process.
STEP 2
After a tour, there will be an opportunity to taste wines made by the winery. A tasting can happen in a designated tasting room, in the barrel hall, or often outside with a view of the natural surroundings when weather permits.
Many wineries find a unique way to present their wines and want you to relax and enjoy yourself. Small bites may accompany the wines, or there may be live music, or a chance to visit the vineyards. All wineries have the same aim in mind. They want you to enjoy yourself, have fun, taste the wines, and create a memorable experience that you will cherish.
STEP 3
Bottles of wine are often for purchase at the end of your visit. It can be well worth it to take home a great bottle of wine for dinner, a gift, a souvenir, and be able to recreate your visit again in the comfort of your own home. Some wineries may even have space where you can stay and enjoy another glass on the premise with your friends.
Remember, so much can vary depending on your desires as a visitor. How much of the production facility is open for public viewing, and what unique features your winery host would like to share will also shape your experience.
Wine provides more than a taste. It is often an expression of a region, a place, a family, and a season. At WineTourism.com, we hope you will enjoy discovering the nuances of every glass of wine. Please drink responsibly and take care to ensure a safe ride to and from your visit.
Learn more about Wine Tastings & Tours, make your selection and we will take care of the rest ensuring you a memorable wine experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wineries
You can expect to visit a few areas in the wine production facility and taste wines made on site. The length of your visit will depend a lot on you and your desires. Often a simple tasting can turn into a more extended visit.
A winery visit will vary in length depending on the desired activities and how many wines or sights you take in. Generally, one to two hours will give you an excellent overview of the winery and a small tasting. Winery visits can involve grander tour options, an extensive wine flight, or additional activities such as a lunch or a master class.
There are certain seasons where wineries will be very busy due to other visitors or the harvest season. The seasonal workload can vary tour and tasting availability depending on the size of the winery and which hemisphere you are traveling in. Book at least one or two weeks in advance to be sure the winery can accommodate your party and for busy seasons book well in advance.
Two or three winery visits in one day max is best. More can cause rushed visits, and wines flavors will begin to all blur together. We hope you will enjoy yourself and relax during your winery visits instead of racing to the next appointment.
Most wineries will have a tasting room that will also sell bottles of wine to take home with you. Many may be able to take your order and then ship wines directly to your home, so you are not responsible for carrying them around when on vacation. Be sure to check with the winery if they can ship to you directly.
Many wineries are family-friendly establishments and encourage young parents to bring their children along for a day outside in the vineyards with a picnic or outdoor games.
Several wineries offer tours into underground cellars and through slippery surfaced production areas and do not recommend bringing along children for everyone’s safety.
Some wineries do allow pets in their outdoor tasting areas and gardens. Please check with your host ahead of time to see if animals are allowed.