Lambrusco, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, culture, identity and the ability to tell a compelling story. A journey to Modena confirms an impression I have had on previous visits to Emilia: this is a place where a region truly thrives when its finest products and traditions stop operating in isolation and learn to speak with one voice. (more…)

From Vinòforum 2026, Arturo Escudero, Head of Communication and Online Marketing at Turespaña, explains Spain’s vision: from Aragón’s Garnacha to the wines of Gran Canaria, and a promotional model that aims to turn wine into a gateway to the entire territory. (more…)

Silvia Donatiello, Head of the Italian Market for the Gran Canaria Tourist Board, tells Vinòforum about an island very different from its best-known image: ancient grape varieties, volcanic landscapes, microclimates, local products and experiences that turn a trip into a 360-degree discovery. (more…)

With Emilia Golf Experience, Alessandro Carrara has built something that goes far beyond sport. A project that demonstrates how wine, gastronomy, hospitality and local identity can become part of the same experience, transforming into a tourism resource capable of creating value for everyone involved. (more…)

I’m sharing here on Wining.it my first South African experience as a young Italian winemaker, lived at Saronsberg Cellar. (more…)

Tokara Wine Estate is one of the most fascinating and dynamic estates in the South African wine landscape. More recent than many of the region’s historic properties, Tokara was founded in 1994 from a personal and entrepreneurial vision: that of GT Ferreira, who initially purchased the estate as a “lifestyle farm,” drawn by the extraordinary beauty of its setting. (more…)

Babylonstoren is not simply a winery. It is one of the most iconic destinations in South African wine and contemporary hospitality—a project that seamlessly blends history, agriculture, architecture, and tourism. Located in the Franschhoek Valley, this historic farm founded in 1692 is now a complete experience: vineyards, gardens, restaurants, wellness spaces, and refined accommodation coexist in a carefully designed ecosystem that tells the story of the land through lived experience. (more…)

La Motte Wine Estate represents one of the most refined expressions of South African winemaking, where history, culture, and hospitality come together in perfect harmony. Founded in 1695, La Motte is one of the historic estates linked to the French Huguenots, a community that played a key role in the development of wine in South Africa. (more…)

Waterford Estate is one of the most distinctive and compelling wineries in the South African wine landscape. Founded in 1998, it is relatively young compared to the country’s more than 350 years of winemaking history, yet it has quickly established itself among the leading names thanks to a clear vision: quality, hospitality, and a strong sense of place. (more…)

There is a very specific moment, on golf courses, when the silence of the green gives way to human connection. It happens after a well-played hole, in front of a shared glass of wine, while time slows down and a sporting competition suddenly transforms into an experience made of stories, territories and people. (more…)

Hungary is one of the most fascinating—and still relatively undiscovered—wine countries in Europe. A nation with centuries-old traditions and an extraordinary territorial diversity, expressed through 22 distinct wine regions. From the volcanic soils of Tokaj to the rolling hills of Transdanubia and the more continental inland areas, Hungarian wine reflects a unique balance of nature, history, and culture. (more…)