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…)

We meet Muharrem Çobo for the third time in just a few days. Speaking with Muharrem, you can sense his personality and his deep pride in bringing his product to the Italian marketa knowledgeable market, capable of appreciating his wines. (more…)

Of my Canarian stories, I saved the one about La Geria for last. And to think I expected it to be the most touristy of all, partly because it’s highlighted in every guidebook, and partly because the roads are filled with every type of tourist vehicle, from cars to quads. (more…)