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Chateau Chizay unveils a new chapter in Ukrainian wine tourism Chateau Chizay unveils a new chapter in Ukrainian wine tourism Ukraine In a year marked by resilience and quiet determination, Chateau Chizay – this year’s winner of the Wine Travel Awards in the category “Country’s Visiting Card” – has opened a new tourist location in Mukachevo on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day. It is a gesture that feels both symbolic and deeply grounded: a winery continuing to grow, refine and welcome guests even as the country endures the strain of war. More
Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2026: Ukrainian Wines Between European Heritage and an Asian Future Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2026: Ukrainian Wines Between European Heritage and an Asian Future Malaysia Recently, at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, the international exhibition Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2026 took place – one of the largest annual B2B events in the food and beverage industry in Southeast Asia. Organised by the SIAL Network, this authoritative international exhibition platform brings together producers, importers, distributors, and buyers of food and drinks from all over the worl More
From Tradition to Triumph – Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Strengthens Valpolicella’s Status as WTA Region of the Year From Tradition to Triumph – Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Strengthens Valpolicella’s Status as WTA Region of the Year Italy One of the oldest cooperatives in the Valpolicella region – Cantina Valpolicella Negrar – has secured an outstanding third place overall at the Weinwirtschaft CO_OP Contest 2026. This achievement comes in a landmark year for Valpolicella, which was named Wine Travel Awards Region of the Year making the cooperative’s success a shared victory for the entire appellation and its winegrowers. More
Fattoria La Maliosa to Host the First Porto Protocol Community Day on 14 November 2026 Fattoria La Maliosa to Host the First Porto Protocol Community Day on 14 November 2026 Italy During the recent BI‑Annual Meeting of Porto Protocol – an online gathering where members reviewed the achievements of the first half of 2026, discussed the outcomes of collective work and received updates on ongoing sustainability projects – the organisation announced a landmark event: the inaugural Porto Protocol Community Day, to be held on 14 November 2026 at Fattoria La Maliosa in Tuscany. More
Porto Protocol Reviews Its Progress and Sets the Course Ahead Porto Protocol Reviews Its Progress and Sets the Course Ahead Portugal The Drinks+ and Wine Travel Awards teams, as partners and active members of the international Porto Protocol community, took part for the second time in the organisation’s BI‑Annual Meeting – the traditional online gathering of its global network. The event offered an opportunity to review the achievements of the first half of 2026, assess the results of collective work, hear updates on member‑led projects and gain insight into what lies ahead in the coming months. More