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Valpolicella’s WTA Triumph and the Timeless Allure of Brolo dei Poeti Valpolicella’s WTA Triumph and the Timeless Allure of Brolo dei Poeti Italy Valpolicella’s recent recognition as Wine Travel Awards Region of the Year 2025–2026 marks a defining moment for one of Italy’s most historically layered and stylistically diverse wine territories. The accolade, earned through the nomination of the Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini Valpolicella, underscores not only the region’s viticultural excellence but also its growing commitment to wine tourism  –  a commitment vividly embodied in one of its most singular estates: Tenuta Santa Maria and its walled vineyard, Brolo dei Poeti. More
Robin Jayet of Château de Marsannay: “Wine tourism should give people something they cannot get from social media” Robin Jayet of Château de Marsannay: “Wine tourism should give people something they cannot get from social media” France Burgundy can be complicated: appellations, classifications, centuries of history. At Château de Marsannay, Robin Jayet’s job is to make all of this understandable without taking away the pleasure of simply being there, tasting and asking questions. As the Wine Tourism Manager, he sees first-hand what visitors from around the world are looking for – and what makes them want to stay a little longer. He shares his perspective in an interview with Drinks+ Observer’s Victoria Makarova. More
Château du Clos de Vougeot – the ancient and modern acropolis of Burgundy Château du Clos de Vougeot – the ancient and modern acropolis of Burgundy France The Wine Travel Awards team set out to answer a question that has long intrigued the wine world: what lies behind the contemporary phenomenon of Burgundy – a region that somehow manages to remain untouched by the turbulence sweeping through global wine markets? How does a region that accounts for merely 4.3% of France’s vineyards maintain its global primacy in prestige, wine prices and cultural influence? And why, at a time when wine sales and real‑estate values – including vineyard prices – are falling elsewhere, does Burgundy continue to demonstrate dignified growth across every indicator? More
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