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Upcoming Wine Festivals
From harvest celebrations to world-class tastings — plan ahead.
12–15 Apr 2026🇮🇹
Vinitaly
Verona, Italy
The world's largest wine trade fair, held annually at Verona's Fiera since 1967. Over 4,000 exhibitors from across Italy and 30+ countries pour for 100,000+ visitors across four days. Vinitaly is where Italian wine business gets done, but the surrounding OperaWine and Vinitaly and the City events open to the public.
Festival details14–16 Apr 2026🇧🇷
ExpoVinis Brasil
São Paulo, Brazil
Latin America's largest wine trade fair, held at the São Paulo Expo convention centre. Over 1,500 wine labels from Brazil and around the world are showcased across three days. Though primarily a trade event, public sessions and satellite tastings make it accessible. It's the key business event for Brazil's wine industry, connecting producers with distributors, sommeliers, and restaurants.
Festival details16–19 Apr 2026🇨🇭
Arvinis — Swiss Wine Fair
Morges, Switzerland
A curated wine fair in Morges (near Geneva) showcasing the best of Swiss and international wines. Over 200 producers pour in a modern lakeside venue, with masterclasses on Alpine wine regions, food pairings, and natural wine sections. A key event for discovering Swiss wines that rarely leave the country.
Festival details18–19 Apr 2026🇸🇮
Teran Wine Festival (Festival Teran)
Dutovlje, Slovenia
On the Karst plateau above Trieste, this festival celebrates Teran — the intensely coloured, iron-rich red wine unique to the Slovenian Karst region. Winemakers pair Teran with local pršut (dry-cured ham), sheep's cheese, and štrukli. The festival is held in traditional stone-built villages with stunning Adriatic views and is a pilgrimage for fans of this distinctive grape.
Festival details18–24 Apr 2026🇦🇷
Bodegas Abiertas
Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza's annual open-cellar event where 80+ wineries across Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, and the Uco Valley open their doors for special tastings, asado barbecues, and live music. Winery-to-winery transport is organised, making it easy to explore multiple bodegas in a single day. Malbec takes centre stage.
Festival details24–26 Apr 2026🇸🇮
Vinska Vigred (Wine Spring)
Maribor, Slovenia
Maribor's celebration of spring wine releases, held in the cellars beneath the old town that house the world's oldest living grapevine (Žametovka, planted over 400 years ago). Winemakers from Podravje, Posavje, and Primorska regions present their new vintages alongside traditional Slovenian cuisine. The Old Vine House is the atmospheric centrepiece of the event.
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Our editors' picks — exceptional estates off the beaten track.
WTG Pick🇫🇷
Domaine de la Bongran
Burgundy, France
“A Burgundy rebel who makes Chardonnay on their own terms, far from the tourist trail of Beaune and Puligny.”
Chardonnay
Free tastingsVisit
WTG Pick🇫🇷
Domaine Huet
Loire Valley, France
“World-class Chenin Blanc with no queues, no hype, just pure Loire magic in a village setting.”
Chenin Blanc
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WTG Pick🇫🇷
Domaine Ganevat
Jura, France
“Cult-status natural wines from the Jura that are nearly impossible to find in shops but can be tasted at the domaine by appointment.”
SavagninChardonnay
Free tastingsVisit
WTG Pick🇮🇹
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
Piedmont, Italy
“One of Barolo's last true traditionalists, producing monopole wines in a garage-sized cellar with zero marketing.”
NebbioloBarbera
Free tastingsVisit
Real Wine Country Trip Reports
Day-by-day accounts with real costs, honest advice, and insider discoveries.
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5 Days in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
💑 Couple5 days€2,850 totalMid-Range
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Tuscany, Italy
👥 Friends3 days€1,680 totalMid-Range
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A Week in the Douro
Douro Valley, Portugal
💑 Couple7 days€1,450 totalBudget
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Popular Wine Regions
The most sought-after wine destinations, from legendary appellations to rising stars.
France
Bordeaux
The world's most prestigious wine region
Italy
Tuscany
Rolling hills, Chianti, and Renaissance charm
USA
Napa Valley
California's iconic Cabernet country
USA
Sonoma County
Laid-back luxury and Pinot perfection
France
Burgundy
Terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Spain
Rioja
Spain's beloved Tempranillo heartland
Argentina
Mendoza
Andean altitude and bold Malbec
Australia
Barossa Valley
Big, bold Shiraz under Southern skies
France
Champagne
Where every sip is a celebration
Germany
Mosel
Steep slopes and stunning Riesling
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