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Photo: Remi Boussicaut10–13 Sept 2026🇨🇳Ningxia Grape & Wine Expo
Yinchuan, China
China's premier wine industry event, held annually at the Ningxia International Convention Center in Yinchuan. The expo brings together producers from the Helan Mountain appellation alongside international wineries, with large-scale tastings, trade sessions, and vineyard tours across the Helan Mountain East Foothills. It is the single most important showcase for China's rapidly developing wine scene.
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Photo: Kristina Snowasp10–20 Sept 2026🇩🇪Heilbronn Weindorf 2026
Heilbronn, Germany
Heilbronn's wine village transforms the city centre with 200+ wines from the Neckar Valley. Wurttemberg's Trollinger, Lemberger, and Schwarzriesling on full display.
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Photo: Busenur Demirkan11–21 Sept 2026🇩🇪Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt
Bad Dürkheim, Germany
The world's largest wine festival, despite its misleading name ('sausage market'). Held annually since 1417, the Wurstmarkt draws over 600,000 visitors to this Pfalz town for nine days of wine drinking from the giant Dürkheimer Fass (world's largest wine barrel) and dozens of wine stands. Pure German Gemütlichkeit.
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Photo: Rachel Claire11–13 Sept 2026🇷🇴Transylvania Wine Festival
Sighișoara, Romania
Held in the medieval citadel of Sighișoara, this festival showcases wines from the Târnave, Lechința, and Alba Iulia sub-regions of Transylvania. Over 40 local producers pour indigenous varieties like Fetească Albă and Fetească Regală alongside artisan foods. The UNESCO World Heritage setting makes it one of Romania's most atmospheric wine events.
Festival detailsPhoto: Rachel Claire11–27 Sept 2026🇨🇦Niagara Grape & Wine Festival
St. Catharines, Canada
Ontario's largest wine festival has been running since 1952, featuring a Grande Parade through downtown St. Catharines, 100+ events at wineries across the region, and the Discovery Pass for self-guided wine touring. The September timing coincides with the main harvest, making it ideal for vineyard visits.
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Photo: Evi Rodemann11–13 Sept 2026🇩🇪Freyburg Winzerfest 2026
Freyburg, Germany
The harvest festival in Freyburg, the wine capital of Saale-Unstrut. Traditional wine pressing, vineyard walks above the Unstrut Valley, and cellar tastings.
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Photo: Kym WilsonWTG 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
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Photo: Carl-Emil JørgensenWTG 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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Photo: KWTG 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
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Photo: Regina TommasiWTG Pick🇮🇹Gravner
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
“The birthplace of the modern orange wine movement — Gravner's qvevri cellar in a Slovenian border village is wine's most important pilgrimage.”
Ribolla GiallaOrange Wine
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Photo: Czapp ÁrpádEditor's Pick5 Days in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
💑 Couple5 days€2,850 totalMid-Range
Cycling through Pomerol's quiet vineyard lanes
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Photo: Helena Jankovičová KováčováEditor's Pick3 Days in Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
👥 Friends3 days€1,680 totalMid-Range
Vespa ride through Chianti — pure freedom
By Marco, Elena, Luca & GiuliaRead report →
Photo: Gotta Be Worth ItEditor's PickA Week in the Douro
Douro Valley, Portugal
💑 Couple7 days€1,450 totalBudget
The Douro line train — worth the trip to Portugal alone
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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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