Business Tourism Class under Prof. Penn Larena Wine Tourism

1. Top 10 Wine Tourism in the
World

2. 1. Tuscany, Italy

3. Tuscany, Italy – Tuscany is perhaps
the most famous wine region in the
world and a major destination for
wine road trips. Tuscany is located
along the coast in central Italy. The
capital of the region is Florence,
which is often the starting point of
any wine trip to the area.

4. Another notable city is Siena (a
beautiful medieval city with a
famous city square). The area is
known mostly for red wines, such
as Chianti (from Chianti region),
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
and more.

5. 2. California: (Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and more),
United States

6. Napa Valley has long been the most
popular wine tasting region in the
United States, drawing more than 4
million visitors each year. The
region’s world-class wines garner
international praise, and most of its
more than 450 wineries are open for
tastings. The region produces a
variety of wines including Cabernet

7. Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel,
Chardonnay, and Sauvignon
Blanc. You’ll also find charming
towns, superb restaurants, hotels,
spas, wine tours, and plenty of
outdoor activities.

8. Next to Napa Valley is Sonoma, the
second most popular region in the
United States, producing a bounty of
similar grapes that are grown in
Napa. Like Napa, you’ll find
hundreds of wineries open for
tastings, and quaint little towns with
wine bars, restaurants, and boutique
hotels.

9. 3. Loire Valley, France

10. Loire Valley, France -
situated along the Loire River,
this wine region in France
produces mainly white wines.
The first to plant vineyards in
the Loire valley were the
Romans in the 1st century AD.

11. 4. Mendoza, Argentina

12. Mendoza, Argentina wine
region produces almost two-
thirds of the entire wine
production of Argentina. The
area is located in the eastern
foothills of the Andes
mountain range.

13. 5. Duero River Valley, Spain and Portugal

14. Duero River Valley, Spain and
Portugal – Spain is the third
largest wine producing country in
the world. It has several very
different wine regions and the
Duero River region (or Ribera del
Duero) is one of them. The Duero
river flows from Spain to Portugal,
and the area around it is known for

15. its grapes. The area produces both
excellent red and white wines and
is the home for the famous Vega
Sicilia winery. The famous
Portuguese Port wine is produced
exclusively from grapes from the
Duero valley, and many Port
wineries can be found in the city of
Porto, where the river reaches

16. the ocean. A trip to the Portuguese
Duero valley is recommended,
either by car or with a cruise
through the river itself, starting at
Porto.

17. 6. Central Otago Wine Region, New Zealand

18. Central Otago Wine Region, New
Zealand – The world’s southernmost
wine producing region is located in
New Zealand. The major city in the
area is the beautiful Queenstown, one
of New Zealand most beautiful towns
and one of its best attractions. About
70% of all the planting in the region is
Pinot noir.

19. 7. Constantia Valley, South Africa

20. Constantia Valley, South Africa –
Constantia is e located at the foot of
Constantiaberg mountain and just a few
minutes drive from the city of Cape
Town. The area is one of the oldest
suburbs of Cape Town and is world
famous for its wines. Many of the
tourists that arrive to Cape Town don’t
miss the opportunity to visit the largest
wine region in South Africa.

21. 8. Barossa Valley, Australia

22. Barossa Valley, Australia –
Located in South Australia,
this is one of the oldest wine
regions in Australia. It was
founded by German settlers
in the mid 19th century.

23. 9. Chilean Wine Country, Chile

24. Chilean Wine Country, Chile –
Chile is geographically long and
narrow and located at the western
side of the Andes mountain range.
The climate of the country is
dominated by the Andes to the east
and the pacific ocean to the west. The
Chilean wine country is divided into
several regions which each has

25. a different climate conditions. You
can start your road trip from the hot
north to the colder south, or the other
way around. If you choose to visit
Mendoza wine region in Argentina,
you should consider crossing to the
other side of the Andes and check out
the Chilean wines.

26. 10. Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States

27. Willamette Valley, Oregon, United
States – The Willamette valley in the
state of Oregon is broad and flat, and
surrounded by mountain ranges to the
east, west and south. The climate in
this fertile valley is cooler than the
neighboring California, making this
area home to some of the best and
most expensive Pinot noir in the world.

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