Liz Palmer – International Wine and Spirit News

Mount Etna has long commanded international attention for its dramatic volcanic landscape and distinctive wines. Now, the Sicilian territory is strengthening another dimension of its identity:wine tourism as a strategic driver of destination development. The inaugural Radici Vulcaniche – Between Lava, Vineyards and Great Wines, held in Randazzo on August 29 and 30, 2026, demo...

The MICHELIN Guide has expanded its new Grape distinction to Bordeaux, recognizing 83 estates across some of the region’s most celebrated appellations and awarding its highest Three-Grape distinction to nine châteaux. Following the launch of its first Grape Selection in Burgundy, The MICHELIN Guide has turned its attention to Bordeaux, unveiling its inaugural 2026 selection [...

From McLaren Vale and Barossa to the Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley, South Australia’s 2027 shortlist demonstrates how wine tourism is evolving beyond the cellar door. South Australia continues to strengthen its position on the international wine tourism stage, with 11 wineries and wine tourism businesses shortlisted for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards. […]

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Italy is bringing together two of its great traditions – historic rail travel and wine culture – with new autumn services connecting Milan and Turin to the celebrated wine landscapes of Piedmont. In October and November 2026, Fondazione FS Italiane will operate historic trains from Milan to Alba and Turin to Canelli, providing visitors with […]

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A new partnership between Uber, Frankfurt’s taxi network and leading Rheingau wineries is bringing digitally bookable wine tourism directly to travellers during the 2026 harvest. Wine tourism continues to evolve beyond the traditional tasting-room experience, with transportation, technology and accessibility increasingly becoming part of destination planning. A new initiative...