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Upcoming Wine Festivals
From harvest celebrations to world-class tastings — plan ahead.
26–29 Jun 2026🇩🇪
Zeller Schwarze Katz Festival 2026
Zell, Germany
The Black Cat wine festival in Zell on the Mosel. Celebrates the town's famous Schwarze Katz Riesling with tastings, parades, and the cat-themed Weinfest tradition.
Festival details26–28 Jun 2026🇩🇪
Dresden Elbhangfest 2026
Dresden, Germany
A cultural wine festival along the Elbe hillside vineyards of Dresden. Sachsen's rare Goldriesling and Muller-Thurgau served in gardens and terraces above the river.
Festival details29 Jun 2026🇪🇸
Batalla del Vino de Haro
Haro, Spain
Thousands of people drench each other in red wine on the hillside of Riscos de Bilibio above Haro each June 29th. This centuries-old celebration honouring San Pedro and San Felices is Spain's messiest wine festival — participants arrive in white and leave dyed purple. A joyous, raucous tradition.
Festival details3–6 Jul 2026🇩🇪
Eltville Sekt Festival 2026
Eltville, Germany
Germany's largest sparkling wine festival on the Rhine promenade in Eltville. Over 30 Sekt producers pour alongside live music and river views.
Festival details3–8 Jul 2026🇩🇪
Freiburg Weinfest 2026
Freiburg, Germany
Freiburg's summer wine festival on the Munsterplatz. Baden producers pour Spatburgunder, Grauburgunder, and Gutedel alongside Black Forest cuisine.
Festival details4 Jul 2026🇩🇪
Traben-Trarbach Mosel Wine Night 2026
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
An evening wine festival along the Mosel riverbank in Traben-Trarbach. Local producers pour wines in the illuminated Art Nouveau town while boats cruise the river.
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Our editors' picks — exceptional estates off the beaten track.
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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
From €10Visit
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
WTG 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
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
Cycling through Pomerol's quiet vineyard lanes
By James & SophieRead report →
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3 Days in Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
👥 Friends3 days€1,680 totalMid-Range
Vespa ride through Chianti — pure freedom
By Marco, Elena, Luca & GiuliaRead report →
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A Week in the Douro
Douro Valley, Portugal
💑 Couple7 days€1,450 totalBudget
The Douro line train — worth the trip to Portugal alone
By Ana & TomasRead report →
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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