9 Best Vineyards in the World 2023

Jul 26, 2023, 08:04 IST

Trisha Pathak

Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina

The pyramid-shaped winery, inspired by Mayan Temples, is an attraction in itself. Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant, founded the vineyard in 1902.

Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Rioja, Spain

The vineyard, founded in 1858, is the birthplace of Rioja wines. It also introduced white wine to the nearby province of Rueda in the 1970s.

VIK, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

VIK is one of the world's most unique wineries. It has a visionary blend of wine, architecture, landscape and luxury.

Creation, Walker Bay, South Africa

In 2002, Swiss winemaker JC Martin and his wife Carolyn built an estate, highlighting its bounteous surroundings. Since their first product in 2006, they have turned Creation into an unmissable destination.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Bordeaux, France

The history of the vineyard dates back to the 14th century. Former French Olympic skier Daniel Cathiard and his wife Florence bought the place in 1990 and transformed the quintessential winery into a luxury destination.

Bodega Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay

The winery opened in 2016, but it has already spearheaded the Uruguayan wine scene. It has some of the world's oldest granitic soils, and a vibrant biodiversity, including untouched native forests and palm trees.

Montes, Colchagua Valley, Chile

The winery opened in 2004 and features gravitational technology, a sustainable climate, and a feng shui design. It is the pioneer of high-end Chilean wine sold in more than 100 countries.

Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany

The winery is a beacon for travelling oenophiles. It offers a guided tour of the 18th-century palace with an evening of fresco jazz and classical concert.

Bodegas Salentein, Uco Valley, Argentina

José Galante, the father of modern winemaking in Argentina, runs the vineyard. The four wings of the winery converge on an amphitheatre-style chamber inspired by ancient classical temples.

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