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Vineyards are referred to as a plantation of grapevines that are typically for producing grapes which can be used in winemaking. Take a look at the top 10 vineyards in the world, according to the World’s Best Vineyards.
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1. Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina This vineyard was founded in 1902 by Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant.
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2. Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Rioja, Spain This is where Rioja wines were bottled for the first time and it was founded in 1858.
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3. VIK, Cachapoal Valley, Chile This gorgeous vineyard is spread over a massive area of 4,300 hectares in Chile's Millahue Valley.
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4. Creation, Walker Bay, South Africa The first harvest in the vineyard took place here in the year 2006!
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5. Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Bordeaux, France While the history of this vineyard dates back to the 14th ce, it's the last 30 years that have made a lasting impression.
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6. Bodega Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay A relatively newer name on the list, it opened in 2016 but has already been spearheading the Uruguayan wine scene.
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7. Montes, Colchagua Valley, Chile Famed for making Chilean wines, it is now sold in more than 100 countries and is regarded as the pioneer of this wine.
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8. Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany This vineyard in Germany has more than 1,200 years of recorded winemaking history!
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9. Bodegas Salentein, Uco Valley, Argentina This is a source of modern-day South American icon wines and is a true landmark of Mendoza’s Uco Valley!
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10. El Enemigo Wines, Mendoza, Argentina This vineyard is the passion project of two Argentinian friends.
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So, would you want to visit any of these vineyards?
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