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    Moselle Valley

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    White wines known for their balance between acidity and sweetness

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    The Moselle Valley is a renowned wine region in Germany, famous for its steep, vineyard-covered slopes, picturesque villages, and the production of high-quality wines, primarily Riesling. It's an ideal destination for exploring wine culture and enjoying spectacular scenery.

    • Largest wine-growing area on a slope

    • Fresh and floral wines

    • Germany's oldest wine region

    • Wines with great minerality and lively acidity

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    Porto

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    Offers Port wine tasting tours

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    Porto is famous for its Port wine, a sweet fortified wine. Visitors can explore the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia and enjoy wine tastings overlooking the Douro River.

    • Experience Douro Valley vintages

    • Sample wine with winemakers

    • Dine on traditional Portuguese cuisine

    • Explore rich wine culture

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    Douro Valley

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    Wines considered among the best in Portugal

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    The Douro Valley is a world-renowned wine region, famous for its terraced vineyards and production of Port wine. It offers a rich heritage for wine lovers, with numerous wineries and scenic landscapes.

    • Worldwide popularity of its wines

    • Unique terroir with history

    • World-renowned Port wine

    • Most important wine-producing Denomination of Origin

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    Wachau

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    Superior quality white wines

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    The Wachau Valley is a world-renowned wine region in Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its high-quality white wines, such as Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, and offers stunning scenery and a rich winemaking history.

    • Known for its full-bodied, spicy Grüner Veltliner

    • Riesling rico

    • Exceptional and complex microbiome

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    Rías Baixas

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    Wine with a clean and fine aroma

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    The Rías Baixas Designation of Origin is famous for its Albariño white wines, offering stunning wine-growing landscapes and a rich tradition in the production of high-quality wines.

    • Primary aromas, floral and fruity

    • Balanced acidity

    • Fresh and balanced flavor

    • Smooth Atlantic wines

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    Dürnstein

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    Aromatic wine characterized by elegance

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    Dürnstein is a picturesque wine town located in the heart of the Wachau Valley, renowned for its exceptional wines, especially Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Its historic charm and stunning vineyard views make it an ideal destination for wine lovers.

    • Moderate alcohol level and well-balanced acidity

    • Wines with an authentic character of origin

    • A full-bodied, fruity, round, stimulating and spicy wine

    • Typical minerality of the Wachau terroir

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    Tuscany, Italy

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    Iconic wine region

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    Tuscany is famous for its rolling hills and world-class wines like Chianti. Visitors can enjoy vineyard tours, wine tastings, and visits to historic wineries.

    • Famous for rolling hills

    • Features medieval villages

    • Vineyards producing celebrated wines

    • Offers wine tours from Florence

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    Bordeaux

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    Revered name in wine

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    Bordeaux is world-renowned for its high-quality red wines and prestigious châteaux. It offers a complete wine tourism experience with visits to historic wineries and wine tastings.

    • Legacy, elegance, and richness

    • Bespoke small group and private wine tasting tours

    • Offers French lifestyle experience

    • Amazing tour guides available

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    Rioja

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    Known for serious winemaking

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    La Rioja is a renowned Spanish wine region, known for its red and white wines. It offers guided winery tours, day trips, and the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process.

    • Features wine museums

    • Best known for red wines with dark berry aromas and spice

    • Offers authentic wine tours curated by locals

    • Has over 500 wineries, including boutique vineyards

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    Champagne

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    Scenic landscapes

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    The Champagne region is known for its namesake sparkling wine. It offers tours of cellars where Champagne is produced, tastings, and the opportunity to learn about the traditional production method.

    • Historic cellars

    • Vibrant region atmosphere

    • Customizable wine tours

    • Tastings available

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    Beaune

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    Extensive vineyards of the Côte de Beaune

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    Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy and a key destination for wine lovers, offering exceptional tastings, historic wineries such as Joseph Drouhin and the famous Hospices de Beaune wine auction.

    • It produces excellent red and white wines

    • In the heart of the Côte de Beaune

    • Main varieties: chardonnay and pinot noir

    • A red wine recognized since the High Middle Ages

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    Reims

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    Famous for its robust and aromatic Pinot Noir

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    Reims is one of the main cities in the Champagne region and is known as the coronation city of the kings of France, giving it great historical and cultural value. It is home to important Champagne houses and offers unique experiences for wine lovers.

    • It houses several wineries

    • It has more Grand Crus than any other region.

    • It produces the best Champagne in the world.

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    Colmar, France

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    Located in the Alsace wine region

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    Colmar, located in the Alsace region, is surrounded by vineyards that produce some of France's most renowned white wines. The city offers numerous wineries and wine routes where visitors can taste and learn about local wine production.

    • It has wineries and vineyards

    • Wine festivals are held from September until the end of October

    • You can enjoy a guided tour along the Wine Route

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    Rhône Valley, France

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    It produces exceptional red and white wines

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    The Rhône Valley is a French wine region renowned worldwide for the diversity and quality of its wines, including reds, whites, and rosés. It offers a complete experience for wine lovers, from winery tours to tastings.

    • White wines made with Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne grapes

    • Red wines made with Syrah grapes

    • Smooth red wines, blends, typically with Garnacha

    • They stand out for their nose of creamy and honeyed aromas of hazelnuts, peach and apricots and floral notes such as iris or narcissus

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    Loire Valley

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    It produces dry, semi-dry, sweet and even fortified white wines

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    The Loire Valley is a renowned wine region in France, known for its diverse wines, including sparkling wines like Crémant and white wines like Vouvray and Sancerre. It offers a complete wine tourism experience with visits to wineries, castles, and vineyards.

    • Grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc

    • Wide range of wines to suit all tastes

    • Harmonious combinations and diverse wines

    • A variety of grapes that become excellent wines

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    Oporto

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    It offers complex flavors with notes of nuts, caramel, and spices.

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    Porto is an iconic European destination for wine lovers, famous for its Port wine and its stunning Douro wine region. The city offers a rich history and culture surrounding wine production and tasting.

    • Aromas range towards nuts and dried fruits or candied fruit

    • Very fruity and complex, highlighting the fine aroma of ripe black fruits, jam and spices

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    New Town of Gaia

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    It preserves the historic cellars of Port wine

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    Vila Nova de Gaia is the heart of Port wine country, home to most of the historic port wine cellars and offering unique wine tastings and experiences. Its proximity to Porto makes it a must-see for wine enthusiasts.

    • Special climate that is crucial for wine production

    • Wineries remain active and open to visitors

    • There are many port wine cellars you can visit.

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    Pinion

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    Intense aroma of red fruits and plum

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    Pinhão is a picturesque town situated in the heart of the Douro wine country, known for its excellent Port wine production. It serves as a gateway to numerous wineries and offers scenic river cruises.

    • Notes of tobacco and black pepper

    • Perfect wines to taste the character of the region

    • Located in the heart of Port wine country

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    Jerez de la Frontera

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    Produces sherry in various specialties

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    Jerez de la Frontera is globally renowned for its production of Sherry wine, a unique fortified wine with a rich history and tradition. Visitors can explore the historic bodegas, participate in tastings, and learn about the sherry-making process, making it a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts.

    • Versatile wines

    • Wines with the traditional solera and criadera system

    • Variety of fine wines, amontillados and palo cortados

    • Wines for all tastes

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    Haro

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    Long history in wine production

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    Haro is a city in La Rioja, Spain, renowned as the wine capital of Rioja. Its rich history, heritage, and high concentration of centuries-old wineries in the Station District make it a prime destination for wine lovers.

    • Well-maintained and elegant wineries

    • Delicious wine

    • A unique space that captures the essence of Rioja

    • It allows you to visit some of the best wine producers in Spain

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    Peñafiel

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    High-quality Ribera del Duero wines

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    Peñafiel is a Spanish municipality and town in the province of Valladolid, known as the birthplace of the Ribera del Duero wine region and home to renowned wineries. It is a key destination for wine tourism, combining wine culture with its rich historical and scenic heritage.

    • Made with passion and tradition

    • Located in the heart of the Golden Mile

    • Views of Peñafiel Castle

    • It is part of the Ribera del Duero Wine Route

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    Cratallops

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    Rugged landscapes

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    Gratallops is a Spanish municipality in the Priorat region, known for its high-quality wines and its Qualified Designation of Origin (D.O.Ca.). It is an ideal destination for wine lovers seeking authentic experiences and exceptional wines.

    • World-class wines

    • Regenerative agriculture

    • Wine tasting

    • Steep vineyards

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    Priory

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    Powerful wines

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    The Priorat DOCa is one of Spain's most prestigious wine regions, renowned worldwide for its powerful and complex red wines made primarily from Garnacha and Cariñena grapes. It offers an exceptional wine tourism experience with renowned wineries and spectacular landscapes.

    • Intense garnet color and fruity aroma

    • Characteristic mineral taste

    • Dense, rich, meaty, and robust flavor

    • Dense red wines

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    Cambados

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    It offers a unique wine tourism experience

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    Cambados is recognized as the birthplace of Albariño and a nerve center for the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin, offering an immersive experience in the culture of Galician wine.

    • Considered the capital of Albariño wine

    • Gathering of 22 Albariño wineries

    • Albariño wine captivates the palates of expert sommeliers

    • Winemaking tradition, especially its Albariño

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    Florence

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    Authentic selection of red wines

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    Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany, is a key city in the Chianti wine region, offering easy access to wineries, rolling hills and vineyards, and expertly led wine tasting experiences.

    • Own vineyards

    • Wine window tradition

    • Variety of popular wineries to visit

    • Sangiovese grapes

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    Brunello di Montalcino

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    Intense color

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    Brunello di Montalcino is a world-renowned Italian red wine, produced exclusively in the Montalcino region of Tuscany. It is known for its intensity, complexity, and aging potential, making it a must-try for wine lovers.

    • Expressive nose with aromas of cherries, herbs, flowers and juniper

    • Mature tannins

    • Balanced acidity

    • Large structure

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    Langhe

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    High-quality Italian red wine produced organically

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    The Langhe region in Piedmont is the heart of Italian wine production, producing high-quality wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Its landscapes, combined with its rich winemaking tradition, make it a prime destination for wine enthusiasts.

    • Home to some of Italy's most iconic grape varieties

    • The wineries are mostly family-owned and cultivate century-old vineyards

    • Open and accessible wine

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    Valpolicella

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    Freshness and lightness

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    The Valpolicella region, located northwest of Verona, is known for its prestigious red wines, including Amarone della Valpolicella, and offers an immersive experience among vineyards and wineries.

    • Notes of red fruits, such as cherry and strawberry

    • Floral and spicy nuances

    • Refined, harmonious, dry and velvety flavor

    • Characteristic ruby red color

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    Bernkastel-Kues

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    White wines made with Riesling grapes

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    Bernkastel-Kues is a prominent destination in the Moselle Valley, known for its extensive vineyards, especially those of the Riesling grape, and its lively wine bars. It offers an authentic experience for wine lovers with historic wineries and tastings.

    • Famous for its exquisite Riesling wines

    • Unique terroir

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    Tokaj

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    Intense sweetness

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    The Tokaj region of Hungary is world-renowned for its wines, especially Tokaji, known as the 'king of wines'. Its history, the 'noble rot' winemaking technique, and its complexity make it an essential destination for wine lovers.

    • Complex flavors

    • Refreshing acidity

    • Aging capacity

    • Exquisiteness and complexity

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