Calling all oenophiles: Here are the 50 best wineries to visit around the world

The World’s Best Vineyards awards have confirmed the top wineries to add to your must-visit list

Planning your next big trip abroad? If you are looking for fairytale cottages, ancient cellars or Michelin-starred restaurants, you might want to consider this list.

The World’s Best Vineyards awards have announced the top 50 wine tourism destinations around the world.

Aiming for unconventional, top tier wineries, the awards are chosen by an academy of internationally renowned oenophiles — 500 wine experts, sommeliers and travel correspondents.

They choose the best overall experience in tour, tasting, ambiance, wine, food, staff, view, reputation, accessibility and value for money.

This year’s list includes 18 countries across five continents, featuring unique winery experiences like horse-drawn vintage carriage tours, dining amid beautifully restored classic cars and unbeatable gourmet cooking lessons on an open fire.

While it’s no surprise that South American wineries hold the top two spots (Argentina’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco and Bodega Garzón in Uruguay), wineries in India, Bulgaria and Japan are also spotlighted.

Here are the world’s top 50 wineries in 2020:

1. Zuccardi Valle de Uco, Argentina
2. Bodega Garzón, Uruguay
3. Domäne Wachau, Austria
4. Montes, Chile
5. Robert Mondavi Winery, United States
6. Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Spain
7. Château Smith Haut Lafitte, France
8. Quinta do Crasto, Portugal
9. Antinori nel Chianti Classico, Italy
10. VIK Winery, Chile
11. Catena Zapata, Argentina
12. Fürst von Metternich-Winneburg’sche Domäne Schloss Johannisberg, Germany
13. Rippon, New Zealand
14. Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa
15. Weingut Dr. Loosen, Germany
16. Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, United States
17. Craggy Range, New Zealand
18. González Byass – Bodega Tio Pepe, Spain
19. Château Pichon Baron, France
20. Opus One Winery, United States
21. Ceretto, Italy
22. Château Margaux, France
23. Bodegas Salentein, Argentina
24. Penfolds Magill Estate, Australia
25. Henschke, Australia
26. Bodega Bouza, Uruguay
27. Clos Apalta, Chile
28. Champagne Taittinger, France
29. Champagne Billecart-Salmon, France
30. Château Mercian Mariko Winery, Japan
31. Château d’Yquem, France
32. Bodegas RE, Chile
33. Château Mouton Rothschild, France
34. d’Arenberg, Australia
35. Viña Errázuriz, Chile
36. Gaja, Italy
37. Domaine Sigalas SA, Greece
38. Château Oumsiyat, Lebanon
39. Wine Cellar Villa Melnik, Bulgaria
40. Viña Casas del Bosque, Chile
41. Bodegas Vivanco, Spain
42. Familia Torres, Spain
43. Viu Manent, Chile
44. Maison Ruinart, France
45. Domaine Marcel Deiss, France
46. KRSMA Estates, India
47. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, United States
48. Château Heritage, Lebanon
49. Quinta do Noval, Portugal
50. Trapiche, Argentina

Feature image: Bodega Garzón, Uruguay

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