Wine tourism has a lengthy history that very few people are familiar with. However, over the past few years, the industry of wine tourism has soared significantly and the reason is that traveling has never been cheaper and easier.

Now try to imagine yourself walking through the vineyards, sipping on delicious wine and enjoying the sun setting behind the mountains. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy the surreal beauty of vineyards all across the globe?

Every wine lover should try to afford such a vacation at least once in their lifetime. And there is no better time to do so than right now.

Drink the wine of the Gods

Greece has an exceptionally long history of wine production, but unlike the Italian regions, Greek regions have stayed away from the eye of the public – until now. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, Greece boasts a number of mountain ranges, plains and over 2,000 islands, which altogether provide a diverse climate perfect for the production of various wine types.

It has four primary climatic zones, Northern Greece, the Aegean Islands, Central Greece and Southern Greece, all of which offer their own unique wines, so make sure you choose the right one for you or take a longer vacation to visit all of them. Our top pick would be the island of Crete, famous for its dry white wine fused with fruity tastes such as pear, melon and apple.

Flourishing wine scene

Although Serbia is not that present on the international wine scene, the wines it produces rival the French Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The country has been producing wine for over millennia and is once again slowly increasing in popularity due to the quality and distinction of its wine.

The best time to explore Serbian vineyards is right before the harvest season which starts in July. In 2010, the country started holding an international wine fair at the Belgrade Fair, so make sure you visit it if you get a chance.

The next Napa Valley

For centuries, India has been predominantly famous for its exotic spices and wine wasn’t produced at all. However, the country was introduced to wine in 1988 when Grover Vineyards opened and began with mass production. Today, there are many wineries scattered across India, all of which have their own unique blend of tastes.

The most interesting part of India is the state of Maharashtra, widely considered the Wine Capital of India. The finest wineries are located there and have become so popular that the winding road between them was aptly named Wine Road. So, if you are interested in the next Napa Valley, you definitely need to visit Maharashtra.

The best wine down under

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Wine production in Australia began in the 18th century when travelers brought grape vines from Africa. It didn’t take long before wide-scale wine production and export began. Nowadays, Australia ranks among the top 5 wine-exporting countries and is most famous for making outstanding Shiraz.

And if you are looking for a natural wine selection, there are over many wineries located all over Australia that use different grape varieties to produce some of the finest natural wines in the world. If you never had an excuse to visit the land down under, now you do.

Enjoy the tradition of Italy

Wine has been an important part of Italian culture for over millennia, and thanks to a number of microclimates it remains one of the most popular wine tour destinations in the world. There are five regions you should consider visiting – Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Sicily, all of which have an outstanding wine selection.

The country’s most visited region is Tuscany, home to idyllic sceneries and rolling hills of vineyards. If you never had an opportunity to go on a wine tour, you should start with Tuscany. Our suggestion is to pick a region, and do as much exploration as you can, and whichever you choose, you won’t make a wrong decision.

All of these countries have unique climates and micro-climates that enable the production of exquisite wines and offer wine tours through some of the most beautiful regions on the planet. If you truly are a wine lover, then you should definitely add these destinations to your wish list.