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Milano Wine Week names 50 wineries recognised for wine tourism
At the ninth Milano Wine Week in Italy, organisers recognised 50 wineries for their wine tourism offerings.
The awards were part of the first Wine Hospitality awards, which highlighted experiences wineries offer visitors.
The winners were grouped into categories including luxury, food, wellness, outdoor activities, art and culture, and design.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico won Destination of the Year, a special prize.
Wine tourism can bring new income to wineries, including smaller businesses, through sales and visitor experiences.
The event’s president said that selling 10,000 bottles directly at a winery can be worth as much as selling 40,000 through traditional markets.
Milano Wine Week ran through October 25, with events for the public and wine industry professionals.
Milano Wine Week has recognised 50 wineries for their work in wine tourism.
The awards were part of the event’s first Wine Hospitality awards.
The wineries were recognised across categories including luxury, food, wellness, outdoor and nature, and architecture and design.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico won the special Destination of the Year award.
Milano Wine Week president Federico Gordini said wine tourism can bring new revenue to wineries, including smaller businesses.
- Who
- Milano Wine Week recognised 50 wineries.
- What
- The wineries received Wine Hospitality awards for their work in wine tourism.
- When
- The awards took place on Saturday, 17 October. The event ran through 25 October.
- Where
- The awards were part of Milano Wine Week, which involved activities across Milan.
- Why
- The awards recognised wineries distinguished in wine tourism, a growing sector that can bring new revenue to businesses.
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Wine tourism featured in the first edition of the Wine Hospitality awards.
Milano Wine Week ran across the city with activities for the public and industry professionals.
- Wineries recognised
- 50
- Award programme
- First edition of the Wine Hospitality awards
- Special award
- Destination of the Year
- Destination of the Year winner
- Antinori nel Chianti Classico
- Event end date
- 25 October
What people are saying
The main new feature of this edition of Milano Wine Week is Wine Hospitality, with awards for the 50 wineries that stand out in wine tourism.
It is a growing sector that brings new and interesting revenue to businesses, including medium-sized and small ones.
Just think that 10,000 bottles sold at home are worth as much as 40,000 sold on traditional markets.