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Best of Wine Tourism 2026: the nominees have been announced
The Best of Wine Tourism award is part of the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) international network, of which Lausanne has been a member since 2018. This network brings together world-renowned wine regions such as Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Mendoza and Porto. Unique in its kind, it connects both the ‘old’ and “new” worlds of wine.
Each year, the ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ award honours exceptional projects in seven categories: architecture and landscape, art and culture, discovery and innovation, environment, gastronomy and hospitality, service and organisation, and craftsmanship. The awards are given to companies that stand out for their creativity, hospitality and sustainable ideas.
National winners automatically qualify for the Global Best Of Wine Tourism competition, with the awards ceremony taking place in the autumn during the GWC's general assembly.
The nominees for the 2026 Regional Best Of Wine Tourism competition are:
1. A la table du vigneron, Lavaux (VD)
In summer, a winegrower invites his guests to an evening in the heart of Lavaux. The event begins with a tour of the vineyards and a presentation of the terroir over a glass of Chasselas, followed by a four-course local menu accompanied by carefully selected wines.
2. Bike and Discovery Monte San Giorgio, Balerna (TI)
This electric bike tour crosses the Mendrisiotto region and includes a trip on Switzerland's oldest funicular railway to Monte San Giorgio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The programme includes panoramic views of Lake Lugano, a game of pétanque, lunch in a grotto and a tasting of local wines.
3. Bon'Boc – Culture & Terroir, Saint-Prex (VD)
In the idyllic setting of Bon Boccard, ‘Bon'Boc’ combines culture and wine. Open-air comedy shows, regional dishes and fine wines create a lively mix of humour, gastronomy and wine.
4. Cave Corbassière ‘La Guérite 1814’, Saillon (VS)
In the heart of the vineyards near Saillon, La Guérite 1814 invites you to lunch in a winegrower's hut. In a relaxed atmosphere, chef Pierre Crepaud offers his cuisine accompanied by wines selected from the Corbassière cellar.
5. Create your own Dôle des Monts – Maison Gilliard, Sion (VS)
In Sion, wine lovers become winemakers: under the guidance of renowned experts, they blend their own ‘Dôle des Monts’ in a historic cellar – the famous traditional Valais blend.
6. Burkhart Winery, Weinfelden (TG)
In the Thurgau wine-growing region above Weinfelden, the Burkhart Winery offers magnificent views and invites visitors to enjoy interactive tours, tastings and events. It offers workshops in the vineyard and wine courses, among other things.
7. Escape Life – Da Vinci Vinum, Sion (VS)
In Sion, a ‘Wine Escape Game’ awaits visitors: they are transported back to the 16th century, solve puzzles in exclusive historical locations and combine culture, suspense and regional wines.
8. Herrschaftlich. Geniessen & Schlafen, Maienfeld (GR)
In the Graubünden seigniory, elegant, scattered accommodation combines moments of pleasure and wine: guests spend the night in charming locations, enjoy regional cuisine, discover the local culture and can buy their favourite wines at the 247 wine shop.
9. Art & wine in Iselisberg, Uesslingen and Iselisberg (TG)
On the southern slope of the Iselisberg in the canton of Thurgau, this combination brings together art and wine. A trail allows visitors to discover 24 sculptures by renowned artists as well as vineyards, restaurants and farms offering their products.
10. The Equi Wine Tour, ‘Au pas, au trot, au goulot!’ (At a walk, a trot, a sip!), Geneva (GE)
In winter, a horse-drawn carriage offers a convivial experience with regional wines in the heart of Geneva. In summer, the tour takes you through the surrounding vineyards, with tastings and insights into the terroir.
11. Mont d'Or Flash Tag Game, Sion (VS)
An interactive outdoor game in the vineyard: equipped with tablets, teams solve puzzles and discover the wines of Mont d'Or in Sion. Action and wine tasting combine for an original group experience.
12. OenoSnack, Lavaux (VD)
In Epesses, in the heart of Lavaux, Gaillard Vins offers the ‘OenoSnack’: light dishes made with regional products accompanied by wines that pair well with them. Ideal for a simple and convivial tasting.
13. Tavolata-Fondue in the vineyard at dusk!, Yens (VD)
An atmospheric evening in the vineyards of Morges: at sunset, guests enjoy a traditional cheese fondue around a long table, accompanied by local wines. A magical experience in the vineyards.
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