The Best Cities in the World for Wine Lovers

For wine lovers, a city break can be so much more than sightseeing — it can be a journey through cellars, vineyards and tasting rooms. These cities put some of the world's greatest wine regions right on your doorstep.

Old-world icons

Porto is the home of port wine, its riverside cellars offering tastings with a view, while Bordeaux sits at the heart of the world's most famous wine region. Florence is the gateway to Tuscany and Chianti.

City and vineyard

Cape Town pairs a stunning setting with the historic Cape Winelands just 45 minutes away, and Santiago in Chile is ringed by acclaimed valleys producing world-class reds.

Wine woven into life

Vienna is the only world capital with significant vineyards inside the city limits, and Mendoza-bound travellers use Buenos Aires as their gateway to Malbec country. Sip slowly, buy a bottle to take home, and let the local wine tell you the story of the land.