South American producers were also featured in the awards, with five Chileans, four Argentines and one Uruguayan in the top 50
The World’s Best Vineyards 2022 award elected the Italian Antinori nel Chianti Classico as the best winery in the world, out of a list of fifty establishments. The announcement was made on October 26th. The ranking was prepared by more than 500 judges (wine experts, sommeliers and tourism journalists of different nationalities), who took into account not only the quality of the company’s labels, but the entire work: the tours, the infrastructure, gastronomy, tasting, location, view: all this contributes to the visitor experience.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico stands out for many of these aspects. The Antinori family began producing wines in 1385 and, after 26 generations, owns nine properties scattered between Tuscany and Umbria. The one who won the award is inside San Casciano in Val di Pesain the middle of the beautiful Tuscan countryside Chiantiand since it was inaugurated in 2012, it is considered an example of innovation and sustainability.
First of all because it was built entirely with local materials. Secondly, because its canteen was designed to naturally guarantee the right temperature for storing wines. And, thirdly, for its visionary architecture, whose organic forms cause the building to mix and almost disappear among the hills of the region. At the same time, its large terrace allows you to contemplate the plantations of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera and Mammolo grapes.
Designed from the ground up to welcome visitors, the Antinori in the Chianti Classico organizes tours that present the history of the family, explain how a wine is born and promote the tasting of labels. Before or after it is possible to have lunch at the restaurant 1180, where the Tuscan classics are revisited. Both visits and meals must be booked in advance.
The best vineyards in the world
or The best vineyards in the world was created by the same creators of the The 50 best restaurants in the world , considered the “Oscar” of gastronomy. In its first three editions, the list considered the Zuccardi Valle de Uco winery in Mendoza to be the best in the world. South America may not have taken the top spot in 2022, but it has established itself as the second best wine tourism region after Europe, with 10 wineries in the top 50 – five from Chile four of Argentina is one of Uruguay .
or Chile he also reached the podium with Montes, in 3rd place. located in Colchagua Valley, the cellar was built following the principles of Feng Shui, so that the good energies were channeled into the production of wine. It also houses the restaurant Fires of Paltaled by famous chef Francis Mallmann, and organizes trekking in the region.
Chilean is also worth mentioning VIK , in 4th place. In addition to the winery itself, it has a hotel with glass rooms, a spa with wine-based treatments, and three restaurants that emphasize organic cuisine. All this in the remote landscape of the Cachapoal Valleywhich combines and at the same time contrasts with the metallic and corrugated roof of the building.
The Spanish Bodega de Los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, a Rioja, occupies the second position in the world rankings. The iconic building was designed by Frank Gehry, head of the Museo de Bilbao, and manages to be intriguing both inside and out: there are sloping walls, zigzag windows and lots of color. Inside there is a hotel and also a Michelin-starred restaurant, led by chef Francis Paniego. The vineyards can be explored on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
Check out the top 50 below:
1. Antinori in Chianti Classico (Italy)
2. Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal (Spain)
3. Montes (Chile)
4. VIK (Chile)
5. Johannisberg Castle (Germany)
6. González Byass – Bodegas Tio Pepe (Spain)
7. Robert Mondavi Winery (United States)
8. Quinta do Crasto (Portugal)
9. Catena Zapata (Argentina)
10. Bodega Garzón (Uruguay)
11. Ferrari Trento (Italy)
12. Champagne Billecart-Salmon (France)
13. Château Smith Haut Lafitte (France)
14. Weingut Dr Loosen (Germany)
15. Champagne Taittinger (France)
16. Soalheiro (Portugal)
17. Trapiche (Argentina)
18. Clos Apalta (Chile)
19. Quinta da Aveleda (Portugal)
20. Domäne Wachau (Austria)
21. Wines El Enemigo (Argentina)
22. Château Mouton Rothschild (France)
23. Yquem Castle (France)
24. Opus One Winery (United States)
25. Bodegas Salentein (Argentina)
26. Château Pape Clément (France)
27. Château Pichon Baron (France)
28. Quinta do Infantado (Portugal)
29. Retuerta Abbey (Spain)
30. Viña Casas del Bosque (Chile)
31. Quinta da Pacheca (Portugal)
32. Saw Manent (Chile)
33. Maison Ruinart (France)
34. Pacs del Penedès – Torres family (Spain)
35. Château Haut-Brion (France)
36. Henschke (Australia)
37. Quinta do Bomfim (Portugal)
38. Creation (South Africa)
39. Klein Constantia Winery (South Africa)
40. Argyros Estate (Greece)
41. Craggy Range (New Zealand)
42. Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Portugal)
43. Berne Castle (France)
44. Cantine Vivanco (Spain)
45. Donnafugata (Italy)
46. Jordan Vineyard & Winery (United States)
47. Tokara Winery (South Africa)
48. Quinta do Noval (Portugal)
49. Magill Estate (Australia)
50. Gobelsburg Castle (Austria)
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