See under Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
The international network of ten major cities in the northern and southern hemispheres was founded in 1999 on the initiative of the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce. The aim is to promote travel, education and business contacts between renowned wine metropolises through the exchange of information, knowledge and experience. In addition, the aim is to work together on their own exclusivity and to enhance their own wine-cultural identity.
Food and wine routes are developed by tour operators from each city to make travelling between the regions easier. Specialised conferences are held in parallel with the annual general meetings. The...
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