Winemaking in India dates back around 5,000 years. However, practically every Indian winery has only recently opened up their properties to their consumers. These wineries give people the opportunity to experience how wine is created and also enjoy their favourite wines. The wine tourism sector is primarily appealing to city-based working millennials who are always looking for the most Instagram-able spots. Today, India is home to some of the top vineyards in the world. Every year, thousands of wine aficionados visit these vineyards. They perform various wine tasting steps and sample their favourite wine blends. This helps them learn about the art of winemaking. Consequently, Wine tasting tours are becoming increasingly popular among wine connoisseurs all around the world. So, here are India Chalk’s picks for the best wine tasting holidays in India:

Sula Vineyards:

Sula is one of the most well-known wineries in India. They were the first to produce wine in the Nashik region. Today, it is not only a market leader but also a must-see estate for wine tasting in India! Every year in February, you can attend the well-known Sulafest music festival. Moreover, stay in one of their Sky Villas and indulge in excursions and sampling sessions. Sky Villas start at 27,000 INR per night.

Grover Zampa:

A sprawling estate of 410-acre, this is one of the vineyards in India that is  located in the Nandi Hills near Bengaluru, making it another prolific wine estate and one of India’s oldest for wine tasting in India. It makes excellent Zampa and is particularly proud of its La Reserve. Wine tasting prices start from  850 INR per person on weekdays and 1,000 INR on weekends.

Fratelli Wines:

Fratelli Wines was founded in 2006 by three brothers. The 240-acre estate, located in Maharashtra’s Solapur area, combines the finest of Italian and Indian winemaking traditions. They produce Chardonnays, Sauvignons, and other outstanding wine varieties. Consequently, their wines bring a beautiful blend of cultures too! Day visit packages for wine tasting in India start at 1,500 INR per adult. Whereas, overnight stay packages start at 11,000 INR per couple.

Heritage Grape Winery-Mysore, Karnataka

RV Reddy started Heritage Winery in 2004. It is located 60 kilometres southwest of Bangalore, near the town of Channapatna. The vineyard offers five different wine varietals. Two of these are of Indian origin and three are of French origin. Furthermore, Heritage is famous for their fortified wines made from the Bangalore Blue grape, a Vitis labrusca varietal.

Chateau d’Ori, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh:

Chateau d’Ori, located 22 kilometres from Nashik and synonymous with ‘luxury,’ spans 200 acres. The Chateau d’Ori is home to India’s largest Merlot plantation. It also makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. Furthermore, the best part about these Vineyards is that they are fully environmentally friendly. They do not use pesticides or fertilisers, generate power using windmills, and so on. The overnight stay package includes dinners, wine tasting tourism, and a tour for 6,500 INR.

If learning about winemaking is one of your special interests, wine tasting in India is exactly what you need. The tour will provide you with an overview of Indian vineyards. Moreover, the fun of enjoying wine while learning the process of how it was made will be exhilarating! Planning a wine vacation to India is one of the finest ways to unwind while tasting and learning about fine wines.

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