Having visited the vineyard that was the winner of this award from 2022 – Antinori nel Chianti Classico in Tuscany in September, I was keen to see who would win the gong for 2024. Organised by William Reed – the global ‘shows and awards’ production company, you can find out more about the voting process, the full list of the “World’s Best Vineyards 2024” and past winners at www.worldsbestvineyards.com.
The 2024 award went to Marqués de Riscal, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. The Marqués de Riscal City of Wine is renowned for its Instagram-friendly photogenic hotel, which was designed by architect Frank Gehry. The vineyards were established in 1858, planted with Tempranillo and Graciano as the main grape varieties. The best rows are used to produce the flagship Barón de Chirel Reserva.
VIK claimed the runner-up spot for its vineyard, which is part of a 4,300ha nature reserve in the Millahue Valley, Chile. The final place on the podium was awarded to Creation in Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa.
Here are the top 25 from the list – nothing from New Zealand, but some absolute crackers…
- Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal (Spain)
- VIK (Chile)
- Creation (South Africa)
- Bodegas Ysios (Spain)
- Schloss Johannisberg (Germany)
- Maison Ruinart (France)
- Château Smith Haut Lafitte (France)
- Abadía Retuerta (Spain)
- Weingut Dr. Loosen (Germany)
- 10. Finca Victoria – Durigutti Family Winemakers (Argentina)
- Bodega Garzón (Uruguay)
- Champagne Bollinger (France)
- Château d’Yquem (France)
- 13. Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Italy)
- Quinta do Crasto (Portugal)
- Robert Mondavi Winery (USA)
- Montes (Chile)
- Bodegas Salentein (Argentina)
- Viu Manent (Chile)
- Ceretto (Italy)
- Château Pape Clément (France)
- Castello Banfi (Italy)
- Bodegas Muga (Spain)
- Jordan Vineyard & Winery (USA)
- Tenuta Castelbuono, Tenute Lunelli (Italy)
