Silvia Romano The World’s Best Vineyards 2024 list celebrates the top 50 vineyards across the globe, chosen for their wine quality, breathtaking scenery, and commitment to sustainable practices
The 2024 list of the World‘s Best Vineyards has been released, showing the top 50 worldwide vineyards worth a visit if not only for their wine quality but also for scenic and exclusive experiences it offers. This annual ranking identifies something more than the wines: excellence in hospitality, sustainability, and contributors to wine culture all over the world. Here is the complete list.
The world’s top vineyards of 2024
From South America across the ocean to Europe, from the enchanting lands of South Africa to the less familiar wines of Asia, the 2024 selection pays homage to diversities both in expression and style. Long–familiar vineyards have secured their ranking positions, while some new names have taken leaps forward, promising visitors unique and unforgettable experiences.
| Rank | Vineyard | Country | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal | Spagna | Best Vineyard in Europe |
| 2 | VIK | Cile | Best Vineyard in South America |
| 3 | Creation | South Africa | Best Vineyard in Africa |
| 4 | Bodegas Ysios | Spain | Greater Rise |
| 5 | Domäne Schloss Johannisberg | Germany | |
| 6 | Maison Ruinart | France | |
| 7 | Château Smith Haut Lafitte | France | |
| 8 | Abadía Retuerta | Spain | |
| 9 | Weingut Dr. Loosen | Germany | |
| 10 | Finca Victoria – Durigutti Family Winemakers | Argentina | |
| 11 | Bodega Garzón | Uruguay | |
| 12 | Champagne Bollinger | France | |
| 13 | Château d’Yquem | France | |
| 14 | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe | Italy | |
| 15 | Quinta do Crasto | Portugal | |
| 16 | Robert Mondavi Winery | United States | Best Vineyard in North America |
| 17 | Montes | Cile | |
| 18 | Bodegas Salentein | Argentina | |
| 19 | Viu Manent | Cile | |
| 20 | Ceretto | Italy | |
| 21 | Château Pape Clément | Francia | |
| 22 | Castello Banfi | Italia | |
| 23 | Bodegas Muga | Spagna | |
| 24 | Jordan Vineyard & Winery | Stati Uniti | |
| 25 | Tenuta Castelbuono (Tenute Lunelli) | Italy | Best New Entry |
| 26 | Matias Riccitelli | Argentina | |
| 27 | Champagne Billecart-Salmon | France | |
| 28 | Quinta do Bomfim (Symington Family Estates) | Portugal | |
| 29 | El Enemigo Wines | Argentina | |
| 30 | Marqués de Murrieta Estates & Wines | Spain | |
| 31 | Bodegas Vivanco | Spain | |
| 32 | d’Arenberg | Australia | Best Vineyard in Australia |
| 33 | Domäne Wachau | Austria | |
| 34 | González Byass – Bodegas Tio Pepe | Spain | |
| 35 | Château Héritage | Lebanon | Best Vineyard in Asia |
| 36 | Quinta do Noval | Portugal | |
| 37 | Magill Estate (Penfolds) | Australia | |
| 38 | Bodega Bouza | Uruguay | |
| 39 | Bodega DiamAndes | Argentina | |
| 40 | Bodega Colomé | Argentina | |
| 41 | Klein Constantia Winery | South Africa | |
| 42 | M. Chapoutier | France | |
| 43 | Szepsy Winery | Hungary | |
| 44 | Duckhorn Vineyards | United States | |
| 45 | Gramona | Spain | |
| 46 | Chateau Kefraya | Lebanon | |
| 47 | Maison Pommery (Champagne) | France | |
| 48 | 98WINEs | Japan | |
| 49 | Viña Casas del Bosque | Chile | |
| 50 | Gusbourne | England |
Trends in the 2024 Rankings
Indeed, many of them have embraced sustainable practices, and it is apparent now that the future in winemaking belongs to the environmentally conscious. Additionally, many vineyards are showcasing sustainable tourism practices by maintaining organic management of the vineyards, reducing waste, and conserving water, thus protecting the local environment and fostering biodiversity. This impresses not just the wine lover but also responsible travelers in general.
