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Wine is an alcoholic drink commonly made from fermented grapes. Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol and carbon dioxide. Wine has been produced for over a thousand years. Wine has long played role in religion as well. At present, there are about 60 wineries in India. Below are the top 5 vineyards in India most known for their wine offerings.

 

1. Sula Vineyards - Nashik

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Also known as the WINE CAPITAL of India was founded in the year 1999.  It is Nashik’s first winery which is spread over 1800 acres of land making it the largest ‘Vineyard’ in India. Everything at Sula is environment-friendly. People would want to explore wine tasting sessions, winery tours, gourmet dining options, and discover new wines. Places like The Tasting Room, Little Italy (which serves Italian cuisine using organic ingredients), and Rasa (which serves mouth-watering Indian cuisine) are a must-visit. It is distanced nearly 180kms from Mumbai. One can get to Sula by train, car, taxi, or bus. If one opts to travel by road can halt in between at HOURLYROOMS for quick freshen-ups. You can book rooms on an hourly basis and can carry on the journey. ‘Sulafest’ is a music festival that is held in the month of February. Though Sula vineyards are beautiful throughout the year, the best possible time to visit would be from January to March which is the grape season. During these months, people can see them grow which might be of interest to some.  Sula vineyards are highly recommended for wine enthusiasts.

 

2. Fratelli Vineyards (Akluj) - Solapur

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Fratelli means “brothers” in Italian. The vineyard was started by three fellow people from Delhi, Maharashtra, and Italy. The vineyard is located in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. The journey from Mumbai to Akluj is somewhere around six hours. Six hours journey could be exhausting for some people, so introducing HOURLYROOMS where you can book hotel rooms on an hourly basis for quick freshen-ups. The specialty of this vineyard is that wines are made by Italian winemakers. Fratelli Sangiovese Bianco is a white wine made from red grapes which apparently only 2 other wineries do in the world. It has a structure that comes from a red but is still light and crisp. A package is provided which includes lunch, a guided tour, and leisure. The vineyard is expanded over 240 acres of land.

 

3. Nandi Valley Vineyards - Bangalore

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Situated closer to Bangalore is a winery for people who love adventure. It is well set up for its wine tourism. It is best known for its kinvah range of wines. The wines are made under the supervision of Italian winemakers. A wide range of activities is available in which you can indulge. One might even consider joining their wine educational classes in which they teach the basics of winemaking. The winery is more into wine tourism and wine tasting. Overall it is good for a one-day experience and who wants to get a gist about wine. Reservations are to be made prior to stay.

 

4. Chandon - Dindori, Nashik

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Founded in the year 2014. Chandon India Winery is in Dindori, Nashik. The place is the hub of sparkling wine. There are different types of sparkling wine. It is a perfect location to host events and private gatherings as the winery is exquisite. Though there are no restaurants or food stalls they offer wine tasting on appointments. Rose is a highly recommended wine for oenophiles. Visitors can walk through the winery and explore new wines. The vineyard covers 21 acres of land near Nashik. The winery has space for tasting wine and a courtyard for visitors.

 

5. Grover Zampa Vineyards - Bangalore

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It is one of the oldest wineries sited near Bangalore in Karnataka. The owner of the winery used to visit France often for work. He was so intrigued that he left his job in the space and procurement industry and started his own winery. Grover Zampa started in the year 1988. It was the first-ever vineyard and wine production company in India to produce and grow tempranillo grapes. They are one of the largest wine exporters in India. They export wines to countries like Australia, the United States of America (USA), and Japan. Zampa Soiree Brut and Vijay Amritraj  Reserve Collection White are popular wines of Grover Zampa. They focus on producing premium wine. There are two slot timings for wine tourism one at 10:30 am and the other at 1:30 pm. Wine tastings are available and tourists can explore the essence of the courtyard.

 

 

Vineyards are not only for frequent consumers of alcohol but also for people who need a getaway from daily hectic life. Visitors from all over India who love to explore new wines can visit vineyards from the list above. Daily events taking place might be of interest to some. If traveling far away is an issue you can take a short break by booking rooms on an hourly basis on HOURLYROOMS. It can be used for short naps, quick freshen-ups, and rest before hitting the trail.