Top 5 Vineyards of India for Stellar Wine-Tasting Sessions

The days when wine connoisseurs in India would travel to California, Tuscany, or France to go wine-tasting are behind us. Over the past few years, southern India has seen several top-notch wineries come up. The industry's rise in the region has been so impressive that it is possible to cover several vineyards throughout one trip. For instance, when you book Goa flight tickets, just draw up a list of the wineries you want to explore. Here are five of the best in the country right now for a wine-tasting session.

Four Seasons, Baramati

Designed in the style of a French chateau with a sprawling vineyard, Four Seasons offers wines made from grapes cultivated all over the Sahyadris. Not just structured wine tasting sessions with exquisite wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz Red, but imaginative, curated pairings with food await you here. The ideal destination for a luxury vacay for some fine tipple sampling on offer, the winery stretches for over 50 acres. If you’ve booked your New Delhi to Goa flight and wouldn’t mind a calming weekend for good measure, Four Seasons is just a day trip away.

Sula Vineyards, Nashik

The folks at Sula practically pioneered the production of wine all over Maharashtra. Remember to book your Mumbai to Goa flight tickets during the time of the estate’s famous annual extravaganza, Sulafest. In addition to their superb wine tours, the winery also offers decadent stays in their popular Sky Villas. Oenophiles will be spoilt for choice here, with both estate-produced artisanal wines and the best of the international curations available for tasting here.

Fratelli Vineyards, Pune

Another scenic winery in Akluj, about a three-hour drive away from Pune, Fratelli Vineyards has redefined wine tourism in the region. The lush, sprawling estate offers great wine-tasting sessions in its vintage cellars, sampling of delicious Maharashtrian cuisine, and cycling tours, for a well-rounded holiday. Fratelli is also known for its artisanal cheeses crafted exclusively for the estate. Those booking their flight tickets for Goa for a honeymoon or a special getaway with a loved one, take note: nothing’s more romantic than a weekend at a vineyard.

Soma Vine Village, Nashik

Many like to compare Nashik’s winemaking landscape to that of Tuscany, and the exceedingly scenic vineyard of the Soma Vine Village is ample proof. Tastings and tours go on throughout the week, and guests go back for their exquisite pool villas and entertainment options like grape stomping. The estate has quite a few interesting accommodation options on offer, including a ‘Barrel House’, but one must remember to book in advance along with your Mumbai to Goa flight tickets.

KRSMA Winery, Hampi

This awarded vineyard located close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site offers sumptuous single varietals that are definitive of the Indian terroir and the local dry weather. While here, you can sample the best of international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and others. KRSMA started their first winery in Goa, and it’s worth booking your flight tickets to visit their lush vineyard in Hampi.