Vineyards in India - Bringing grape expectations to the table

Wine tasting is growing in India, boosting wine tourism. Thanks to this popular trend, many vineyards in India have wine-tasting lounges and also staying options to provide a rich experience of wine tasting. While Nashik is the crux of wine crafting, there are other regions where you can not only sip on different wine varieties but also immerse in visually pleasing landscapes and activities like grape picking.

1. Sula Vineyards

Sula Vineyards is one of the best and most famous vineyards in India. Started in 1999, the 3,000-acre vineyard has developed into a world-class winery. It produces a large variety of wines like Satori Marlo and Riesling Sico and conducts tours and tastings every hour daily. The winery also hosts the Sulafest Music Festival in February every year. Sula Vineyards has also established the first vineyard resort in India - Beyond by Sula.

Where: Gat 36/2, Govardhan Village, Off, Gangapur-Savargaon Road, Nashik, Maharashtra. 

2. York Winery & Tasting Room

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The York Winery is close to the Sula vineyards and is perfect for serene sunset sips. Spread over 6 acres of land, the winery gives excellent views of hills and lakes. The wine collection has Reserve Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, and Estate Cabernet. The York tasting room overlooks the beautiful and picturesque landscape, offering vineyard tours, restaurants, and tasting and is one of the few chardonnay-producing wineries.

Where: Gat No.15, 2, Gangapur-Savargaon Rd, Gangavarhe, Nashik, Gangavhare, Maharashtra.

3. Nandi Valley Winery

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Nandi Valley Winery is excellently set up for wine tourism. It is a popular weekend hangout spot with a DJ and grape stomping. The wine tour covers the entire process from the wine's history to its bottling. Although the winery produces many wines, it is best known for the Kinvah brand.

Where: Yelahanka, Hobli, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

4. Soma Vineyards

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Soma Vineyards is spread over 100 acres, bordered by Gundamagere Lake and Makali Hills, earning a position of one of the most scenic wineries. The grapes are grown alongside coconut palms and other fruit trees. Because of its beauty, it has become one of the most sought-after wedding venues. The specialities of the vineyard are Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc.

Where: Raju Estate, Sonnenahalli, Karnataka.

5. Chandon

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Is sparkling wine something you are interested in? Then you should head to the Chandon Vineyard which is spread over 21 acres of land. The splendid sparkling Rose wines and Brut are the stars of every wine-tasting experience at the tasting space where you can take winery tours. Although this Vineyard is located in Maharashtra, it is rather near Madhya Pradesh. 

Where: Gate No 652 & 653, Village & Taluka Dindori, Nashik, Maharashtra. 

6. Vallonne Vineyards

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Vallone Vineyards is a boutique winery and is well-known for its French-style wines. It is a quaint getaway that doesn’t require any second thoughts. Chenin Blanc, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and the dessert vine called Vin De Passerillage are what you must taste to get a rich wine-tasting experience. Also, you can complement the booze with the lake-facing Asian restaurant on the property.

Where: Gat no. 504, Kavnai Shivar Near Sanjegaon, Taluka, Igatpuri, Maharashtra.

7. Grover Zampa Vineyards

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Lying in the foothills of Nandi Hills, the 400-acre Grover Zampa Vineyard is a producer of premium wines. It has been crafting award-winning wines for nearly three generations. You can enjoy a guided winery tour, go through the wine-making process, and relish wine tastings. Conclude your visit with a delicious lunch at their restaurant.

Where: Raghunathapur, Doddaballapur Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

8. Fratelli Wines

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A producer of Indian wines, Fratelli Wines is popular nationally and internationally for its red wine – the Fratelli Sette Reserve Red. There is a wine tasting of different wine varieties including white, red, and sparkling wines. The landscape around the vineyard makes it a charming place to spend the weekend.

Where: Solapur, Maharashtra.

9. D'ori Winery

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Known for classic French wine, D'ori Winery, or Chateau d’Ori, is the country’s second-largest vineyard. The beautiful winery is set against a backdrop of lush landscapes, artificial lakes, and the Nheira-Ori hills, something that every wine enthusiast will love. Apart from crafting classic wines, the vineyard has been sustainable at every step of the way. The dome-shaped winery boasts the largest Merlot plantation in India. It also has wine-tasting lounges and Jacuzzi resorts.

Where: Nashik, Maharashtra.