Frankfurt, 31 October 2019 – There are two things travellers should never go without, a great hotel and
delicious wine. From Austria to Bahrain, WorldHotels picked seven hotels around the world that take
wine getaways to the next level. At these hotels, guests can wine and dine by world-class chefs,
explore impressive vineyards and sample gourmet wines.
Atrium Hotel Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Every year Atrium Hotel Mainz organizes a wine party for 700
visitors. TasteTiva, the adventure tour for wine and gourmets,
starts at 10 a.m. with guests checking in, followed by a
champagne reception with small delicacies in the hotel. During
the day, guests visit wineries in Rheinhessen to get an insight into the current winery architecture. At
the wineries, TasteTival chefs show their interpretations of modern regional cuisine. The dishes
accompany the wines and sparkling wines at the highest culinary level. For wine lovers, the hotel also
offers a Wine & Dine Package. Top winegrowers from the region supply their wines to accompany a
finely tuned five-course menu.
Tiffany Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
At Tiffany Hotel, guests can sample from a selection of wines available by the
glass. Using specialized dispensing machines, it is an opportunity to enjoy a
tasting, half or full glass of wine. The hand-picked selection of red and white
wines makes an unforgettable evening. A range of creative and authentic dishes
is available to complement the wine tasting experience. Tiffany’s Wine Club
introduces and takes guests on a journey of great wines through the world’s most premier regions.
Membership will give guests the opportunity to explore rare limited releases wines.
Gulf Hotel Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain
Gulf Hotel Bahrain offers two unusual wine dinners. Both are unique and
unexpected due to the cuisines that the chefs paired the wines with. At
the restaurant Rasoi by Vineet led by Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia,
Italian and French wines are paired with fine dining Indian food, such as
home smoked honey dill salmon tikka. At the restaurant Margarita
Mexicana, Australian wines are paired with Mexican cuisine, such as tuna ceviche and churros.
The Marmara Hotels, Turkey
The Marmara Hotels in Turkey grow their own wine: Vinkara. Vinkara’s
vineyards are located in the wine-growing region Kalecik in Central
Anatolia. Although this region has a rich viticultural history and is
regarded as Turkey’s finest wine-growing region, it is largely unknown
outside the country. Winemaking in this area dates back to the Hittites
who realized that this soil is blessed with an ideal terroir and perfect micro-climate – identical to that of
other premium world-class wine-growing terrains. Vinkara produces wines from a blend of
international grape stocks as well as resurrecting a premium selection of as-yet undiscovered
Anatolian grape varieties to bring bold new tastes to the world’s palate.
Grand Hotel Europa, Innsbruck, Austria
Wine from Austria can be found on every good wine menu and is highly
appreciated by wine connoisseurs. The country’s climate offers ideal
grape-growing conditions for Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber
Muskateller (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains), Weissburgunder (Pinot
Blanc), Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet. With its Europa
Stüberl, the Grand Hotel Europa owns a top-class restaurant which is known far beyond the borders of
the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck. The wine menu has an emphasis on first-class Austrian wines.
Hotel Bristol, Geneva, Switzerland
The Restaurant Côté Square at the Hotel Bristol was recently awarded a
16/20 grade by the famous Gault & Millau Guide 2020. Special praise was
given for the enchanting cuisine of chef Bruno Marchal and the excellent
selection of high-quality wines. A highly recommended dish is the
roasted lamb in herb crust with eggplant, sweet garlic and parsley flan.
The perfect wine to that is the Dole of Marie Thérèze Chappaz, with a blueberry nose, blackberry, black
pepper, spices.
Grand Hotel Trieste & Victoria, Abano Terme, Italy
Grand Hotel Trieste & Victoria is the ideal place for wine lovers. The hotel
is situated in Abano Terme and surrounded by the Euganean Hills. These
volcanic hills rise in the Po Valley and their mild Mediterranean climate
and its soil favour cultivation of vine. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Cabernet Franc aged in barriques are the two most important red wines
of the area. The most famous white wines are Chardonnay fermented in oak barrels, dry Moscato.
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Bianco. The hotel collaborates with top wine cellars in the area for guests
to enjoy a unique wine experience in the hills combined with a degustation of local salami and cheeses.
During lunch and dinner, the hotels’ sommelier explains more about local wines and advises the perfect
match for wine pairing.