The Best Indian Vineyards To Visit This Monsoon

 

Who doesn’t love wine? The rise in the popularity of wine in India is surreal over the past few years. Even though the wine-making tradition in India dates back to the era of the Indus Valley civilization, there was hardly any wine industry to speak of in India until a few decades ago.

The change in culture, lifestyle, taste and rapid urbanization have paved the way for wine tourism and tasting in India. Thus there are several vineyards and wineries scattered across the country now where Nashik being the primary vineyard region. 

Here I’m listing the best Indian vineyards that are encouraging wine tourism and worth your visit!

Best Indian Vineyards

Sula Vineyards

Arguably, Sula Vineyards is India’s biggest and popular vineyard with sustainable vineyards in Nashik and Karnataka. The Sula Vineyards in the Nashik region sprawled over 3,000 acres, founded by Rajeev Samant in1996.

Visitors can take a wine tour and taste some of the best wines in India at Sula’s bottleshop inside the vineyard. In addition to these, the vineyard having luxurious, serene resorts named The Source and Beyond. It also serves best for destination weddings and other events.

Grover Zampa Vineyards

Grover Zampa Vineyards is one of the oldest vineyards in India which is located near Bengaluru in Karnataka. They were one of the pioneers to grow French grape varieties in India. 

With a wealth of natural rich with miles of forests, sloping green hills, and trekking trails, Grover Zampa Vineyards is truly a glorious spot to visit with friends and family.

Fratelli Wines

Fratelli has marked its presence in the Indian wine market very recently. It was founded in 2007 and has gained well-deserved recognition for brewing some of the finest Sette Reserve Red in the country.

Speaking of its vineyard, it’s spread over a 240-acre estate with a full-day package including a guided tour, lunch, and use of recreational. Fratelli is located in the Solapur district of Maharashtra.

York Winery

York Winery is situated not far from Sula Vineyards with a spectacular view over Gangapur Dam. The wine tasting rooms at this winery are open for all till 10 PM, whereas the wine tours are offered till 6 PM.

The must-try wines at the York winery while enjoying the scenic beauties of surrounding hills are York Sparkling Brut, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. It is also recognized as one of the few Indian vineyards that produce Chardonnay.