Spanish Winery Marqués de Riscal Claims Top Spot In World’s Best Vineyards 2024

Spanish winery Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal just claimed the top spot in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024. Previously, the award-winning Rioja winery finished second in the World’s Best Vineyards in 2021, 2022, and 2023, but has finally claimed first place in the awards ceremony held on Monday. Read on to find out which wineries featured in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024.

World’s Best Vineyards 2024

Besides Marqués de Riscal hitting the top spot, two other Spanish vineyards, Bodegas Ysios and Abadía Retuerta, featured in the top 10. Moreover, Spain also featured eight vineyards in the top 50 list, making clear the quality of Spanish wines.

Other contenders that performed well at the award at Nyetimber in West Sussex included Chile, South Africa, France, Germany, Argentina and Uruguay.

Andrew Reed, Managing Director of Wine and Exhibitions at William Reed, organized the event. He made a statement as follows:

This annual ranking recognizes the unique experiences that these vineyards offer, from stunning landscapes and rich histories to extraordinary restaurants and vineyard tours.

About Marqués de Riscal

The Marqués de Riscal City of Wine is well known for its futuristic hotel, designed by the acclaimed Canadian-American architect and designer Frank Gehry.

While staying at the hotel, guests can enjoy high-quality wines while enjoying views over the sprawling vineyard, which was first established back in 1858.

Meanwhile, the vineyard spreads over more than 500 hectares, surrounding the village of Elciego, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. The main grape varieties at Marqués de Riscal are Tempranillo and Graciano. Moreover, the oldest vines are used to produce the flagship Barón de Chirel Reserva.

The ceremony was hosted by Tim Atkin MW, who described Marqués de Riscal as “a unique world of pleasure involving all the senses, and a vinous paradise.”

Other award-winning wineries in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024

Coming in second place is the Chilean producer Vik which forms part of a 4,300ha nature reserve in the Millahue Valley. Here, visitors can take part in vineyard tours and wine tastings before exploring the beauty of the nature reserve on horseback.

Third place was well-deserved by the South African winery, Creation, which is renowned for its gourmet tasting menus and educational tours.

Coming in fourth place in the awards is another Rioja winery, Bodegas Ysios, which also snagged the Highest Climber award, after moving up 67 places from last year’s awards.

Rounding out the top five, Schloss Johannisberg in Germany is often said to be the birthplace of Riesling. Meanwhile, Champagne producer, Maison Ruinart came in sixth place, ahead of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Abadía Retuerta, Weingut Dr. Loosen in Germany, and Durigutti Family Winemakers’ Finca Victoria in Argentina.

Full list of award-winning wineries in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024

1. Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal (Spain)
2. VIK (Chile)
3. Creation (South Africa)
4. Bodegas Ysios (Spain)
5. Schloss Johannisberg (Germany)
6. Maison Ruinart (France)
7. Château Smith Haut Lafitte (France)
8. Abadía Retuerta (Spain)
9. Weingut Dr. Loosen (Germany)
10. Finca Victoria – Durigutti Family Winemakers (Argentina)
11. Bodega Garzón (Uruguay)
12. Champagne Bollinger (France)
13. Château d’Yquem (France)
14. Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Italy)
15. Quinta do Crasto (Portugal)
16. Robert Mondavi Winery (USA)
17. Montes (Chile)
18. Bodegas Salentein (Argentina)
19. Viu Manent (Chile)
20. Ceretto (Italy)
21. Château Pape Clément (France)
22. Castello Banfi (Italy)
23. Bodegas Muga (Spain)
24. Jordan Vineyard & Winery (USA)
25. Tenuta Castelbuono, Tenute Lunelli (Italy)
26. Matías Riccitelli (Argentina)
27. Champagne Billecart-Salmon (France)
28. Quinta do Bomfim, Symington Family Estates (Portugal)
29. El Enemigo Wines (Argentina)
30. Marqués de Murrieta (Spain)
31. Bodegas Vivanco (Spain)
32. D’Arenberg (Australia)
33. Domäne Wachau (Austria)
34. Bodegas Tio Pepe (Spain)
35. Château Héritage (Lebanon)
36. Quinta do Noval (Portugal)
37. Magill Estate, Penfolds (Australia)
38. Bodega Bouza (Uruguay)
39. Bodega DiamAndes (Argentina)
40. Bodega Colomé (Argentina)
41. Klein Constantia Winery (South Africa)
42. Chapoutier (France)
43. Szepsy Winery (Hungary)
44. Duckhorn Vineyards (USA)
45. Gramona (Spain)
46. Château Kefraya (Lebanon)
47. Champagne Pommery (France)
48. 98WINEs (Japan)
49. Viña Casas del Bosque (Chile)
50. Gusbourne (England)

Find out more about the World’s Best Vineyards 2024 on the official website here.