Wine connoisseurs usually dote on wines exported from France, Spain, or Italy. But lately, Indian wine has managed to infiltrate the tight wine market. The art of winemaking in India is not as recent as one might think. Records have shown that ancient Indians have made wines as long as 5000 years ago.
Now, exploring the vineyards of India, especially those located in Nasik, has become one of the favorite activities slated for Indian visa tourists. Here are the top five vineyards you ought to visit while in the country.
Chateau Indage
Spanning 2000 acres of lively vineyards is the Chateau Indage, another famous tourist attraction for guests holding a visa for India. For three decades, the Chateau Indage has been producing world-class Chantilly wines, Cabernet sauvignon, and Chardonnay.
For 150 rupees, Indian visa wine connoisseurs can try six varieties of Chateau Indage produce. You can purchase a bottle or two at the wine shop, or dine at the lavish Ivy restaurant. Visit the Chateau Indage, located at the outskirts of Narangayaon, during the weekend to participate in a 90-minute tour of the spacious vineyard.
Sula Vineyards
The very accessible Sula Vineyards is famous to many Indian visa guests. The vineyard has just started in 1997, yet it has earned the respect of wine connoisseurs from all around the world. Here, you can tour the vineyard, enjoy wine tastings, participate in winemaking courses, and dine with wine at the Little Italy restaurant.
Apart from spectacular wines, the Sula Vineyard, which is located at the Nasik outskirts, also offers lodging services for Indian visa tourists. The bungalow, called Beyond, boasts of spacious rooms, private terraces, and a swimming pool.
Chateau d’Ori
This young chateau, which just harvested its first batch of grapes in February 2007, is famous for producing top-quality wine in just a short span of time. Indian visa tourists should purchase the award-winning Cabernet Merlot, which gained accolades from the years 2007-2008.
Located at the foothills of Nhera-Ori in Dindori, Nashik, the 400-acre Chateau is adding boating and water sport lakes, farmhouse lodges, and wine tasting lounges to attract more India Visa guests.
Valle De Vin
This Sanjegaon-based winery is the property of veteran alcohol makers Ravi Jain and Deepak Roy. Its Zampa wine brand is one of the most famous lines out there. In fact, it has attracted a following of many international tourists who applied a visa for India just to visit the winery.
Apart from the Zamba brand, Valle De Vin’s other delicious wines include its Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Brut, and Sparkling Rose.
Grover Vineyards
The 210-acre Grover Vineyards is the only top winery company which is not located in Nashik, the wine capital of the country. Although this is the case, this score-old winery, which is based in Bangalore, has produced many world-class wines for Indian visa guests. The La Reserve line, which features Shiraz Red and Oak-matured cabernet sauvignon, is a favorite among international wine connoisseurs.
You can schedule a private tour of the Grover Vineyards and enjoy its bountiful wine trails and the brand-new barrel place.
Wine is healthy, as it is delicious. To get a taste of premium Indian wine, visit these top local wineries after you have been granted a visa for India.
