World's 50 Best Vineyards 2022: The Complete Ranking

Prioritize Antinori nel Chianti Classico if the trip is about understanding Antinori's Tuscan reach, not just tasting one label. It is a high-demand, high-context winery visit with serious recognition, including World's 50 Best Vineyards #1 in 2022. If access is the issue, cross-shop Isole e Olena, Fontodi, or Castello di Monsanto.

Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal is a winery in Elciego, Rioja Alavesa.

Viña Montes is a winery in Chile's Colchagua Valley.

Viña VIK is a winery in Chile's Millahue Valley near San Vicente de Tagua Tagua.

Schloss Johannisberg is a Riesling wine estate in Geisenheim-Johannisberg in Germany's Rheingau region.

González Byass (Tío Pepe) is the Jerez bodega to prioritize when the trip needs a high-recognition sherry anchor rather than a casual tasting stop. It is a stronger fit for planned itineraries, repeat visitors, and mixed-knowledge groups than for anyone trying to improvise a quick visit between meals.

Plan Robert Mondavi Winery as the anchor of an Oakville wine day, especially for a celebration or business outing where name recognition and estate scale matter. It is a stronger fit for confident Napa context than for a quiet, discovery-led tasting, and the wine club is mainly worth considering if ongoing access to an established producer matters to the buyer.

Quinta do Crasto is a wine estate in Portugal's Douro region near Sabrosa.

Catena Zapata is a winery in Agrelo, Mendoza.

Bodega Garzón is a winery in Uruguay's Maldonado department.

Ferrari is the prestige winery choice in Trento for a celebration or wine-focused itinerary, especially if sparkling-wine credibility matters. Book it ahead rather than treating it as a casual walk-in stop; choose nearby distilleries instead if the day is more about grappa or spirits than Trento's wine identity.

Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ works best as a Champagne house, with Le Rosé, family history and a substantial vineyard footprint. Visits require a direct request and are limited; the house prioritizes trade professionals and loyal clients.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a wine estate in Martillac in the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

Dr. Loosen is a wine estate in Bernkastel-Kues in Germany's Mosel region.

Taittinger is a winery on Place Saint-Nicaise in Reims.

Soalheiro is the Melgaço winery to prioritize if the trip is about Alvarinho and the more serious side of Vinho Verde. It is better for focused first-timers than casual drop-ins, with recognition from Pearl 2 Star Prestige and World's 50 Best Vineyards supporting its place on a northern Portugal wine itinerary.

Book Bodega Trapiche if you want a serious Maipú winery anchor with strong recognition, including Pearl 3 Star Prestige in 2025 and World's 50 Best Vineyards #17 in 2022. It is a better fit for wine-focused visitors than groups choosing primarily around a meal or casual drop-in tasting.

Clos Apalta (Casa Lapostolle) is a winery near Santa Cruz in Chile's O'Higgins region.

Quinta da Aveleda is the Penafiel pick for travelers who want an estate-led Vinho Verde visit rather than another Gaia Port lodge. It is harder to treat casually than Sandeman, Taylor's Port, or Ramos Pinto, so plan around availability and make it the anchor of the day.

Domäne Wachau is a wine estate in Dürnstein, Austria.

Book El Enemigo (Casa Vigil) if the Mendoza trip needs one high-conviction winery anchor with serious recognition. The World's 50 Best Vineyards #10 ranking in 2023 makes it a stronger choice for wine-focused travelers than for casual, flexible tasting days. Plan early and keep Maipú alternatives ready.

Château Mouton Rothschild is a classified First Growth wine estate in Pauillac, Bordeaux.

Château d'Yquem is a wine estate in Sauternes, France.

Opus One is worth prioritizing if the flagship bottle is the reason for the trip, not if the group wants a casual Napa tasting crawl. Its Oakville setting, 1979 first vintage, Michael Silacci's winemaking continuity, and World's 50 Best Vineyards recognition make it a strong collector-minded stop, but backup appointments are smart.

Bodegas Salentein is a winery near Tunuyán in Mendoza's Uco Valley.

Château Pape Clément is a wine estate in Pessac, Bordeaux.

Château Pichon Longueville Baron is a winery in Pauillac, Bordeaux.

Quinta do Infantado is worth prioritizing if the trip is about serious Douro wine rather than easy drop-in tourism. Its World's 50 Best Vineyards recognition gives it real credibility, but availability should be treated as difficult, so have a Sabrosa backup if timing is tight.

Abadía Retuerta is a winery in Sardón de Duero, Spain.

Casas del Bosque is worth prioritizing if a Casablanca wine day needs one internationally recognized anchor. Its World's 50 Best Vineyards #42 ranking in 2025 gives it stronger decision value than a casual tasting stop, but the booking difficulty means travelers should plan ahead and keep a backup winery in mind.

Quinta da Pacheca is worth prioritising for a first Douro wine visit if the goal is a polished estate experience in Lamego rather than a quick tasting stop. Its recognition, including World's 50 Best Vineyards #31 in 2022, makes it a high-demand choice, so build backups if timing is fixed.

Book Viña Viu Manent when the Santa Cruz trip is built around wine, not when you need a casual last-minute stop. Its World's 50 Best Vineyards #40 placement gives it real trip-anchor weight, but the booking difficulty means dates should be planned early. Cross-shop Clos Apalta for a bigger prestige play and Viña Montes for another major Santa Cruz winery.

Ruinart is a Champagne house on Rue des Crayères in Reims.

Familia Torres is the safer anchor choice in Pacs del Penedès if you want estate scale, regional context, and a composed winery setting. It is better for first-time Penedès visitors than for travellers chasing a tiny, specialist cellar feel; cross-shop Gramona or Recaredo if intimacy matters more than breadth.

Château Haut-Brion is a wine estate in Pessac, Bordeaux.

Henschke is the Keyneton pick for a serious wine-led occasion, not the easiest casual winery stop. Prioritise it if access to the producer matters more than flexible logistics; cross-shop Yalumba or Wolf Blass if the group needs a broader, easier day out.

Book Quinta do Bomfim if the priority is a serious Douro winery visit in Pinhão with recognized vineyard credentials. Its World's 50 Best Vineyards placement gives it more weight than a casual tasting stop, but any wine-club or allocation offer should be judged on access, shipping costs, and commitment terms rather than prestige alone.

Creation Wines is a winery on Hemel-en-Aarde Road near Hermanus.

Klein Constantia is a wine estate in Constantia, Cape Town.

Prioritize Estate Argyros if Santorini wine is the point of the day, not just a scenic tasting stop. Its World's 50 Best Vineyards recognition makes it a stronger fit for visitors who want a serious read on the island's wine reputation; mixed-interest groups may be happier cross-shopping SantoWines or Koutsoyannopoulos.

Craggy Range is a winery on Waimarama Road near Havelock North.

Choose Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo when the Douro visit needs to feel wine-led and occasion-worthy, not casual. Its World's 50 Best Vineyards #42 recognition from 2022 gives it a stronger credibility signal than many valley stops, but confirmed details on pricing, food, shipping, and flagship bottles should be checked before building a buying plan around it.

Book Bodegas Vivanco when the winery visit itself needs to carry the occasion. Its 2025 World's 50 Best Vineyards #24 recognition makes it a strong Rioja choice for celebrations, client hosting, and mixed groups who want more than a quick tasting. Plan it as the day's anchor stop rather than an add-on.

Book Donnafugata if the trip needs a serious Marsala winery with external recognition and a polished, planned feel. It is a better fit for celebrations, client hosting, or wine-focused travelers than for a casual add-on, and the hard booking profile means it should anchor the day rather than fill a spare hour.

Jordan Vineyard & Winery is the Healdsburg pick for travelers who want a polished Alexander Valley estate visit rather than a casual downtown tasting-room stop. Book it when wine context and a food-pairing format matter more than flexibility; choose Banshee Wines or Simi Winery instead if the group needs an easier, lower-friction Healdsburg option.

Book Tokara Winery when you want a polished Stellenbosch estate visit with serious recognition and a strong Helshoogte setting. It is better as a planned anchor tasting than a casual drop-in, and the upgraded or private format works for collectors, small groups, or return visitors who want a more focused experience.

Plan Quinta do Noval as a priority Douro visit, not a casual extra between stops. It suits special-occasion travellers and Port-focused groups who care about producer reputation, with Pearl 4 Star Prestige recognition and a World's 50 Best Vineyards #48 placement adding useful trust signals.

Penfolds Magill Estate is a winery and cellar-door destination in Magill, Adelaide.

Schloss Gobelsburg (Weingut) is worth prioritizing for wine travelers who want a serious Langenlois producer with strong recognition and a heritage-led frame. It is a difficult booking, so treat it as an anchor stop rather than a casual add-on, and cross-shop nearby Langenlois wineries if the schedule is tight.