Forget the usual winery tasting with a perfunctory cheese board.

Some vineyards are now serving up destination-worthy dining too, pairing seriously good food with equally impressive wines and views.

Wine Enthusiast magazine has rounded up its favourite winery restaurants around the world, from laid-back vineyard lunches to ambitious tasting menus worth planning an entire trip around.

The publication’s list is made up of 57 wineries globally, and 22 are in Europe – with six in Italy alone – meaning a significant chunk of the best spots are relatively close to home.

Italy

Italy is world famous for its wide variety of wines and excellent cuisine, so…

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