The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance (AVA)
Uniting a global network of small to mid-sized wine regions to exchange industry best practices and foster innovation through collaboration.
The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance (AVA) promotes collaboration between winemakers, wine associations, winery owners and operators, agri-tourism and economic development organizations, and government representatives.
About Us
We strive for a united and supported global network of small to mid-sized wine regions with artisan vintners that produce exceptional terroir-driven wines. We envision a thriving and inclusive global wine economy that strengthens locally owned & operated wineries and fosters enhanced agri-tourism to lesser-known wine regions. Through collaboration and shared passion, the voices of artisan vintners are elevated and the world is brought closer to the heart of the vine & the vintner.
The Global AVA was established in 2025 to create a beneficial and sustainable alliance of partner wine regions across the globe.
The Global AVA promotes collaboration and exchange of information between winemakers, wine associations, government representatives, tourism and economic development organizations, and business associations. Representatives of the partner wine regions actively participate in professional development opportunities through discussions about winemaking techniques and sustainability methods, student and professional intern exchanges, and sharing of best practices around economic development, agri-tourism and marketing initiatives to elevate the global presence of the participating wine regions, among other opportunities.
Partner Wine Regions
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Livermore Valley AVA, California
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Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas
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Dalmatia, Croatia
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Alentejo, Portugal
Comissão Vitivinícola Regional Alentejana
Paula Nunes, Specialist of Marketing & Media
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Badacsony, Hungary
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Baja California, Mexico
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Chinon, France
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Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil
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Chilecito, Argentina
Riojan Chamber of Agricultural Producers - CARPA
Johana Apalauza, Manager and agricultural engineer
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Imereti, Georgia
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Chianti Rufina, Italy
Francesco Sorellie
Upcoming Events
Brazil
Aprovale, the Association of Wine Producers of Vale dos Vinhedos, promotes the ‘Vindima Iluminada’ contest, encouraging residences and establishments to decorate their façades. Vale dos Vinhedos announces an initiative that unites the universal spirit of Christmas with the festive energy of the grape harvest. The proposal arrives in the form of a contest, aiming to engage the community even further.
Croatia
January 28-31, 2026
Dubrovnik: Royal Gourmet Festival, January 28-31, 2026: a third annual gastronomy festival and international competition of bartenders, baristas, chefs.
Croatia
VINO DALMATIA will be presenting its publication and organizing a wine masterclass on Zinfandel aka Crljenak and Tribidrag in Croatia.
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