Vineyards to visit in and around Bengaluru

If you’re a wine lover living in Bengaluru and want to discover more about it, many vineyards in and around the city create great wines, and we are sure you’ll love them. A winery tour in Bangalore is truly a unique and wonderful experience. Every year, hundreds of wine lovers visit these vineyards in Bangalore to sample their favourite blend of wines and experience the art of winemaking and learn more about it. Here are some of the top wineries and vineyards near Bengaluru recommended by Things2do that you can plan a trip to. 

1Big Banyan Vineyard

A short drive away from the city and Located near Bangalore’s iconic Dodda Alada Mara aka Big Banyan Tree, is a big Banyan vineyard. At the vineyards, you can choose from 3 different types of tours. Start with a guided walk through the Vineyard to understand the journey of grapes and move on to their winery to understand the detailed processes of winemaking followed by a wine-tasting session where a wine expert will introduce you to each of their wines uncovering the nuances of one sip at a time.

2Kinvah

Kinvah, the flagship brand of Nandi Valley Winery, is named after an exotic wine of the Mauryan Era. They have a detailed tour which has 2 batches of around 180 minutes, starting in the morning sharp at 10.30 A.M. and 1.30 P.M. The Guests get to discover the history of wine and its cultivation before proceeding to witness the actual process at the vineyard. They have a bunch of fun activities planned for the day which involves grape stomping, and wine tasting followed by a lovely lunch. 

3Grover Zampa vineyard

A pioneer in winemaking in India, Grover Zampa Vineyards is one of the oldest wineries and a distinguished producer of premium wines in India. The company’s 410-acre vineyard is situated at the foothills of the picturesque Nandi Hills in Doddaballapura. 

Wine tours include a visit to the vineyard, a guided tour of the winemaking process and tasting by a sommelier followed by lunch. They can choose from around 4 packages available here. 

4Domaine Sula

Sula Vineyards rebranded its Karnataka winery to Domaine Sula and is the second-largest grape-producing region with emerging wine culture in India. It’s a beautiful vineyard near Bengaluru that encapsulates the rich heritage of Indian winemaking. It is located on the Bengaluru – Mysore highway, you can take a guided tour of their winery and production facility and learn about the journey of a grape to glass and Enjoy a selection of wines and enriching wine-tasting session.

When we think of vineyards, we often think of Sula Vineyard in Maharashtra, but there are many other unique wineries in India to discover. Bengaluru is one such place to visit for the best Winery experience. Every vineyard here offers a unique experience, and if you enjoy wine, you should visit them soon. 

Aside from that, Bengaluru, India’s Garden City, is an amazing place to visit during the winter and as well as any other weather. Weekends are one of the best parts of living in the city as you can do so much in and around the city. So start making plans for your weekend in Bengaluru right now! 

by Varna Prakash

Content Writer at Things2do