14 Gorgeous Wineries Designed by Top Architects

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In recent years, more and more vineyards have sought to make a statement not just with their wines but with the design of their facilities, enlisting star architects from Renzo Piano to Zaha Hadid. That means wineries are no longer mere side trips en route to the main attraction—they’ve become destinations in their own right. World-class food and drink, stunning architecture, luxury lodgings, idyllic settings—this is the stuff epicurian dreams are made of. In advance of the grape harvest (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least), AD takes a look at some of the most beautifully designed wineries around the globe. In vino—and *venustas—*verities.

Click here to join us as we raise a glass to the world’s most spectacular winery architecture .