Producing great wine is just one way a winery can make an impression on a visitor. Another way to leave a mark in a visitor’s mind is to impress them with unforgettable architecture. Winery owners take all sorts of approaches when building their temples – from mock Mediterranean Revival style to massive contemporary barns and completely one-off, whimsical designs that look like they were plucked straight from a Brothers Grimm fairytale, there are so many great examples to be found around the world.

Faustino Winery

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photos courtesy of Nigel Young / Foster + Partners

Designed by: Foster + Partners

Location: Ribera del Duero, Spain

Quixote Winery

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Photo Courtesy Quixote Winery Estate

Designed by: Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Location: St. Helena, CA

Bodegas Ysios

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photos courtesy Bodegas Ysios

Designed by: Santiago Calatrava

Location: Laguardia, Spain

Opus One

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Designed by: Scott Johnson

Location: Oakville, CA

Marqués de Riscal

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Photo courtesy of Marqués de Riscal

Designed by: Frank Gehry

Location: Araba, Spain

Ram’s Gate Winery

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Photos by Tracy Gallagher

Designed by: Howard Backen

Location: Sonoma, CA

O. Fournier Winery

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Photo courtesy O. Fournier

Designed by: Bormida & Yanzón

Location: Mendoza, Argentina

Ledson Winery

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Photo courtesy Ledson Winery

Designed by: Steve Ledson

Location: Sonoma, CA

Bodega Catena Zapata

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Designed by: Pablo Sanchez

Location: Mendoza, Argentina

Kenzo Estate

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Photo courtesy Backen, Gillam & Kroeger

Designed by: Backen, Gillam & Kroeger

Location: Napa, CA