Telangana explores wine tourism model

Prohibition and Excise, Tourism, Culture and Archaeology Minister Jupally Krishna Rao at the Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, Virginia. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Telangana is exploring the possibility of developing wine tourism, with Prohibition and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao studying international winery models during a visit to the United States.As part of the visit, the Minister toured the Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, Virginia, where he examined vineyard operations, grape cultivation, wine production techniques, fermentation, storage, ageing, bottling, quality control and marketing. He also studied how wineries are integrated with tourism through guided tours, hospitality and curated visitor experiences.Mr. Rao said Rangareddy and Vikarabad districts have the potential t