Conclusions, Limitations, and Future Research Agenda
摘要
This concluding chapter synthesizes the main findings of the book and reflects on their theoretical and practical implications for the study of wine tourism. Drawing on a comparative, producer-centered analysis of Rioja and Mendoza, the chapter shows that wine tourism should be understood as a territorially embedded strategic practice shaped by historical trajectories, environmental conditions, and institutional arrangements rather than as a transferable development model. The findings demonstrate that similar strategic intentions lead to distinct tourism configurations when filtered through different regional logics, reinforcing the importance of place, path dependency, and producer interpretation in explaining wine tourism strategies. The chapter also discusses the main limitations of the research, including the reliance on secondary sources and systematic observation, the absence of new interview-based data, and the focus on two consolidated wine regions. These limitations are framed as contextual boundaries that clarify the interpretive scope of the study rather than as weaknesses. Finally, the chapter outlines a future research agenda that highlights the value of extending producer-centered and territorial approaches through broader comparative designs, longitudinal analyses, and deeper engagement with governance dynamics. Particular attention is given to the potential contribution of mixed-method strategies that integrate documentary analysis, observation, qualitative interviews, and quantitative indicators in order to advance the understanding of wine tourism as a driver of regional development, strategic differentiation, and sustainable transformation.