VINEYARDS across Monmouthshire will collaboratively commemorate Welsh Wine Week from Saturday May 28 to Sunday June 5.

The week-long celebration of local wine invites people to explore and sample the award-winning vineyards in Monmouthshire and across the country.

There are four vineyards in the area that are taking part in the event, including Tintern's Parva Farm, tended by Judith Dudley and husband Colin.

According to Mrs Dudley, most Welsh wines are "light and fruity" and not too high in alcohol.

The Welsh Wine Week will run alongside its English counterpart, which served as an inspiration for Welsh vineyard owners.

"Welsh Wine week has been going for about six or seven years but the idea came from England," said Mrs Dudley.

"Vineyards across England have had an English Wine Week for several years," said Mrs Dudley.

"Some of us were asked by someone in their PR if we wanted to get involved but these wines were English, so we decided to start a Welsh one.

"It has really taken off since we formed the Welsh Vineyards Association three years ago."

Parva Farm will be offering wine tasting and tours of their grounds free of charge, allowing visitors to explore independently.

They have also added several artworks around the vineyard that people can find while exploring.

Monmouth's Ancre Hill, who are also involved in the event, achieved global recognition after its 2008 vintage was voted best sparkling wine in the world in 2012.

It is also one of only two biodynamic vineyards in the UK and grows a type of grape that can only typically be found in Northern Spain.

Two other vineyards from Abergavenny, White Castle and Sugarloaf Vineyards, will also be taking part in the

Along with tours and wine tasting, Ancre Hill will offer cream teas while White Castle will have a selection of Welsh cheese to be paired with their wines.

Mrs Dudley added: "Every vineyard will be doing something special."

For more information and to contact vineyards, visit winetrailwales.co.uk