In the competitive global wine scene, quality is no longer the sole deciding factor. Today, how it's produced is as relevant as the final result. In Chile, this evolution has consolidated through the wine sector's Sustainability Code, a standard that has gained prominence to become a key tool for the industry. In this context, the...
Curicó sets the pace once again on the national wine calendar with the staging of the XXXVII edition of the Harvest Festival, jointly organised by the Municipality of Curicó, the Curicó Cultural Corporation, and the Curicó Wine Route. A celebration which, almost four decades after its inception, reaffirms its position as the oldest and one of the most attended...
Chilean wine tourism is changing. A tasting and guided tour are no longer enough. Today's visitor wants activity, a real connection with the landscape, and offerings that are in tune with the times we live in. In this context, Casa Viñamar is presenting the first electric scooter tour within a vineyard in Chile, developed in conjunction with Rollin Chile, specialists in electric mobility and sustainable tourism. The tour...
For the first time, Chile is joining the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge, an international initiative that seeks to promote projects with a positive impact on sustainability within the hospitality world, calling on professionals from bars, restaurants, hotels, and cafes to propose innovative solutions to the sector's environmental and social challenges. The Torres Brandy Zero Challenge is part of the brand's global programme...
Looking for a different outlook to extend the summer with good wine, gastronomy, and traditions? The 2026 Harvest Festival season is packed: over 40 celebrations from Arica y Parinacota to La Araucanía, with activities for couples, friends, or family. The route kicks off on February 13th, 14th and 15th with the Palmilla Harvest Festival...
The tribute ceremony was led by the President of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies, José Miguel Castro, together with the President of the Wine Parliament, Deputy Andrés Jouannet. It was also attended by various authorities, including the ambassadors of Japan, China and South Korea, parliamentarians, representatives of Wines of Chile and special guests. During the event, the parliamentarians highlighted the...
Enotourism, tourism related to wine culture, has gained great relevance in Ibero-America in recent years. This not only as a source of economic income, but also for fostering wine appreciation, for preserving and promoting cultural identity and heritage, for contributing to the responsible and sustainable socio-economic development of wine-producing regions. Moreover, by generating employment...
El Gobernador, Chilean pisco produced by Juan Torres Master Distillers - the distillates division of Familia Torres - was chosen as one of the best spirits of 2025 by the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). This prestigious international competition selects each year 21 references that represent excellence in their respective categories to make up the Top 21 World Spirits of 2025 list, published by the...
Emiliana Organic Vineyards, the world's largest organic vineyard, was honoured in the "Organic Initiative of the Year” category at the Green Awards 2025, the global beverage industry's most important sustainability awards. The recognition was for its vermicomposting project, a pioneering initiative that combines regenerative agriculture with circular economy on a large scale, spanning from Ovalle to...
As every year, and commissioned by the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (ODEPA), the National Association of Agronomists and Oenologists (ANIAE), prepared the First Vintage Forecast Report 2026. The report aims to provide a preliminary trend on climatic and productive parameters, allowing to estimate the conditions of the sector during the beginning of the 2025-2026 season for each variety in each of the 2025-2026...
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Chilean journalist and sommelier. Consultant in Corporate Communications. Since 2024 she has been president of MUV Chile, advocating for the visibility and union of its members, and fostering alliances and diverse actions around the promotion of Chile's wine culture.