Colchagua: grape harvest, wines and 30 years of history

This is no ordinary harvest celebration. The 26th edition of the Colchagua Valley Harvest Festival, which will take place on March 6, 7 and 8 in the Plaza de Armas of Santa Cruz, This coincides with a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of the Colchagua Wine Route, founded in 1996 and now consolidated as one of the most relevant wine tourism hubs in Latin America.

Rather than celebrating the 2026 harvest, this version proposes a more refined, sensorial and sophisticated experience, in line with the evolution the valley has undergone over these three decades.

For three days, 19 wineries from the region will present their finest offerings, from iconic wines to high-end labels, reflecting the prestige that Colchagua has built on an international level. Tastings will also be accompanied by sommeliers, while guest chefs will propose pairings designed to enhance the valley's identity.

The artistic programme — featuring jazz, blues, ballads, and folk — will aim to maintain an elegant and intimate atmosphere, complemented by a lounge area, covered sections, and a point of sale for wine tourism experiences that will allow visitors to extend their stay beyond the main square.

The Premium Bar: focusing on experience

Among the main new features is the new Premium Bar, designed as a high-end wine lounge. The venue will offer unlimited tastings of premium wines via a wristband, temperature-controlled service and the constant assistance of sommeliers. The Premium Cup will cost $79,000 and will be available while stocks last.

The Vendimia Cup ($16,000) and the Colchagua Cup ($29,000) will also be available, both including four tasting tickets.

For those travelling from Santiago, a transfer service will be available throughout the three days of the event, facilitating a getaway that combines wine, gastronomy, and scenery, just over two hours from the capital.

30 years projecting Colchagua to the world

In three decades, the Colchagua Wine Route It has gone from being a pioneering initiative to becoming a benchmark for Chilean wine tourism. This harvest not only celebrates that journey, but also projects the future of the valley: more experience, greater sophistication, and an identity that remains its main strength.

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