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Quillón has just marked a milestone for Chilean wine and, in particular, for the Itata Valley. The commune officially became the only municipality in Chile to join Città del Vino, the prestigious Italian network that brings together more than 500 territories with a strong wine identity in Europe. The incorporation was recently formalised by means of an agreement between the Municipality of Quillón...

The latest recognition of Bodegas Ramón Bilbao's wine tourism project at the Best Of Wine Tourism 2026 once again brings to the table a key conversation for the wine industry: the role of wine tourism as a strategic, cultural and economic driver of wine. Beyond the figures, wine tourism is consolidating itself as a space where brands build a story, an identity and an emotional bond with their customers....

Everything is ready to start the 4th version of the Quillón 2026 Wine Competition on 16, 17 and 18 January, an event that consolidates the commune as one of the most important wine and wine tourism centres in the south of Chile. The initiative, organised by the Municipality of Quillón together with Codesser, is financed by the Comité de Desarrollo Productivo (Productive Development...

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...

In tune with the growing global trend towards alcohol-free alternatives and more balanced lifestyles, Viña Santa Ema has just introduced Hechizero, its first line of de-alcoholised wines. Available in White, Rosé and Red Blend, each with only 14 calories per glass, it offers a new way to enjoy without sacrificing the pleasure and distinctive taste of wine. This launch responds to...

After more than two decades marking an epoch in the emblematic Lastarria neighbourhood, the well-remembered Gatopardo restaurant begins a new chapter with its official reopening in Alonso de Córdova, one of the most relevant gastronomic poles in Santiago today. The literary reference to “Il Gattopardo”, the famous Italian novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, has always accompanied the restaurant's philosophy. In the work, the...