The VIK winery is one of the most important wine projects in the world at this time. With major foreign investment and innovative vineyard techniques, they will attempt nothing short of making Chile’s first 100-point wine. On a plot of 4,300 hectares - where modernity and the latest technology are fused with the oldest traditions of oenology - an A-team of winemakers is working diligently to produce Chile's top wine.

Only with Santiago Adventures will you be one of the first to know VIK and experience the excitement of watching a world class wine being born. Hear first hand from the winemakers about their passion for this project, taste the first year vintage with them from the barrel and spend the night in their exclusive guest house overlooking the magnificent property.

In the heart of Chile’s agricultural belt, the Cachapoal and Colchagua regions were originally declared the Rapel Valley by Chile’s Denomination of Origin system. A subsequent recognition of geographic differences resulted in a subdivision of two separate zones – Cachapoal in the north and Colchagua in the south. The valleys are predominantly known for their rich red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon near the Andes, award-winning Carménère near the center of the valley, as well as Syrah and small quantities of excellent Malbec.

Under the direction of Chilean-French wine maker Patrick Valette the VIK team performed an extensive analysis of no less than 6,000 soil samples identifying 12 distinct terroirs within six different valleys on their property. Each varietal will be grafted to one of six rootstocks and planted at a density of 7,000 plants per hectare. At double the normal vineyard density in Chile it was necessary to import special machinery to manage the vineyards.

DAY 1: Our tour begins with a late morning departure from your hotel in Santiago, driving south on the Pan-American highway through Chile’s agricultural heart and into the magnificent Colchagua Valley, home to some of Chile’s best red wines. We will visit Casa Silva, the oldest winery in the Colchagua Valley, which was founded by French immigrant Emilio Bouchon in 1892. Casa Silva is known for its award winning Carménère, Chile’s signature grape. Your tour will include a visit to the historic winery and a tasting of their reserve wines. A splendid lunch waits at Casa Silva, where you will enjoy the contemporary style of their chef

In the afternoon, we’ll arrive to the VIK property in the Cachapoal Valley. The VIK Winery is currently one of the most important wine projects in the world. With major foreign investment and innovative vineyard techniques, VIK will attempt nothing short of making Chile’s first 100-point wine. On a plot of 4,300 hectares - where modernity and the latest technology are fused with the oldest traditions of oenology – an elite team of winemakers is working diligently to produce Chile's top wine. Upon arrival, you will be met by the winery lodge host to plan the afternoon’s activities visiting the vineyard property by bike, horseback or 4x4.