With 400 guests in Millahue, the second edition of the event celebrated VIK’s recent recognition as the world’s number one winery by The World’s 50 Best Vineyards, in a day that combined gastronomy, music, and immersive experiences.
May 8, 2026 (Santiago, Chile) — More than doubling the attendance of its first edition, Vendimia VIK 2026 concluded a remarkable day that reaffirmed its place among the most outstanding wine and gastronomy experiences in the country. Held in Millahue, the second Chilean edition took place against the backdrop of VIK’s recent recognition as the world’s number one winery by The World’s 50 Best Vineyards—an achievement that reinforces the international character of a proposal that brings together wine, gastronomy, music, and hospitality.
The celebration featured top-level gastronomy led by Pablo Cáceres, Executive Chef of Vik Chile, alongside music and a production of international standard, with a staging designed to reflect the identity of the Millahue Valley, the origin of its wines. One of the most striking moments was the Bluefin tuna cutting ceremony, sponsored by South Wind and Bluefiná, showcasing a tuna weighing over 100 kilos. Meanwhile, premium Chilean meats from Mollendo, including Wagyu and Angus cuts, were also highlighted.
The event also marked a new step in the international projection of the Chilean winery. After hosting its first Brazilian edition in 2025, VIK is preparing a new Vendimia in Brazil for the second half of 2026, continuing an experience that seeks to bring the spirit of Millahue to new markets.
“This Vendimia reflects what we aim to project as Viña VIK to the world. We want every person who arrives in Millahue to live a memorable experience, where wine, gastronomy, innovation, and our surroundings come together at the highest level,” said Gastón Williams, CEO of Viña VIK for the Americas.
BRAZIL 2026: CONTINUING A REGIONAL VISION
The upcoming Brazilian edition continues a path that began in 2025, when VIK first brought this celebration to the Brazilian market. On that occasion, the event was announced at Fazenda Vista Verde in Araçoiaba da Serra, in the state of São Paulo, as an experience designed to unite wine, gastronomy, art, music, and nature.
While details regarding venue, programming, or format have yet to be announced, the 2026 Brazilian edition reinforces the brand’s intention to expand its international calendar of experiences and connect the identity of Millahue with new audiences in the region.
In this context, Williams adds: “Our purpose is to bring the spirit of Millahue to new territories without losing the essence that defines us. That is why in September we will host a new edition of Vendimia VIK at Fazenda Vista Verde, where the first VIK hotel in Brazil is currently under development.”
AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE AMONG VINEYARDS, GASTRONOMY, AND MUSIC
The program unfolded through different moments designed to connect attendees with wine, territory, and VIK’s identity. The day began among the vineyards, with guided tastings led by the winemaking team, exploring the work behind some of the winery’s key labels and the expression of the Millahue terroir.
The experience then moved to the gardens, with wine stations, cocktails, live gastronomy, and music, in a circuit designed to engage with the surroundings and reflect the brand’s signature hospitality. One of the central moments was the main lunch, featuring a selection of meats and seafood, combining traditional techniques with a contemporary culinary approach.
In this context, Chief Winemaker Cristián Vallejo noted: “This edition exceeded our expectations and allows us to continue opening our doors to share what we do. Being recognized as the number one winery in the world is a source of pride, but also a responsibility that is built together with those who accompany us.”
The closing elevated the energy of the event with tastings in specially designed spaces, live music, a dance floor, and technological and visual interventions, including drones and mobile dessert stations. The international character of Vendimia was also reflected in the presence of brands such as VISA, Maserati, Diageo (Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, and Don Julio), San Pellegrino, Maigas, Fire, La Fête, Spiegelau, Yute, Extra Life, and Caviar Uraki, whose activations were organically integrated into the event.
