The World's 50 Best Vineyards Makes its Debut in Santiago This November

5 August 2026 – The World's 50 Best Vineyards (formerly the World's Best Vineyards) will head to Santiago de Chile for its 2026 awards programme, taking place during the week of 16 November in partnership with the Government of Santiago, its Regional Corporation and Grupo Liderazgo. Marking the awards‘ debut in Chile, the event will bring the global wine tourism community to one of the continent’s most fascinating wine destinations, which boasts more than 40 vineyards open to tourists in the region.

The 2026 list of the world‘s most exceptional vineyard experiences will be unveiled at a special awards ceremony during the week, recognising the destinations that continue to set the benchmark for wine, hospitality and visitor experiences worldwide. The ceremony will form the culmination of a multi-day event programme across the city of Santiago, offering guests the opportunity to discover Chile’s rich cultural heritage, gastronomy and stunning landscapes.

伦敦时间8月5日，“世界50佳葡萄园”（The World’s 50 Best Vineyards）主办方宣布，其2026年度颁奖典礼系列活动将于11月16日当周在智利首都圣地亚哥举办。这是该奖项创立以来，年度颁奖典礼首次落户智利。

颁奖活动由圣地亚哥政府与智利传媒集团Grupo Liderazgo等机构联合承办，期间将揭晓“2026年度世界50佳葡萄园”榜单，表彰在葡萄酒品质、待客服务及游客体验方面表现卓越的酒庄。该颁奖典礼系列活动也是贯穿圣地亚哥全城多日活动的收官环节，与会者将有机会体验智利的文化遗产、美食与自然景观。

Santiago – South America’s Wine Tourism Capital

Santiago is home to the renowned Maipo Valley and serves as the gateway to Chile‘s most celebrated wine regions. The Chilean wine scene has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with a growing number of its leading vineyards earning places in previous rankings of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards. In 2025, seven Chilean vineyards earned a place on the list, including Almaviva (No.34) and Viña Santa Rita (No.41) in Maipo, as Vik was crowned The World‘s Best Vineyard 2025 and The Best Vineyard in South America during the awards ceremony in Margaret River, Western Australia. The wider region continues to gain international recognition for its pioneering viticulture, distinctive terroirs and outstanding visitor experiences.

Rikki Tidball, Managing Director of Events, The World‘s 50 Best Vineyards, says: “We are thrilled to bring The World’s 50 Best Vineyards awards to Chile for the first time. It is fitting that we celebrate in a destination that has earned global recognition for the quality and diversity of its wine offering. Chile continues to set the standard through innovation, authenticity and a deep connection to its winemaking heritage, making Santiago the perfect host destination for this year‘s awards.”

Claudio Orrego, Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, says: “We are filled with deep pride that an organisation of 50 Best’s standing has chosen Santiago for its grand debut in Chile. Our region is making steady progress towards becoming the wine and tourism capital of South America, and hosting this international event strengthens our global leadership. Santiago is the main gateway to wine tourism in our country; a unique setting where urban energy and winemaking tradition come together to create a grand symphony in the Maipo Valley.”

Max Raide, President of Grupo Liderazgo, says: “For us as Chileans, it is of great pride to be hosting for the first time in Santiago the most important event in the wine world, The World‘s 50 Best Vineyards, thus making our dream come true. This is an invitation to all to visit and know not only our recognised valleys, which house the best strains such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, but also our products that come from the land and coasts of Chile, and that can be enjoyed with the best Chilean wines in the restaurants and vineyards located in Santiago.”

圣地亚哥——南美葡萄酒旅游新地标

圣地亚哥拥有著名葡萄酒产区迈坡谷（Maipo Valley），是通往智利主要葡萄酒产区的门户。该地区因其领先的葡萄栽培技术、独特风土和优质旅游资源而广受国际认可。近年来，智利葡萄酒产业持续发展，越来越多智利酒庄入选历届“世界50佳葡萄园”榜单。在2025年于西澳大利亚玛格丽特河举行的“2025年度世界50佳葡萄园”颁奖礼上，智利共有7家酒庄入选，其中迈坡谷的活灵魂（Almaviva）位列第34名，圣丽塔酒庄（Viña Santa Rita）位列第41名，维克酒庄（Vik）更荣登榜首，同时夺得“2025世界最佳葡萄园”及“南美洲最佳葡萄园”两项大奖。

“世界50佳葡萄园”活动董事总经理Rikki Tidball表示，“能将颁奖典礼首次带到智利这一优质与多样化的葡萄酒产区，我们感到非常兴奋。智利在传统、创新，以及还原葡萄酒的本真上，持续在树立行业标杆。圣地亚哥是今年颁奖礼的完美主办城市。”

圣地亚哥首都大区区长Claudio Orrego说：“世界50佳葡萄园选择圣地亚哥，作为其在智利的盛大颁奖礼首秀，我们感到非常自豪。圣地亚哥在往南美葡萄酒旅游之都方向发展，而承办这一享有盛誉的国际盛事，将巩固我们在世界葡萄酒旅游领域的领导地位。”

智利传媒集团Grupo Liderazgo总裁Max Raide称，“世界50佳葡萄园在圣地亚哥举办，这是智利人的骄傲。我们诚邀世界各地的游客前来智利，体验我们当地顶级的葡萄酒、美食与优美景观。”

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards – The Ultimate Benchmark in Wine Tourism

The World‘s 50 Best Vineyards list is compiled annually to spotlight and celebrate the leading wine tourism destinations around the globe. Each year, it highlights exceptional vineyards that offer unique visitor experiences, ranging from modern architectural masterpieces and UNESCO-protected ancient cellars to award-winning dining spots and intimate family-run wineries.

The Voting Academy, made up of more than 700 influential wine and travel experts and sommeliers, submit their nominations based on their best vineyard experience during the voting period. There is no set criteria for what constitutes best – elements such as overall visitor experience, ambiance, cuisine, activities, views, service, staff and value for money may have varying degrees of importance to different voters. The votes are then collated to determine the annual list of The World‘s 50 Best Vineyards. Vineyards cannot apply to be on the list. Equally, no sponsor has any influence on the voting process.

Since 2025, The World’s 50 Best Vineyards has been part of the 50 Best portfolio, published by William Reed, alongside its globally recognised Restaurants, Bars and Hotels rankings. The move brings the wine awards and events – including World‘s Best Vineyards and the World’s Best Sommeliers‘ Selection – under the 50 Best umbrella, a leading authority in gastronomy, hospitality and travel.

不止是排名：世界50佳葡萄园的评选逻辑

“世界50佳葡萄园”（前身世界最佳葡萄园）是葡萄酒旅游的至高标尺。它评选的是“最佳葡萄酒庄旅游体验”，而非单纯的葡萄种植园。据主办方称，使用“Vineyard”（葡萄园）一词，系因此词在全球范围内更具辨识度。

自2019年创立以来，“世界50佳葡萄园”采用匿名投票机制，酒庄无需报名或支付任何款项。其评选采用多重保障机制，包括评委匿名（只公开各赛区主席名单，赛区按国家划分）、投票约束（每位评委只提名7家酒庄，投票本赛区的酒庄不得超过3家，且需规避利益关联），以确保奖项的公平、公正性。

“世界50佳葡萄园”评委由来自全球700余位葡萄酒与旅游领域的专家及侍酒师组成。自2025年起，该奖项已纳入50佳（50 Best）品牌体系，与世界50佳餐厅（The World’s 50 Best Restaurants）、世界50佳酒吧（The World’s 50 Best Bars）、世界50佳酒店（The World’s 50 Best Hotels）大奖，同属英国媒体集团William Reed旗下。