Viña Vik
Andes, Chile
In 2004, Alex and Carrie VIK set out with the audacious goal of making one of the world’s best wines. After a 2-year scientific search, they found the best terroir in South America in Millahue (Cachapoal Valley) of Chile, a beautiful country dedicated to producing world-class wines. In 2007, the winery held an architectural competition, inviting architects from around the world to submit their design ideas for our winery. The design is state-of-the-art, highly sustainable, technologically creative, and a stunning visual experience. The winery was designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic, a celebrated Pritzker Prize candidate. Set amongst the mountains and sweeping valleys with the soaring Andes mountains in the distance, the winery is thoughtfully designed to impact the landscape minimally. Chief Winemaker Cristian Vallejo oversees VIK's viticulture and viniculture, ensuring grapes are harvested by hand and fermentation occurs naturally with no added yeasts.
