VIK & Clos Apalta Wine Tours with Lunch at Fuegos de Apalta

This unforgettable full-day experience combines cutting-edge innovation, fire-driven gastronomy, and world-renowned wines in Chile’s most prestigious valleys. Begin your adventure at the futuristic VIK Winery in Millahue, where avant-garde architecture and bold sustainability practices set a new standard for winemaking. Continue to Fuegos de Apalta, Francis Mallmann’s iconic restaurant, for a leisurely vineyard lunch infused with smoky elegance and perfectly paired wines. Conclude your day at Clos Apalta, an exclusive, award-winning estate whose gravity-flow cellar and legendary vintages have placed it among the world’s finest.

An indulgent journey designed for collectors, food lovers, and those seeking the very best of Chilean wine country.

NOTE: This package is available Tuesday through Sunday.

ITINERARY:

7:30AM: Pick up at hotel (Santiago)

10:00AM: VIK (Wine Tour Experience)
— Step into “the place of gold” at the remarkable VIK Winery, designed by Smiljan Radic in collaboration with Alex and Carrie Vik.
— Highlights include:
* A striking, futuristic winery blending innovation with sustainability.
* Behind-the-scenes insight into VIK’s pioneering Barroir and Amphoir practices.
* A guided tasting of 2 barrel samples (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère) + 3 signature wines: Milla Cala, La Piu Belle Red, and the iconic VIK.

12:00PM: Depart VIK

1:30PM: Lunch at Fuegos de Apalta (Montes Winery)
— Dine at the acclaimed Fuegos de Apalta, where celebrity chef Francis Mallmann transforms local ingredients through his signature open-fire techniques.
— Expect flame-kissed meats, fresh fish, and seasonal produce — a culinary experience as spectacular as its vineyard setting.
— 3 course lunch with wine pairing (select from a la carte menu)

4:00PM: Clos Apalta (Private Wine Tour and Tasting)
— Discover the jewel of Colchagua at Clos Apalta, consistently ranked among the world’s top wines.
— Your private 90-minute visit includes:
* Exploration of the 7-story gravity-flow winery and family cellar.
* An exclusive tasting of 4 exceptional wines: Prelude 2022, Le Petit Clos 2021, Clos Apalta 2021, and the legendary Clos Apalta 2012.

5:30PM: Depart Colchagua Valley

8:00PM: Return to hotel (Santiago)