Argentina and Chile are among the top 10 wine-producing countries, while Brazil ranks 14th and Uruguay 25th.
According to the World’s Best Vineyards 2023 awards, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay are home to some of the best wineries in the world.
If you’re a wine enthusiast planning a trip to South America, explore the exceptional wineries below to inspire your itinerary.
Best Vineyards in South America
1. Bodega Catena Zapata
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Bodega Catena Zapata is a historic family winery in Mendoza, currently run by third and fourth-generation winemakers.
They offer 3 types of tours, and you can also take a virtual winery tour on their website.
In 2023, it was considered the best winery in the world.
Cobos S/N, M5509 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
2. VIK
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Viña Vik Winery is located in the middle of the Millahue Valley in an area of 4,300 hectares, 164 km from Santiago.
The highly sustainable winery offers various experiences, including horseback riding, hiking, wine spas, and wine tasting.
To complete the experience, it is worth staying at the luxurious Vik Chile Hotel.
H-830, Millahue, San Vicente, O’Higgins, Chile
3. Bodega Garzón
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Bodega Garzón is located about 66.6 km from Punta del Este and is one of Uruguay’s top attractions.
In addition to guided tours and tastings, the winery offers a range of experiences, including picnics, cooking classes, and hiking adventures.
9 km. 175, Garzón, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
4. Montes
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Viña Montes is a winery located 183 km from Santiago and offers several types of tours and experiences.
I-350, Santa Cruz, O’Higgins, Chile
5. Bodegas Salentein
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Nestled in the Uco Valley, Bodegas Salentein features three tasting rooms: one main room and two additional side rooms.
At the foot of the Andes Mountains and 100 km from Mendoza’s capital, it offers a charming retreat that blends the traditional architecture of the region’s estancias and its beautiful vineyards.
Mendoza Province, Argentina
6. El Enemigo Wines
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El Enemigo Wines is renowned for its signature red and white wines, which critics regard as among the best in Argentina.
It offers an unbeatable quality-to-price ratio compared to other wine labels.
The winery is located about 30 km from the center of Mendoza.
Videla Aranda 7008 M5519, M5519 Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
7. Finca Victoria
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Finca Victoria (DURIGUTTI FAMILY WINEMAKERS) is a family-run project focused on the study of soils, established as experts in understanding terroir.
The winery offers various wine-tasting options, a restaurant, and a guesthouse.
Pje. de la Reta s/n, M5549 Las Compuertas, Mendoza, Argentina
8. Bodega Colomé
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Bodega Colomé, established in 1831, is nestled in the Calchaquí Valleys, famous for its breathtaking landscapes in Argentina.
The winery provides various experiences and includes a hotel. Nestled among the vineyards is the only museum dedicated exclusively to the celebrated American artist James Turrell.
This museum enriches the light experience, encouraging visitors to engage with the interplay of space, light, and time.
Ruta Provincial 52, Km. 20-Molinos, A4419 Colomé, Argentina
9. Viñedos de Alcohuaz
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Viñedos de Alcohuaz is one of Chile’s few mountain wine projects in the Elqui Valley.
The wine tour includes visiting the vineyards and stunning cavern carved into granite, which features the wine library.
After the tour, visitors can savor three wines while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley.
Camino Principal D485 – Alcohuaz, QGM3+3F, 1770000 Paihuano, Coquimbo, Chile
10. Bodega Bouza
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Bodega Bouza is a family-run winery located 19 km from Pocitos in Montevideo.
The winery offers tours and has a collection of classic cars and a restaurant.
Cno. de la Redención 7658, 12500 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
11. Viña Casas del Bosque
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Viña Casas del Bosque is a renowned vineyard in the Casablanca Valley.
Nestled close to the Pacific Ocean, it is the westernmost vineyard in Chile and a reference for cool-climate wine production.
Ex Fundo Hijuela Sta Rosa Nº 2, F-830 1900, Casablanca, Valparaíso, Chile
12. Clos Apalta
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Clos Apalta is situated at the entrance of the Apalta Valley, 183 km from Santiago, and features centuries-old vineyards—the oldest in the region.
The Clos Apalta Residence offers four luxurious casitas, each with private terraces, gardens, and spacious suites for a truly elegant stay.
Fundo San José de Apalta, Santa Cruz, O’Higgins, Chile
13. Viu Manent, Chile
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Viu Manent is one of the most visited wineries in the Colchagua Valley.
In addition to wine tasting, highlights of a visit include a ride in vintage carriages through the vineyards and lunch at Rayuela Grill.
Ruta 90 2, Santa Cruz, O’Higgins, Chile
14. Bodega Diamandes
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Bodega DiamAndes, nestled in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, is renowned for its wines that blend intensity with balance. The winery offers four distinct tours, showcasing its stunning architecture and breathtaking Andean landscapes.
It also features a restaurant.
Tunuyán, Mendoza Province, Argentina
15. Viña Errázuriz
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The ultra-modern Viña Errázuriz winery and vineyards are approximately 110 km from Santiago.
Several tours are available, including a guided experience that explores the winery’s history, a tour of the underground cellar and vineyards, and a lunch option.
E-639 18, Panquehue, Valparaíso, Chile
16. Matias Riccitelli
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Riccitelli Wines is situated in the finest terroirs of Mendoza. It features 20 hectares of ancient ungrafted vines, where Malbec is the protagonist.
The winery has a bistro constructed from shipping containers, surrounded by the stunning vineyards that define its setting. The visit includes a vineyard and winery tour, culminating in tasting wines from various lines.
Callejon Nicolas de la Reta 750, Las Compuertas, M5549 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
17. Kaiken Wines
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Kaiken Wines boasts breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains. Each experience includes a tour of the vineyards and winery.
The on-site restaurant offers a chance to connect with nature while enjoying its finest wines.
Roque Sáenz Peña 5516, Mendoza, Argentina
18. Piattelli Vineyards (Cafayate Winery)
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Piattelli Vineyards is situated in Cafayate, renowned for its stunning natural landscape and recognized as one of the world’s premier regions for grape cultivation, thanks to its exceptional climate.
It offers a variety of wine-tasting experiences and features an amazing resort (Piattelli Wine Resort) to enhance the overall experience.
Ruta Provincial N°2, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
19. Viña Santa Rita
Viña Santa Rita is 40 km from Santiago, nestled in the foothills of the Andes. This region is renowned as one of the best in the world for cultivating red varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc.
The winery offers a variety of wine-tasting tours.
Camino Padre Hurtado 695, Alto Jahuel, Buin, Región Metropolitana, Chile
20. Villard Fine Wines
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Villard Fine Wines is Chile’s first boutique winery and has earned recognition as one of the top wineries in the valley.
The second generation of the family has introduced innovative oenological techniques to craft new super-premium wines that showcase exceptional structure and elegance.
The winery offers a variety of tours and features a restaurant.
Ruta F864G, camino Tapihue, Km 14 5, 2480000 Casablanca, Valparaíso, Chile
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