The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025: Vik in Chile Takes the Top Spot, Italy Shines in the Top 100 with Ceretto

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  • | 11•20•2025

On November 19, in Margaret River, Western Australia, the wine world gathered to celebrate global wine tourism excellence at the awards ceremony for The World’s 50 Best Vineyards. At the top of the podium stands Vik, a Chilean estate in the Millahue Valley, which claims the title of The World’s Best Vineyard 2025 and The Best Vineyard in South America.

Founded in 2006 by Alexander and Carrie Vik, the Chilean estate is a model of innovation and luxury. Perched on a hill overlooking the Andes, it spans a 4,450-hectare nature reserve, with 327 hectares dedicated to vineyards spread across 12 distinct microclimates. Its futuristic architecture, featuring a floating bronze-titanium roof inspired by Frank Gehry and Richard Serra, blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, offering guests a unique experience. Interactive tastings, fine dining at the Milla Milla restaurant, and exclusive stays in 22 themed rooms or seven private bungalows complete the offering, alongside outdoor activities such as trekking and horseback riding.

As William Drew, Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Vineyards, emphasizes:

“This year’s list celebrates the diversity and innovation of vineyards that define the global wine scene. Vik has masterfully combined design, landscape, and immersive experiences in an extraordinary way.”

In second place behind Vik is Schloss Johannisberg in Rheingau, Germany, awarded The Best Vineyard in Europe. With over 1,200 years of history, it is considered the world’s first Riesling winery and offers guided tours through historic vineyards and the famous underground cellar, the “Bibliotheca Subterranea.” Also on the podium is Bodegas Ysios (Rioja, Spain), while the Highest Climber Award goes to South Africa’s Klein Constantia Wine Estate (No.6), renowned for its Vin de Constance and panoramic vineyard experiences.

Regional winners include Jordan Vineyard & Winery (Alexander Valley, USA) as the best in North America, 98Wines (Yamanashi, Japan) for Asia, and Cloudy Bay Vineyards (Marlborough, New Zealand) for Australasia. Also noteworthy is Aperture Cellars (Sonoma, USA), which earned the Highest New Entry Award thanks to its “Site Series” experience.

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025: 11 New Entries and the Complete Ranking

The 2025 ranking features 11 new entries and confirms the growing focus on high-quality wine tourism, with destinations that combine terroir, innovation, and hospitality.

Here is the full list of the world’s 50 best vineyards:

  1. Vik – Millahue, Cile
  2. Schloss Johannisberg – Renovia, Germania
  3. Bodegas Ysios – Rioja, Spagna
  4. Bodega Garzón – Maldonado, Uruguay
  5. Château Smith Haut Lafitte – Bordeaux, Francia
  6. Klein Constantia Wine Estate – Provincia del Capo Occidentale, Sudafrica
  7. Creation – Hemel-en-Aarde, Sudafrica
  8. Maison Ruinart – Champagne, Francia
  9. Château D’Yquem – Sauternes, Francia
  10. Montes – Valle di Colchagua, Cile
  11. Durigutti Family Winemakers – Mendoza, Argentina
  12. Bodegas Salentein – Mendoza, Argentina
  13. Jordan Vineyard & Winery – Alexander Valley, USA
  14. Aperture Cellars – Sonoma, USA
  15. Champagne Bollinger – Champagne, Francia
  16. Weingut Dr. Loosen – Mosella, Germania
  17. El Enemigo – Mendoza, Argentina
  18. Pago de Carraovejas – Ribera del Duero, Spagna
  19. Ceretto – Piemonte, Italia
  20. 98Wines – Yamanashi, Giappone
  21. Bodegas Tio Pepe (González Byass) – Jerez, Spagna
  22. Perelada – Catalogna, Spagna
  23. Maysara Winery – Willamette Valley, USA
  24. Vivanco – Rioja, Spagna
  25. Gramona – Alt Penedés, Spagna
  26. Cloudy Bay Vineyards – Marlborough, Nuova Zelanda
  27. Château Pape Clément – Bordeaux, Francia
  28. Gusbourne – Kent, Inghilterra
  29. Riccitelli Wine Company – Mendoza, Argentina
  30. Bodega Colomé – Salta, Argentina
  31. William Chris Vineyards – Texas Hill Country, USA
  32. Nyetimber – West Sussex, Inghilterra
  33. Château Héritage – Valle della Beqā, Libano
  34. Almaviva – Valle del Maipo, Cile
  35. Brooks Wine – Willamette Valley, USA
  36. Kaiken Wines – Mendoza, Argentina
  37. Joseph Phelps Vineyards – Napa Valley, USA
  38. Abadía Retuerta – Castilla y León, Spagna
  39. Robert Mondavi Winery – Napa Valley, USA
  40. Viu Manent – Valle di Colchagua, Cile
  41. Viña Santa Rita – Maipo, Cile
  42. Casas Del Bosque – Valle di Casablanca, Cile
  43. Château de Berne – Provenza, Francia
  44. Rippon – Central Otago, Nuova Zelanda
  45. Mission Hill Family Estate – Valle dell’Okanagan, Canada
  46. Château Mercian Mariko Winery – Prefettura di Nagano, Giappone
  47. Henschke – Eden Valley, Australia
  48. Marqués De Murrieta Estates & Wines – Rioja, Spagna
  49. Viña Cobos – Mendoza, Argentina
  50. Champagne Taittinger – Champagne, Francia

Italy Shines with Ceretto and Six Other Wineries in the Top 100

Italy confirms its presence among the elite of global wine tourism with Ceretto, the only Italian winery in the Top 50 (No.19), a symbol of Piedmontese excellence and a sustainable, artistic approach to viticulture.

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025: Vik in Chile Takes the Top Spot, Italy Shines in the Top 100 with Ceretto

But the Bel Paese also shines in the Top 100, with six wineries overall: three new entries and three re-entries. New entries include Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti (Sicily, No.78), Masi Agricola (Veneto, No.83), and Casanova Di Neri (Tuscany, No.87). Returning to the ranking are Castello Banfi (Tuscany, No.61), Marchesi di Barolo (Piedmont, No.80), and Tenuta Cavalier Pepe (Irpinia, No.81). A strong signal of Italy’s ability to combine tradition, innovation, and hospitality in a global context that rewards immersive experiences and absolute quality.