Revealed: The World’s 50 Best Vineyards for 2025

The world's best vineyards have just been announced.

BY Rachael Thompson

Last updated . 20 November 2025

The World’s 50 best vineyards have just been announced in Australia.

The World’s 50 Best awards have become a global benchmark for celebrating excellence in food, drink and hospitality. On Wednesday night, the World’s 50 Best Vineyards were announced, judged by a global academy of wine and travel experts who have identified the vineyards producing exceptional drops and vineyard experiences. International Traveller was on the ground at the ceremony to witness the celebrations firsthand.

Bodega Garzón, Maldonado took fourth place.

The awards were held for the first time in Australia, highlighting the growing interest in Australian wines. The ceremony took place at the sleek Amelia Park Wines cellar door in one of Western Australia’s most renowned winemaking regions, Margaret River. The modern architecture, sweeping vineyard views and some of WA’s most beloved cabernet and chardonnay serving as the backdrop for the 2025 celebration.

Vineyards from 15 countries were highlighted, with Spain leading the list with eight properties, followed closely by France, Argentina, and the United States, each with seven. William Drew, Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Vineyards, said the list “highlights the diversity and innovation of the vineyards shaping the global wine scene. It is a celebration of excellence, passion, and the stories behind each vineyard, and we look forward to wine lovers around the world discovering these remarkable places.”

Chile’s architecturally stunning Vik was named the world’s no. 1 vineyard.

This year, Vik in Chile took the top spot. Sustainability meets serious luxury at this futuristic, Gehry-inspired winery hovering above the Millahue Valley. Perched amid rolling vineyards and dramatic peaks, it offers an immersive blend of cutting-edge design, art, and world-class wine that feels almost otherworldly.

Schloss Johannisberg took second place.

Second place, and awarded Best in Europe, went to Schloss Johannisberg. Home to the world’s very first Riesling vines, the estate invites visitors to explore its storied palace before descending into the 11th-century Bibliotheca Subterranea.

Third place went to Bodegas Ysios in Spain, a showcase of Rioja modernism at its finest. For design-driven travellers, it’s a surreal architectural landmark matched with some of the region’s most iconic wines.