Spaces designed by great architects and historic buildings also make these wineries references in architecture. traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Jul 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Antinori nel Chianti Classico. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Far beyond the areas dedicated to wine production and storage, some wineries have transformed architecture into part of the visitor experience. Cellars, hotels, restaurants and tasting spaces now occupy buildings designed to enhance the landscape and translate the identity of each producing region.
Among preserved historic constructions and contemporary projects signed by major firms, these properties show how architectural design can help bring visitors closer to the territory, the local culture and the wine tradition itself.
Located in the Millahue Valley, about two hours from Santiago, Viña VIK was born from the ambition to produce fine wines without giving up striking architecture. To this end, its founders held a competition that resulted in the selection of Chilean architect Smiljan Radić to carry out the project in partnership with fellow Chilean Loreto Lyon.
Viña Vik. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The winery was partially embedded into the terrain to reduce the impact on the valley landscape. Its translucent roof allows abundant natural light to enter, while a reflecting pool leads visitors to the building, reinforcing the integration between architecture and nature. The complex also houses a hotel designed by Uruguayan architect Marcelo Daglio.
On the outskirts of Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément brings together more than seven centuries of history. The property was named after Pope Clement V, who managed the area before assuming the papacy in the 14th century, making it one of the oldest wineries in the world.
Château Pape Clément Expedia. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Its architectural ensemble preserves stone constructions typical of the Bordeaux region, formal gardens and courtyards that reinforce the historic atmosphere of the château. Over the years, the production areas have been modernized without altering the existing heritage, showing how contemporary techniques can coexist with historic buildings in the same complex.
Few projects have redefined the relationship between architecture and wine tourism like Bodega Marqués de Riscal, in Elciego. Although the winery has existed since the 19th century, it gained international recognition in 2006 with the opening of the hotel designed by Frank Gehry, author of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Bodega Marqués de Riscal. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The building has become one of the main icons of contemporary Spanish architecture thanks to the roof formed by large metallic ribbons in pink, gold and silver titanium, which appear to float above the structure. The contrast between the sculptural shapes of the hotel and the winery's historic buildings symbolizes the dialogue between tradition and innovation that characterizes the complex.
In the heart of Tuscany, Antinori nel Chianti Classico has become an international reference by reinterpreting the relationship between architecture and landscape. Inaugurated in 2012 and designed by the firm Archea Associati, the winery was built to integrate with the region's hills, reducing its visual impact and preserving the continuous view of the vineyards.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
A large part of the construction is embedded in the hillside, while only two horizontal cuts reveal the building to the visitor. The roof has been transformed into a vineyard, allowing the vegetation to extend over the architecture, and a helical staircase in corten steel connects the different levels of the complex. Beyond its aesthetic impact, the underground implementation contributes to the natural temperature control during the winemaking process, combining technical efficiency and integration with the landscape.
Located in the Rheingau region, on the banks of the Rhine River, Schloss Johannisberg occupies one of the most important historic complexes in European viticulture. The baroque castle, rebuilt in the 18th century on the ruins of an ancient Benedictine monastery, has become a worldwide reference in the production of Riesling grapes (associated with the production of intensely aromatic white wines).
Schloss Johannisberg. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The architecture preserves the monumentality typical of German aristocratic properties, with historic buildings organized around inner courtyards and surrounded by extensive vineyards. Terraces, gardens and underground cellars reinforce the relationship between heritage, landscape and winemaking tradition.
Located in Alentejo, L'AND Vineyards combines hotel, winery and residences in a development that explores the relationship between architecture, nature and well-being. The master plan was developed by the Portuguese architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça, while part of the villas was designed by Studio MK27, led by the Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan.
L'AND Vineyards. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The architectural language favors horizontal volumes, natural materials and large openings facing the vineyards. Inner courtyards, reflecting pools and social areas create a smooth transition between interior and exterior. The result is a complex that values the contemplation of the landscape and transforms wine into part of an architectural experience.
Located in Chapada Diamantina, in Bahia, Vinícola UVVA stands out for presenting an architecture deeply connected to the natural characteristics of the Bahian backlands. The project, signed by architect Vanja Hertcert, uses volumes of exposed concrete, glass and stone to establish a discreet dialogue with the terrain and with the extensive vineyards cultivated at altitude.
Vinícola UVVA. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The layout favors the contemplation of the landscape at different points along the route, while large glass panels bring visitors closer to nature during the experience. The formal simplicity of the complex allows the leading role to remain with the topography of Chapada Diamantina, reinforcing an architecture that values the territory rather than competing with it.
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