09/04/2026
September 4 is "Día Nacional del Vino Chileno" because it commemorates a pivotal moment in Chile’s w**e history.
September 4, 1545, the first documented request for vines and w**e.
September 4, 2015, Chile officially declares a "National W**e Day."
On September 4, 1545, Pedro de Valdivia wrote to King Charles V of Spain from La Serena, Chile, requesting “vides” (grapevines) — for the newly established colony. The letter is considered one of the earliest documented references to w**e in Chile and is traditionally associated with the beginning of Chile’s viticultural tradition.
The date became an official national celebration centuries later. In 2015, former President Michelle Bachelet signed a decree establishing September 4 as "Chile’s National W**e Day," marking more than 500 years of Chilean w**e history and recognizing w**e as part of the country’s culture, heritage, economy, and international identity.
September 18th commemorates Chile’s "Independence Day," traditionally celebrated with w**e and empanadas.
¡Viva el vino chileno! ¡Vivan las empanadas! ¡Viva Chile! 🇨🇱🍷
Photo: Marc Hors
Marca Chile
San Francisco Heritage
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