Seyoung Park, owner of Gold Pig, and chef Sukyoung Park visited Casa Don Melchor to learn about the history, origin, and legacy behind one of Chile's most renowned wines, as part of a ProChile-led program aimed at promoting Chilean gastronomy, wine, and products to international markets.

Viña Don Melchor welcomed the team from Gold Pig, regarded as one of South Korea’s most prestigious pork BBQ restaurants and a benchmark of contemporary Korean gastronomy.

The delegation was led by Seyoung Park, CEO and owner of Gold Pig in Seoul, together with her brother, chef Sukyoung Park. Their visit to Chile was part of a program organized by ProChile to strengthen the international positioning of Chilean products and promote the country’s gastronomic and wine tourism offerings.

Renowned for its exceptional culinary concept centered on high quality pork, Gold Pig has established itself as one of South Korea’s most influential restaurants. Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction since 2019, the restaurant has also been recognized by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and La Liste, reinforcing its standing as a leading reference in contemporary Asian gastronomy.

During their visit to Pirque, the delegation toured Casa Don Melchor, where they had the opportunity to discover the story behind this Chilean icon wine, its origin, and the legacy built over more than three decades, which has positioned it among the world’s leading references for Cabernet Sauvignon.

The experience included a tour of the historic estate and a tasting of Don Melchor, allowing guests to gain deeper insight into the vision, winemaking expertise, and origin behind one of the most acclaimed wines in the international wine industry, recognized as the No. 1 Wine in the World by Wine Spectator.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with one of South Korea’s most prestigious culinary projects while continuing to share the story and legacy of Don Melchor with influential voices and leaders from the international culinary community. Through initiatives such as this, Viña Don Melchor continues to showcase the excellence of Chilean wine and the global recognition that Puente Alto has earned as one of the world’s great origins for Cabernet Sauvignon.