Winery Internships Abroad
Winery Internships in Chile’s Premier Wine Country
Uncork Your Career in One of the World's Great Wine Regions
Chile has quietly become one of the world’s most exciting wine countries, a vast sun-drenched landscape of valleys, vineyards, and wineries producing bottles that compete with the best of France, Italy, and Spain. Unlike those more established wine regions, Chile’s industry is still young, growing, and hungry for passionate, internationally-minded people who want to be part of it.
Adelante Abroad places winery and viticulture interns with a range of wineries in the valleys surrounding Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, from large international operations that export their wines, to small family-run wineries specializing in one or two grape varieties, to certified organic vineyards. Whether you are working in the cellar during harvest, managing wine tourism events for visitors, or learning enology from a professional winemaker, a winery internship in Chile is as hands-on and memorable as it gets.
One great thing about this placement is that it is available year-round because different seasons bring different work. Grape stomping runs from March to May during harvest, while bottling takes place from July to August. Tourism and events roles operate throughout the year. Placements are based at the wineries, a 30–40 minute bus ride from downtown Viña del Mar or Valparaíso, with the winery covering your monthly bus pass.
Why Choose a Winery Internship Abroad?
Wine is a global industry, and there is no better way to break into it than by getting your hands dirty (and possibly stained purple) in one of its fastest-growing regions. Here is why wine lovers and hospitality students pursue this internship:
Work in one of South America’s premier wine regions
Chile’s wine industry is internationally acclaimed, and the Casablanca, Aconcagua, and Central Valley regions near Viña del Mar and Valparaíso are among the country’s most celebrated.
Choose your track: production or tourism
Our winery placements cover both the operational side of winemaking (viticulture, cellaring, enology) and the commercial and hospitality side (wine tourism, tastings, tours, events), so you can align your internship with your career goals.
Work with both large and boutique wineries
Experience the difference between an international export operation and a family-run artisan winery. Each teaches you things the other cannot.
Learn from professional enologists
You will have the opportunity to work directly with winemakers and enologists, developing a technical understanding of the winemaking process that goes far beyond what any classroom can offer.
Year-round availability with seasonal highlights
Apply any time of year and experience a different phase of the winemaking cycle. Grape harvest season (March–May) is especially sought after, so apply early if this is your goal.
Earn academic credit
Most Adelante interns receive academic credit through their home university, with full documentation support from our team.
Winery placements are open to candidates from hospitality, tourism, business, agriculture, enology, viticulture, international relations, marketing, and any field with a genuine passion for the wine industry. A basic to intermediate level of Spanish is required. Adelante provides language classes and cultural orientation at the start of your program.
What Will You Do as a Winery Intern Abroad?
Winery placements at Adelante cover the full spectrum of the wine industry, from vine to bottle to visitor. Here are the types of work our interns take on:
Viticulture & Vineyard Work
Get your hands on the land itself by working in the vineyard during the growing and harvest seasons. Grape stomping in the March–May harvest is one of the most iconic and memorable winery internship experiences, and Chile’s harvest produces some of the most vibrant, hands-on moments in Adelante’s portfolio. Vineyard work builds a deep, sensory understanding of winemaking that no classroom or tasting room can replicate.
Cellar Work & Enology
For those interested in the science and craft of winemaking, cellar placements offer exposure to the production process from fermentation to bottling (July–August). Working with professional enologists, you’ll develop a technical understanding of how grape variety, terroir, fermentation, and aging combine to create the final product. This track is ideal for students in enology, viticulture, food science, or chemistry who want to see theory come alive in practice.
Import/Export & Wine Business
Chile’s wine industry is globally oriented, and many of Adelante’s winery partners export bottles to markets in Europe, North America, and Asia. Placements in import/export and the commercial side give interns exposure to international trade logistics, distribution, marketing, and the strategy behind building a wine brand in global markets. This is a strong fit for business, international relations, or marketing students with a passion for wine.
Wine Tourism, Tastings & Events
Wine tourism is one of Chile’s fastest-growing industries, and Adelante’s tourism-track winery placements put interns at the center of it. You’ll work on tours and events at wineries and vineyards for visitors from Chile and around the world, organizing tastings, managing guest experiences, assisting with events, and representing the winery to an international audience. This track combines hospitality, marketing, and cultural exchange in a beautiful setting.
Every Adelante Program Includes
AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS
Both our Internship Abroad and Study Abroad Programs are among the most affordable you’ll find. Explore a new country and gain meaningful internship experience that makes a difference, without being limited by your budget.
CENTRALIZED ACCOMMODATIONS
Enjoy your own private room in a shared city-center apartment, conveniently located near your placement, local life, and weekend adventures.
GUARANTEED, CONTRACTED INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT
You’ll receive a signed contract from your host organization before you arrive. We have placed 100% of our candidates in one of their requested fields and stand behind that with a guarantee.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM BUILDING
Your Adelante director builds your placement around your background, interests, Spanish proficiency level, and areas of interest. No cookie-cutter placements.
GUIDED REFLECTION EXERCISES
We help you identify and articulate the skills you’ve built abroad, an essential step in translating impactful international work into language that resonates on your resume, in interviews, and on graduate school applications.
ACADEMIC CREDIT SUPPORT
Nearly every Adelante intern who needed academic credit has received it. We provide full documentation and can work with your home institution to meet their requirements.
How the Application Process Works
1. Apply Online
Fill out our simple online application. There is no fee to apply, and it takes only a few minutes to get started.
2. Get on the Calendar
Eligible candidates receive a link to schedule a free, first interview by phone or Google Meet. Send in your resume and current photo before your interview to secure your spot
3. Interview
We’ll learn about your background, areas of interest, Spanish level, and goals so we can start building the right placement for you.
4. Interview Results
Within 1–2 business days, you will receive your interview results by email. Successful candidates receive an acceptance letter with clear next steps.
5. Confirmation
Confirm your spot within one week of acceptance with a confirmation fee. This means there is no tire-kicking, and you are committed to going abroad. A second interview and full placement details follow soon after.
6. Pre-Departure
Once confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive Pre-Departure Information Packet with everything you need to prepare for your time abroad, including visa guidance if required, along with cultural prep.
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Winery Internship FAQs
How can I get an internship at a winery abroad?
Getting a winery internship abroad is simple. With Adelante Abroad, all you need to do is apply with our free online application and get on our calendar for an initial interview. The only thing that we require is a low-intermediate Spanish Speaking level and an interest in the winery field.
What do I do during a winery internship abroad?
In a winery internship, there are multiple things that our intern do including greeting and assisting guests at the wineries, learning about the wine making process and vinificaiton. This can consist of harvesting, pressing, fermentation, clarification, and bottling of wine. Each winery is different and what you learn in each country will be different as well.
What are the steps to applying for a winery internship abroad?
There are 5 easy steps to applying for a winery international internship;
- Visit our application page and fill out an application with the desired destination, start date, and interest along with information about you.
- Get on our calendar for an initial interview with our program director to see if the winery internship program is a good fit for you and we willasssess if we think you would be a good fit for the program.
- Receive a letter of confirmation which you can present to your parents and university if you are looking for academic credit.
- Pay the confirmation fee to confirm taking a spot in the program.
- Start your journey with Adelante Abroad and get ready to have the time of your life exploring a new country while learning what you are truly interested in.
Can I receive academic credit for a winery internship abroad?
Many of the students who intern abroad with us need academic credit and receive it from their home university. All you need to do is speak with your academic advisor and see if you can get credit for a winery internship abroad.
How long do winery internships abroad usually last?
Winery internship programs abroad typically last from 2 to 6 months, with flexible start dates available throughout the year. You can choose the duration that best fits your academic schedule or career goals.
When will I know my host company and internship placement?
After you’ve been accepted into the program, our team carefully matches you with a host company based on your background, goals, and interests. Your internship placement will be finalized 1 month before your departure date, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your experience abroad.
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Chile's wine industry is young, growing, and full of opportunity, and a winery internship abroad with Adelante puts you right in the middle of it. From harvest to bottling, cellar to tasting room, production to export, you'll leave with hands-on wine industry experience, a deep appreciation for one of the world's great wine cultures, and memories from two of South America's most beautiful cities. Your wine adventure awaits. Apply today!
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