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Chile has been a wine producing country for more than 400 years. The Conquistadors introduced the first wines, aided by the religious orders. Later, the Chilean aristocracy began production as a serious business with the help of French technology.
Today the Chilean wine industry is very successful and Chilean wines are available all over the world.
Tours can be arranged to the main wine producing areas of the central region, like the Maipo, Colchagua and Curicó Valleys.
A taste of wine in Chile — Curico Wine Route
Using Santiago as a base we take day trips visiting some of Chile's most traditional vineyards such as the Maipo Valley. See how the wine is produced and taste the result. Take the train to Curico, visiting three wineries.
5 days / 4 nights
Chile Land of Wines — Colchagua and Curicó
Spend a few days visiting some of Chile's most traditional vineyards and see how the wine is produced. Visit Santiago and then stay in two of the most important centres of viniculture, Santa Cruz and Curicó, then return to Santiago by train. Guided visits and plenty of tastings!
5 days / 4 nights
Mendoza Extension (Argentina)
After your visit to Chile, travel over the Andes to Argentina's most famous wine region Mendoza. Then return to Santiago. Guided visits, gastronomy and wine tasting.
4 days / 3 nights
Chile and Argentina wine tour
Spend a week visiting some of Chile and Argentina's wineries. Taste, smell, see where and how the wine is produced. Visit Santiago and three of the most important centres of viniculture, then over the border to to Argentina's most famous wine region Mendoza. Then return to Santiago. Guided visits and plenty of tastings!
8 days / 7 nights
For the Catholic Spanish, wine was sacred and an important part of their culture. It was natural to bring over the vines and grow in this ideal climate.
It was not until the nineteenth century that local businessmen created the great vineyards and fine Chilean wines we know today: names like Macul, Errazuriz, Pedregal Urmeneta among others.
Modern production uses highly technical work, but still relies on the climate and rich soils.
The Valleys of Colchagua and Curicó are to the south of Santiago. Curicó city is one of the most important wine-growing centres and also one of the most beautiful rustic areas of the country. Among the vineyards that are visited, San Pedro Vineyard, Miguel Torres and La Fortuna stand out, the last one also known for its organic wine production.
The grape variety stocks best known in this valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Carmenère, the latter is one of the most desired in the international market because it was considered extinct for many years. In this Wine Route you can see the whole creative processes, beautiful cellars, production techniques and tasting of the best selections.
You can also venture over the Andes to Mendoza in Argentina, to extend your trip to another famous wine producing region.