ESPAÑOLThe Wine Route Chile
The Wine Route, Tradition, Art, Technique:
The history of Chile mixes with the grapevine and the wine. From the Spanish conquest, the sacrament of the catholic Eucharist is introduced in Chile and for that wine was required as a fundamental part. The missionaries considered indispensable to plant vineyards and to prepare Indian wines. From the late XIX century, an important impulse is noticed during which visionary businessmen invested in the grapevine as a form of cultural expression. Names like Macul, Errázuriz, Del Pedregal, Ossa, Urmeneta, among others, covered with grapevine great extensions of land setting the beginning of the Chilean fine wine. Famous are the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir stocks.
After 100 years, it can be said that the Chilean wine has obtained the honor that is deserved, not only for the passing of time, but because of the real image that it has in the sustainable vine-growing world thanks to the technical work, the ideal climatic conditions and exceptional soils.
Tours & Activities in The Wine Route Chile
Wine Route Colchagua Valley Tour
The Colchagua Valley is 180 km to the south of Santiago and is considered one of the best vine-growing soils of Chile, in fact 27 vines of international reputation have settled their production centers is this valley, obtaining wines of international fame and awarded in the most important contests of the business at world-wide level.
You can get there through the Panamericana Sur highway, passing by the towns of Buin, Paine, Rancagua, until arriving at San Fernando, located at the south of the Tinguiririca River, to go towards Santa Cruz. This city is the departure point of this Wine Road, where the process, production and manufacture and warehouses can be appreciated in some these vineyards, such as Viu Manent and Viña Bisquertt, which combine the most modern technologies with the traditional wine production techniques.
The trip is made through the Chilean countryside, characterized by the fertility of its soil, beautiful landscape, where the oldest farmer’s traditions of our country can be found.
The Colchagua Museum stands out, with one of the most complete paleontological collections of South America, in addition to Pre-Columbian Art, History of Chile, a collection of liturgical objects and a collection of very old agricultural machinery.
Also “the wine train” stands out that leaves from Santiago for a trip through the country side, to taste wines and get to know the traditional Folklore of this zone of Chile, to arrive at the train Station of Santa Cruz and to continue this interesting circuit.
Available: from Monday to Sunday
Tour duration: 7- 8 hours
Departure time: 08.00am (to be confirmed)
Includes:
• Transfers in/out from Hotel in Santiago de Chile
• Bilingual Guide
• Guided Tour of two vineyards with tasting
Wine Route Valley Curicó Tour
The Valley of Curicó is to the south of Santiago, being Curicó its most important city, rich in history and places of important tourist attraction, like the Vichuquén Lake, its old churches and Condell Hill.
This city is one of the most important and traditional vine-growing centers of Chile and this region is considered one of the most beautiful rustic zones of the Country.
Among the vineyards that are visited, San Pedro Vineyard, Miguel Torres and La Fortuna stand out, this last one is also know for its organic wine production.
The stocks with the greatest reputation in this valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Carmenère, being the latter one of the most desired in the international market because it was considered extinguished for many years.
In this Wine Road, the elaboration processes, beautiful cellars, vinification and tasting of the best selections can be known It is important to mention that in this zone are the most modern processes of production of South America.
Available: from Monday to Sunday
Tour duration: 9 hours
Departure time: 08.00am (to be confirmed)
Includes:
• Transfers in/out from Hotel in Santiago de Chile
• Bilingual Guide
• Guided Tour of two vineyards with tasting
• Lunch