Depart:
Independent Tour-Land Only
2 Days/ 1 Night
Daily March 1-September 30
The history of Chile is mixed with the grapevine and wine. From the time of the Spanish conquest which led to the sacrament of the catholic Eucharist in Chile, wine was required as a fundamental part of life. The missionaries considered indispensable to plant vineyards and to prepare Indian wines. From the end of the XIX century an important impulse took place during which visionary businessmen gave a form of cultural expression to the grapevine. Names like Macul, Pedregal, Ossa, Urmeneta, among others, covered great extensions of land with grapevines being the starting point to the Chilean fine wine. Famous are the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir stocks. After 100 years we can say that the Chilean wine has obtained the seat of honor that it deserved, not only by the passing of time, but mostly by the real image that it has in the sustainable vine growing world thanks to technical work, ideal climatic conditions and exceptionally rich soils.
Price per Person:
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Package Includes:
1 night at the Hotel Turismo
Breakfast
1 lunch-drinks not included
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Transport as per itinerary
Hotel taxes and service charges
Itinerary
Day 1 Santiago-Curico
Departure from the hotel in Santiago. Travel along the South Pan-American Highway towards the city of Curico, rich in history and attractive places like Lake Vichuquen, the old churches (1734) and the Condell hill that looks over city, land and the wine growing heart of Chile. Tour of the San Pedro vineyard located 5 miles to the south of Curico, founded in 1865 by the Correa Albano family. Up to the present, it has become one of the main vineyards of the country exporting to more than 70 countries around the world. With a surface that includes 1,200 hectares of vines and with its Cal y Canto wine cellar that dates from its foundation. The tour begins through the vines where the different stocks that are present there can be appreciated, such as the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz including the warehouses where are the largest quantity in the country with a capacity of five hundred thousand liters and where it is possible to appreciate the wine making process, its beautiful wine cellar where the best wines of the vineyard are kept, the vinification plant, which is one of the most modern in South America, and ending with a tasting of some of his prestigious wines. The tour continues towards the Miguel Torres vineyard, located approximately 1 km to the South west of Curico. It belonged to the well-known Spanish entrepreneur Miguel Torres who, in 1979, decided to install his new warehouse and vineyards in these lands, being a pioneer in the use of stainless steel barrels in the country. The visit to the vineyard will take you through its modern facilities and see the wine making process and end up tasting its exquisite wines. Lunch is included at the Vina Torres restaurant. After lunch the tour includes a visit to the vineyard La Fortuna. 133 years of wine making guarantee a tradition in wine production in the area of Lontue, in the heart of the Valley of Curico. On July 1st, 1870, the Quechereguas farm, very well-known at that time for its excellent fruit production, was divided, giving birth to the present farm called La Fortuna. Taking advantage of the excellent fitosanitary conditions of Chile, and maintaining the old traditions in the soil culture, La Fortuna has become one of the greatest Chilean companies in the production of organic wine in the last years. The visit finishes with a tasting. Overnight at the Turismo Hotel, located right in the center of the city and near all the tourist attractions of the area.
Day 2 Curico-Santiago
Breakfast served in the restaurant of the hotel. Return to Santiago. Hotel nights in Santiago can be added.
Additional nights available
Pre and/or post tour nights in Santiago are available
Please Note: Schedules and names of the vineyards can vary since they are confirmed according to availability.
