Would you like to experience the real essence of the Chilean countryside? Come visit these fascinating vineyards on this wine tour in the Casablanca Valley with us!
This is Chile’s youngest wine region. Winemakers just began planting vines a few decades ago in the 1980s. Because of its warm days and cool temperatures from the coastal air in the evening, this valley produces first-class crisp wines.
First stop on our wine tour, Attilio & Mochi Vineyard, a small boutique winery where you will enjoy a personalized tour by the vineyard’s owners followed by a tasting of their premium wines.
Angela Mochi and Marcos Attilio are passionate winemakers. They are a Brazilian couple who have been in the wine business since 1999.
In 2011, they left their home country to build a dream in the Casablanca Valley. They planted a small vineyard with 8 varieties, some “rare”, including the first Grenache in the Valley. They make high-quality wines, with a cool climate, on a human scale and that speak of their terroir.
Their hands are in every part of the process, from growing the vine to bottling. They are “green”, aware of the importance of natural resources. They care about the environment, their neighbors, and are focused on sustainability.
They constantly challenge themselves to show lesser known aspects of the Chilean wine mosaic and replace the emphasis on “quality for the price” with “real quality.” They are active members of MOVI, the Movement of Independent Winemakers of Chile, and of Casablanca OFF, a group that promotes the development of small producers in the Valley.
This is the tour to take if you are interested in learning more about starting a wine vineyard and any aspect of producing wine.
We then go for a tour and tasting at Matetic Wine Vineyard, located in the Rosario Valley. The visit begins at the wine cellar reception. This is the perfect place to learn all about the history of the vineyard, organic and biodynamic agriculture and the process of winemaking, while enjoying panoramic views of the Corralillo vines. The tank rooms, the beautiful, peaceful aging room and the architecture of the winery are all highlights of the visit. The tour ends with a wine tasting, either in the underground tasting room or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the vines.
After the wine tasting, we continue our journey to Pomaire, known for its interesting clay pottery and other handicrafts. Pomaire is a wonderful place to visit. This town became an artisan hotspot because of natural clay deposits in the nearby land, causing the pottery industry to boom here. Pomaire is also known for being the home of the largest “empanadas” in Chile!
This is a wonderful, relaxing day out of the city.
Please note:
(1) The order of the vineyards visited may vary.
(2) Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be other visitors at the vineyards joining you on the winery tours and tastings, which is beyond our control.