Visites œnologiques à Maipu

Pirque is the main town in Maipo Valley, therefore if you want to go by bus, this is where you should begin your tour. The simplest option is to rent a car and drive from Santiago, where you can get to wine tastings and tours in Maipo Valley are about an hour away. Make sure to rent a 4x4 in case you need to navigate any rocky country roads.

The harvest season (March to early May) is the finest time to explore wine tasting and tours in Maipo Valley. It's fall, which means the days are getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and it's a lovely time to be here. During the harvest season, several vineyards offer special tours.

Here is what to taste during your visit to Maipo Valley:
Syrah
The taste of the wine repeats the shades of aroma, impressing with its structure with harmonious acidity, soft texture and elegant tannins that permeate a long, persistent aftertaste. The wine conquers with a luxurious aroma, in which, like a symphony, notes of black fruits, blackberries and plums are intertwined, complemented by floral shades, as well as nuances of dark chocolate, cinnamon, leather and light smoky tones.
Chardonnay
The taste of the wine is rounded, pleasant, well-balanced, slightly oily, fruity, with refreshing acidity and a long, dry aftertaste with a refined citrus sourness. The wine shows a clean, rich, varietal aroma with hints of stone and citrus fruits, complemented by nuances of herbs, butter and toffee.

• Santiago, Chile’s most diverse and vibrant city that breathes life into all who visit.


• Laguna Aculeo – The Natural Lagoon of Aculeo.


• Cerro Manquehuito – Hike Your Way Through Santiago.

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Maipo Valley for families with kids:

• Carinae


• Rj Viñedos

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Maipo Valley for groups:

• Antiyal Winery


• Mevi


• Santa Ema