The Story of Viña Chocalán

Viña Chocalán was founded by Guillermo Toro, a passionate winemaker with a rich history in the wine industry as a bottle supplier for over 60 years. His vision was to create a winery that combined his love for wine and glass, leading to the establishment of Viña Chocalán, a name that means "yellow buds" in the local dialect. The winery's first harvest took place in 2001, followed by the construction of a state-of-the-art wine cellar in Melipilla. Today, Viña Chocalán is celebrated for producing premium red and white wines, with the next generation continuing to honor Guillermo's legacy and dedication to winemaking.

The Magnificent Vineyards of the Winery

Viña Chocalán boasts two stunning vineyards located in the Maipo Valley and San Antonio, specifically in the Malvilla area. Spanning 340 hectares, these vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate created by the proximity to the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, just 35 km away. The sea breeze contributes to significant temperature variations between day and night, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and develop rich flavors. The amphitheater-shaped vineyards receive sunlight for 300 days a year, resulting in high-quality red wines with vibrant colors and natural acidity. The San Antonio vineyard, located only 15 km from the sea, produces elegant white wines characterized by balanced fruit, minerality, and refreshing salty notes.

Experiences to book at Viña Chocalán

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Aaron Lowell
December 9, 2023
I visited Viña Chocolan in Early December 2023. What a beautiful place! Our guide Cristian provided an excellent tour in English. Our group tasted the wines with Chocolate. I purchased a bottle of wine to bring home to USA. I hope to come back again someday on my next trip to Chile! Thank You.
Maximiliano Hernández
December 2, 2022
Excellent wine tour with notable differences in treatment compared to a more well-known winery like Concha y Toro. Good wine tasting and excellent facilities. Recommended tour and excellent views from the tasting location.
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Location

Location Parcela 16, Santa Eugenia De Chocalán, Melipilla, Región Metropolitana, 9580000, Chile

Region

Chile

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday - Thursday
closed
Friday
09:00 - 16:00
Saturday
09:30 - 18:00
Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Carmenere
Syrah
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Viognier
Garnacha

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Ysamar Albornoz
Reviewed on December 2, 2024

Incredible experience. It really exceeded my expectations. We bought a tour package with clay and a picnic and we had an incredible time. The welcome was very pleasant, Álvaro, the instructor in the clay workshop, friendly, good-natured, super helpful, we broke the ice and everything started very well. We waited a bit for the tour but it was totally worth it, first class explanation by the sommelier, the tasting and tasting were very good and the wines are exquisite, the icon Alexia, my favorite, I found it very good. I am delighted and recommend this vineyard and its tour with everything, far away and at the same time close to Santiago, which makes it even better.

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Esmirna Filizola
Reviewed on November 13, 2024

A Viña é linda, o atendimento da moça responsável pelo picnic foi incrível, muito amável e atenciosa 5⭐️. Fiz o picnic e foi maravilhoso, a cesta bem servida, com produtos de qualidade e todos estavam deliciosaos. Unico ponto a se melhorar foi a atenção de como funciona os tours, acho que não demos sorte, pois havia um evento de cerimônia no mesmo dia e todos os funcionários estavam atentos ao evento que ia acontecer, o que nos primeiros momentos nos sentimos perdidos com a instruções até chegar o local correspondente.

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Soledad Hevia
Reviewed on October 3, 2024

I took the premium tour. It was an excellent experience. The sommelier was very friendly, didactic, very knowledgeable and generous in his explanations. The Chocalán vineyard was very pretty and the wines were excellent.

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Aaron Lowell
Reviewed on December 9, 2023

I visited Viña Chocolan in Early December 2023. What a beautiful place! Our guide Cristian provided an excellent tour in English. Our group tasted the wines with Chocolate. I purchased a bottle of wine to bring home to USA. I hope to come back again someday on my next trip to Chile! Thank You.

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Maximiliano Hernández
Reviewed on December 2, 2022

Excellent wine tour with notable differences in treatment compared to a more well-known winery like Concha y Toro. Good wine tasting and excellent facilities. Recommended tour and excellent views from the tasting location.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Viña Chocalán

What type of wines does Viña Chocalán produce?

Viña Chocalán produces Red Wine, White Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Viña Chocalán?

At Viña Chocalán, they cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenere, Syrah, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Garnacha.

What languages do they speak at the Viña Chocalán?

At Viña Chocalán they speak English, Spanish.

Do they produce organic wines at Viña Chocalán?

No, Viña Chocalán is not an organic wine producer.