Rich Heritage of Winemaking

Viña Maquis has a storied history in winemaking that dates back to the 18th century when it was under the stewardship of Jesuit priests. This early association with noble grape varieties laid the foundation for the winery's future.

In the 19th century, the estate became the property of two Chilean presidents who took pride in their land. They hosted cabinet meetings in Colchagua and constructed brick bridges to facilitate travel for their ministers. Today, remnants of these historic bridges can still be seen on the Maquis Estate, adding to its charm.

The Hurtado family acquired Viña Maquis in 1916, with a vision to cultivate a fine wine business. The winery's main building, constructed in 1927 by Ignacio Hurtado, was one of the first concrete structures in Chile, showcasing innovative engineering for its time.

The Winery Today

In 2002, the Hurtado family modernized the winery, focusing on enhancing the quality of their wines while preserving the unique characteristics of their grapes. The new facility was designed to optimize wine production while maintaining the essence of the vineyard.

At Viña Maquis, much of the winemaking process is carried out using traditional methods. The dedicated team believes that certain stages of production require a personal touch that machinery cannot replicate, ensuring that each bottle reflects their passion and expertise.

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Antônio César Da Costa e silva
January 9, 2025
Pleasant visit, beautiful place and good wines!
jack apple
February 11, 2025
I really truly enjoyed this Winery. The wine is excellent and the location overlooks a small river. It was perfectly dreamy. I enjoyed that while being very high quality winery it was entirely approachable. Nice without being condescending or crowded. Very enjoyable, I could have spent my whole day here.
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Location

Location Viña Maquis, Fundo Los Maquis s/n, Palmilla, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins 3160000, Chile

Region

Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile

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Visiting Hours

Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 13:30, 14:30 - 17:30

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine

Grape varieties

Carmenere
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot.

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Grizly Gonzalez
Reviewed on March 1, 2025

Excellent service, Nadesca was our guide and she was excellent, her treatment and way of conducting the tour was very pleasant and she explained all the doubts and history of the vineyard.

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Raphaelle L
Reviewed on February 19, 2025

Great experience at Vina Maquis! We booked the 1h30 tour including visit + tasting of 4 glasses. There were just 2 of us with Nade, our great guide for the morning! She perfectly explained the whole history of the estate with a few anecdotes and a tour of the vines! Then the tasting, it was very professional we learned a lot of things, all in a good atmosphere We recommend +++ vina maquis to discover Chilean wines, very good value for money!

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jack apple
Reviewed on February 11, 2025

I really truly enjoyed this Winery. The wine is excellent and the location overlooks a small river. It was perfectly dreamy. I enjoyed that while being very high quality winery it was entirely approachable. Nice without being condescending or crowded. Very enjoyable, I could have spent my whole day here.

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Thirsty Duo Smith
Reviewed on February 11, 2025

First of all shout out to Diana that went out of her way to make our last minute tour reservation happen in English! Thank you so much! We had a beautiful tour of the river, vineyard & tasting with Varpu. The wine was delicious and the staff were amazing.

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John Tillotson
Reviewed on January 23, 2025

Viña Maquis was the perfect place to kick off a day of vineyard hopping. Diana greeted us with a great ‘breakfast wine’ while we waited, which definitely set the tone. The tour with Tomás around the estate was relaxed but informative, and the wine tasting was a highlight; we tried four wines each with its own unique character. It’s a beautiful spot with wines that really stand out. Definitely worth a visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Viña Maquis

Where is Viña Maquis located?

Viña Maquis is located in Rapel Valley, Chile

What type of wines does Viña Maquis produce?

Viña Maquis produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Viña Maquis?

At Viña Maquis, they cultivate Carmenere, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot..

What languages do they speak at the Viña Maquis?

At Viña Maquis they speak English, Spanish.

Do they produce organic wines at Viña Maquis?

No, Viña Maquis is not an organic wine producer.