Spend a day exploring wineries and discovering their processes in the Maipo Valley. Visit 2 famous Chilean estates, including the globally recognized Concha y Toro, and taste their wares as you tour each vineyard and learn about the primary varietals of the region.
Get picked up from your hotel and drive away from the bustle of Santiago City into the lush hills of the Maipo Valley. The region, which touches the foothills of the Andes in the east and reaches toward the coast in the west, is one of the oldest winemaking areas in Chile and includes over 7,302 acres (2,955 ha) of vineyards. Stop first at Undurraga, . Visit the winery's museum to see historic machinery, and tour through the current facility to learn the winemaking process. In an incredible basement, observe the family's private wine collection and get the chance to taste some of their finest vintages.
After take a break for lunch on your own, and then head for Concha y Toro in the afternoon. The largest producer of wines from Latin America, Concha y Toro features an enormous estate with roots in all of Chile's major wine regions. Enjoy a glass of wine as you tour the grounds with a guide, seeing the vineyard's park, gardens, and impressive estate house. Following your walk, you're invited to savor a glass of cabernet sauvignon, along with samples of other Latin American wines.