The Heart of Chilean Wine: Santa Cruz plus Viu Manent

Start time: 8:00 am

• One of the most famous wine regions in the country, the Colchagua Valley, located in the heart of the Central Valley, 160 kilometers from Santiago, is the epicenter of wine production in Chile. Production began here shortly after the Spanish conquest in the mid-16th century with the introduction of vineyards by Jesuit missionaries. The mining boom at the end of the 19th century brought wealth and noble grapes of French origin. The area is known for its award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, and Carmenere.
• After a three-hour drive to Santa Cruz, the capital of the region, we first stop at Viña Santa Cruz. Here you will see the place where the Body connects with the Soul. He begins his journey by conquering the body.
• In the variety garden you will learn how to differentiate your varieties, then continue to their cellar to learn about the wine making process and enjoy tasting three of their exclusive wines. Then you will know the Alma using the cable car to enjoy the most incredible views on the way to Cerro El Chaman. There, you will learn first-hand how the Aymara, Mapuche and Rapa Nui cultures lived in harmony with nature and their environment through their rituals and beliefs. But above all, you will meet your guides Machi and Chaman, the inspiration behind the vineyard's wines.
• After Viña Santa Cruz, there will be time for lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
• In the afternoon, we will visit Viu Manent Vineyard, a model for wine tourism in Chile. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for an extraordinary experience visiting the historic Malbec Hall, gardens, and wineries. Explore the wine shop and craft emporium.
• The visit ends with a tasting of the best wines from the vineyard. Internationally recognized for the quality of its wines, Viu Manent is particularly famous for its Malbec.