Chile’s most coastal wine region, the San Antonio Valley is a relatively new appellation, but one that is increasingly capturing international attention for the quality of its aromatic white wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Gris, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer) and spicy reds (Pinot Noir and cool-climate Syrah). In addition to great wine, San Antonio’s hidden backroads provides some of the best cycling in Chile’s Central Valley.
Bike through the vineyards at Matetic
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your Santiago hotel to set out towards the coast and the San Antonio Valley. You will first pedal through the quaint village of Lagunillas where you will turn east and gently climb into the foothills of the coastal range. Here, you will access the private farmlands of the Rosario Valley which belong to the Matetic Winery. This is a fun route with stretches of dirt roads and the chance to explore the property’s antique winery, Coralillo, before arriving to the state-of-the-art facilities of the winery that Wine & Spirits magazine called a “great ambassador” for Chilean wine on the world stage. You’ll enjoy a tasting of Matetic’s distinctive wines before enjoying a gourmet picnic.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to Santiago.
Meals Included: Lunch
Explore the vines of Matetic
This tour is available Tuesday thru Saturday, September thru May. We recommend November thru April as the best time of year for this tour.
Price per Person (US$): $409.00
*based on a minimum of 2 travelers
*Price valid through August 31st, 2015.
Tasting at Matetic
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