The Colchagua Valley is highly celebrated for its ripe and juicy red wines. Your biking journey will lead you to some of the region’s top wineries, making for a day filled with breathtaking scenery, great food and, of course, excellent wine.
The Colchagua Valley is highly celebrated for its ripe and juicy red wines. Your biking journey will lead you to some of the region’s top wineries, making for a day filled with breathtaking scenery, great food and, of course, excellent wine.
Your driver will meet you at your hotel to begin our adventure. You will drive approximately two hours south on the Pan-American Highway, through the marvelous agricultural heart of the Central Valley, before arriving to the eastern end of the Colchagua Valley. In the late nineteenth century, during the era of immense mining wealth in Chile, important families introduced fine wine varieties of French origin – primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot and Malbec – to the long, thin country. Since then, and especially during the mid-1990s during Chile’s rebirth as a quality wine producer, this area has developed into one of the most important wine regions in South America.
Your first stop will be at the Estampa winery for a tour and tasting. With a rich history dating back over a century, Estampa is the first winery in Chile dedicated to assemblage (blend) wines. The architecture of the Estampa winery features an avant-garde design, which houses cutting-edge winemaking equipment.
Next, you’ll pedal to family-run Viu Manent winery, where you will have lunch. Founded in 1935, Viu Manent’s core philosophy is centered in attention to detail, respect for the environment, and honoring history and tradition while embracing innovation and modernity to support continued excellence.
Following your meal, you will pedal the short distance to Neyen Winery. Founded on the site of one of the region’s pioneering wineries dating back to the 19th century, Neyen is today the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Its Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1890 have deep roots and now produce excellent fruit. Renowned enologists Patrick Valette and Eduardo Silva serve as consultants, employing art, precision, and passion achieve the maximum expression of the vines, varieties, and unique terroir.
Late afternoon transfer back to Santiago.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Meals Included: Lunch
Recommended trip combinations:
This tour is available every day during the months of October thru April, however, we recommend November thru April as the best time of year to enjoy this tour.
Price per Person (US$): $446.00
*based on a minimum of 2 travelers
*Prices valid through August 31st, 2015.
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