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Wine
is to Chile as the Eiffel tower is to Paris, because is part
of its tradition and a source of great pride.
Varieties of Cármenér,
Merlot, Cabernet Souvignon, Souvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
are frequently awarded at the most prestigious international
fairs.
If you wish to taste
and to know how Chilean wine is produced, we invite you to
follow one of the wine routes. The largest wine producing
area is near Santiago due to special geographics and climatc
characteristics.
The
first option is a tour to Colchagua area, where you can visit
six vineyards with wine tasting, visit the Colchagua Museum
of the Wine or El Huique House and eat lunch.
The tour begin in San Fernando, a city placed 142 Km. from
Santiago.
The
second option include visits to vineyards of international
reputation, covering the area between Talca (257 Km. from
Santiago) and Linares. In this valley (El Maule), there are
11 vineyards offering tours that combine museums, traditional
farm houses, typical villages, horseback rides up the mountainsides
and lunch.
If
you have only a short time, to visit vineyard inside Santiago,
as Counsiño Macul, Santa Carolina or Concha
y Toro, are excellent option. All they are placed near
to Americo Vespucio Sur Ave.
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