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Spend a day among Maipo’s historic vineyards on a guided tour that pairs cellar visits at Cousiño Macul with a premium tasting and lunch at Santa Rita. Expect scenic vineyard views, tasting notes on Casa Real, and practical tips for an effortless day trip from Santiago.
Spend a day among Maipo’s historic vineyards on a guided tour that pairs cellar visits at Cousiño Macul with a premium tasting and lunch at Santa Rita. Expect scenic vineyard views, tasting notes on Casa Real, and practical tips for an effortless day trip from Santiago.
The morning air on the Maipo slopes carries a crispness that pushes you forward — vines tilt toward the Andes as if tracking the light. On this full-day excursion travelers move from the historic stone cellars of Viña Cousiño Macul to the grand lawns and paired tastings at Santa Rita, the valley’s proud ambassadors.
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Operated by Across Experience · Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
The morning air on the Maipo slopes carries a crispness that pushes you forward — vines tilt toward the Andes as if tracking the light. On this full-day excursion travelers move from the historic stone cellars of Viña Cousiño Macul to the grand lawns and paired tastings at Santa Rita, the valley’s proud ambassadors.
Maipo Valley is often called the Bordeaux of South America: deep gravel soils, old rootstocks, and a wine history shaped by 19th-century families and irrigation canals cut from Andean melt. Geologically, the valley’s alluvial fans and porous subsoils give Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah a framework of minerality and tension. Culturally, estates like Cousiño and Santa Rita interweave European winemaking techniques with Chilean agricultural traditions — museums, century-old vats, and grafted vines tell that story.
Expect a walking cellar tour at Cousiño Macul, an artful à la carte lunch at Santa Rita’s Doña Paula Restaurant, and curated premium tastings that highlight Casa Real and rare varietals. The day is paced: an hour of guided history and cellars, then a relaxed multi-hour tasting and lunch slot.
Practical guide: wear comfortable walking shoes with grip for uneven cellar floors, bring sun protection and a light jacket for changing valley winds, and budget for lunch if you want à la carte choices. Hydrate between tastings and take notes — bottles and special cuvées are often sold only at the estates. For travelers seeking classic Chilean wines set against Andean vistas, this itinerary pairs approachable terrain with rich terroir.
Entrance fees and alcoholic tastings at Cousiño Macul are included per the itinerary; premium tastings at Santa Rita are described as an upgrade option—confirm inclusion when booking.
Lunch at Doña Paula Restaurant is not included; guests order à la carte and cover their own meal costs unless otherwise specified by the operator.
Tours typically offer pickup from Santiago meeting points or central hotels—confirm your pickup location when booking and allow time for traffic.
Cellar tours and historic buildings may include uneven floors and steps; travelers with mobility concerns should check specific accessibility details with the operator in advance.
Across Experience operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning air on the Maipo slopes carries a crispness that pushes you forward — vines tilt toward the Andes as if tracking the light. On this full-day excursion travelers move from the historic stone cellars of Viña Cousiño Macul to the grand lawns and paired tastings at Santa Rita, the valley’s proud ambassadors.
The morning air on the Maipo slopes carries a crispness that pushes you forward — vines tilt toward the Andes as if tracking the light. On this full-day excursion travelers move from the historic stone cellars of Viña Cousiño Macul to the grand lawns and paired tastings at Santa Rita, the valley’s proud ambassadors.
Maipo Valley is often called the Bordeaux of South America: deep gravel soils, old rootstocks, and a wine history shaped by 19th-century families and irrigation canals cut from Andean melt. Geologically, the valley’s alluvial fans and porous subsoils give Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah a framework of minerality and tension. Culturally, estates like Cousiño and Santa Rita interweave European winemaking techniques with Chilean agricultural traditions — museums, century-old vats, and grafted vines tell that story.
Expect a walking cellar tour at Cousiño Macul, an artful à la carte lunch at Santa Rita’s Doña Paula Restaurant, and curated premium tastings that highlight Casa Real and rare varietals. The day is paced: an hour of guided history and cellars, then a relaxed multi-hour tasting and lunch slot.
Practical guide: wear comfortable walking shoes with grip for uneven cellar floors, bring sun protection and a light jacket for changing valley winds, and budget for lunch if you want à la carte choices. Hydrate between tastings and take notes — bottles and special cuvées are often sold only at the estates. For travelers seeking classic Chilean wines set against Andean vistas, this itinerary pairs approachable terrain with rich terroir.