Santa Cruz is a natural base for Colchagua and Apalta. Country estates and vineyards offer a choice of experiences best enjoyed slowly: two winery visits generally make a comfortable day.
Santa Cruz is a natural base for Colchagua and Apalta. Country estates and vineyards offer a choice of experiences best enjoyed slowly: two winery visits generally make a comfortable day.
Suggested base: Santa Cruz o Santiago.
Wine styles to discover: Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah y Malbec.
Signature: La Llavería visitor centre and a grape-variety garden in Colchagua.
A Viu family winery founded in 1935. Its La Llavería visitor centre and variety garden introduce grape diversity and Colchagua’s agricultural landscape.
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Signature: Apalta wines and scenery shape its visitor experience.
The project grew from Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray’s partnership in 1987. Its history is linked to ambitious wines and Apalta scenery, home to its visitor experiences.
Official winery website ↗Include in my tripSignature: Syrah takes centre stage in a different Colchagua landscape.
A Colchagua Wine Route member with vineyard experiences and a focus on Syrah. An alternative for extending the trip into another part of the valley.
Official winery website ↗Include in my tripSignature: Apalta terroir interpreted through French winemaking expertise.
The story began with Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle’s arrival in Chile in 1994. Clos Apalta’s first vintage was 1997, combining Apalta terroir with French expertise. Its story helps explain this corner of Colchagua’s international profile. Confirm the specific estate and visitor experience when booking.
Official winery website ↗Include in my tripA private journey arranged around your starting point and confirmed winery appointments. Choose one area per day and allow time for lunch and unhurried tastings.
Pickup at your Santa Cruz hotel; a reserved visit at Montes or Lapostolle; lunch in Apalta; a second experience at Viu Manent if appointments allow; return to your hotel.
Early departure from Santiago; one main winery appointment and reserved lunch; a second visit only when driving times and appointments align; afternoon return. An overnight stay in Santa Cruz allows a more relaxed pace.
Day 1: transfer to Santa Cruz, Viu Manent and local heritage. Day 2: Apalta, a booked visit at Montes or Lapostolle, lunch and return. Accommodation and admissions are quoted separately.
Pickup, vehicle, driver, waiting time and return are specified in your quote.
Winery tours, tasting flights, meals, guides and accommodation are additional unless explicitly included.
Routes are suggestions. Appointments, opening days, language, road access and prices are confirmed before booking. Winery mentions do not imply a commercial partnership.
Tell us your date, hotel, group size, preferred wines and whether you need airport pickup or a return to another city. We can quote a single transfer, a driver for the day or a multi-day journey. Harvest activities depend on the season and each producer.
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