Casablanca Valley Wine Route
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Matthew V
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Feb 2016 • Solo
I couldn't find this information anywhere, so I thought I would share here. I decided at the last minute to explore Casablanca and didn't have a car and couldn't get on a tour, so I had to figure it out by myself.
First, decide which wineries you want to go to. I went to Casas del Bosque and Kingston and both were good. I like Kingston more because the guide, Fransisco, was very personable and made the experience all the better.
When picking wineries keep in mind that most don't do just tastings like in Canada and the US. You will have to go on a full tour in most places. I would plan for two hours per winery, so you can visit three or four per day. Most of the wineries are open 10 to 6 on Saturday and Sunday and from 9 to 4:30 during the week. The ones I went to also all had English speaking guides. The wineries prefer you make reservations beforehand because they have set times they run tours. I didn't and was able to get into the tastings and tours I wanted, but I had to wait about half an hour both times for the set time. If I were doing it again I would have made reservations.
To get to Casablanca there are buses running out of Copropietarios Terminal Rodoviarío Valpa. Pullman and Turbus both run buses to Casablanca and they leave about once an hour. The buses I saw left at 45 minutes after the hour. One way on the bus costs 1300 pesos. The bus trip takes 45 minutes.
The bus will stop in Plaza del Armas in Casablanca. From there you will need to get a taxi from the north side of the plaza to the winery. They charge about 3000 pesos.
After you get to the winery and do you tour, you can ask the winery to call you a taxi to take you to the next winery or to the plaza to catch the bus back.
Hope this helps someone save the frustration and time it took me to figure out :).
First, decide which wineries you want to go to. I went to Casas del Bosque and Kingston and both were good. I like Kingston more because the guide, Fransisco, was very personable and made the experience all the better.
When picking wineries keep in mind that most don't do just tastings like in Canada and the US. You will have to go on a full tour in most places. I would plan for two hours per winery, so you can visit three or four per day. Most of the wineries are open 10 to 6 on Saturday and Sunday and from 9 to 4:30 during the week. The ones I went to also all had English speaking guides. The wineries prefer you make reservations beforehand because they have set times they run tours. I didn't and was able to get into the tastings and tours I wanted, but I had to wait about half an hour both times for the set time. If I were doing it again I would have made reservations.
To get to Casablanca there are buses running out of Copropietarios Terminal Rodoviarío Valpa. Pullman and Turbus both run buses to Casablanca and they leave about once an hour. The buses I saw left at 45 minutes after the hour. One way on the bus costs 1300 pesos. The bus trip takes 45 minutes.
The bus will stop in Plaza del Armas in Casablanca. From there you will need to get a taxi from the north side of the plaza to the winery. They charge about 3000 pesos.
After you get to the winery and do you tour, you can ask the winery to call you a taxi to take you to the next winery or to the plaza to catch the bus back.
Hope this helps someone save the frustration and time it took me to figure out :).
Written 8 February 2016
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Burten
Oradell12 contributions
Aug 2013
Took local bus in Valpariso to intercity bus terminal
Then bus to Casablanca 1200 pesos.
Trip is 45 minutes arrive in Casablanca and take cab across from terminal to winery.
We went to Casa del Bosque cost 2 peso three minutes
Tour was 12000 peso 3hrs and worth every peso
Avoid the tour company much more fun to explore on your own
Then bus to Casablanca 1200 pesos.
Trip is 45 minutes arrive in Casablanca and take cab across from terminal to winery.
We went to Casa del Bosque cost 2 peso three minutes
Tour was 12000 peso 3hrs and worth every peso
Avoid the tour company much more fun to explore on your own
Written 5 August 2013
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Nanneb
37 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
I arrived late to Santiago hence I couldnt find enough info how to get to Casablanca area next day to explore the wineries without being on a expensive tour. I took Tur Bus to Valparaiso and realised that the bus just passed the Emiliana Winery which I so wanted to see (organic wines etc) , once in Valparaiso a local person told me to take a taxi that had "casablanca" written on the taxi and once in Casablanca , just take a normal taxi to the wineries u wanted to see. Unfortunately I run out of time to do this, but next time I will def do this. The taxi from Valparaiso to Casablanca according to the local person would have been only CLP3000 one way plus cheap taxi to the winery .... I wish I would have known this before because the Emiliana Winery does such a beautiful wines ... Next time ! I hope this helps anyone who is looking to do the wineries cheaper. If u haven't tried Emiliana Wineries ... Pls do so !!!
Written 25 March 2013
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larry s
Pittsboro, NC340 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
Vina Matetic. Nice combinations of both red and white.
Vina Mar. We tasted the flight of 3 Sparkling wines. These were all impressive..especially the one based mainly on Sauvigon Blanc. The server was very cordial and quire informative. His English was excellent
Vina Indomitable. Beautiful winery in a Moorish style building that sets high on a hill. We had the least expensive flight which included a Sauvigon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvigon . All were excellent and highly enjoyed
Vina Emiliana. This was the most HORRIBLE experience of the day. We walked into the tasting room and went to the tasting bar. There was a group of 4 on one side and 2 people on the other side....thus there were only 6 other people tasting. The server totally ignored me. I waited 10 minutes and he still had not spoken to me. Finally one of the people setting next to me informed me I needed to go to the cashier and pay for a tasting so I went to the cashier who was talking to another person and totally ignored me. Bottom line: I was in this winery for 15 minutes and totally ignored. I have tasted wine all over the world and this was the most rude treatment I have ever experienced.
Vina Mar. We tasted the flight of 3 Sparkling wines. These were all impressive..especially the one based mainly on Sauvigon Blanc. The server was very cordial and quire informative. His English was excellent
Vina Indomitable. Beautiful winery in a Moorish style building that sets high on a hill. We had the least expensive flight which included a Sauvigon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvigon . All were excellent and highly enjoyed
Vina Emiliana. This was the most HORRIBLE experience of the day. We walked into the tasting room and went to the tasting bar. There was a group of 4 on one side and 2 people on the other side....thus there were only 6 other people tasting. The server totally ignored me. I waited 10 minutes and he still had not spoken to me. Finally one of the people setting next to me informed me I needed to go to the cashier and pay for a tasting so I went to the cashier who was talking to another person and totally ignored me. Bottom line: I was in this winery for 15 minutes and totally ignored. I have tasted wine all over the world and this was the most rude treatment I have ever experienced.
Written 12 January 2014
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Haslam13
Sarteano, Italy1 contribution
A short tour that lasted about 45 minutes of the Bio-Dynamic and Organic vineyard all in english (we requested that it was in english). The cost was $11.000 per person for the cheese and wine tasting and the tour. The wine was incredible and the cheese was delicious. We went on the 12pm tour and left at around 1:45pm, an excellent thing to do and a must see whilst in Chile.
Written 29 December 2010
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Rebecca W
Hamilton, New Zealand154 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
My partner and I got a bus (CLP280) from the centre of Valpo to the bus station. From there we caught a bus to the centre plaza in Casablanca, operated by Tur bus, for CLP1000. The bus we got left at 12:55pm. We then got a taxi to Emiliana Vineyard for CLP6000. The taxis charge CLP400 per rural km, so for a ballpark figure of how much your taxi would cost check the kms between the centre plaza and the winery you wish to visit. There is a taxi stand at the plaza, so it's easy to find a ride!
We arrived at Emiliana Vineyard at 2:20pm, and without a reservation managed to get on the 2:30pm tour. This lasted around an hour and 10 minutes and cost CLP16000, with tastings of four wines at the end (2 whites and 2 reds, all yum!). The tour price seemed a bit steep to us but hey, YOLO.
After we finished the tour we bought a bottle of the wine we liked (CLP6990, though cheaper are available) and went to eat our packed lunch under the trees. Emiliana has beautiful grounds, so even if you don't want to do a tour I'd recommend buying a bottle of wine and enjoying the sunshine here!
Once the place had closed and we were the last ones left, we asked the lovely people at the winery (who speak fantastic English) to call us a taxi, and this taxi back cost CLP5000. We then waited at the centre plaza for around 5 minutes for a bus going to Valpo, which cost us CLP1000 each.
All in all a really nice outing for less than the price of an organised tour! Easy peasy!
We arrived at Emiliana Vineyard at 2:20pm, and without a reservation managed to get on the 2:30pm tour. This lasted around an hour and 10 minutes and cost CLP16000, with tastings of four wines at the end (2 whites and 2 reds, all yum!). The tour price seemed a bit steep to us but hey, YOLO.
After we finished the tour we bought a bottle of the wine we liked (CLP6990, though cheaper are available) and went to eat our packed lunch under the trees. Emiliana has beautiful grounds, so even if you don't want to do a tour I'd recommend buying a bottle of wine and enjoying the sunshine here!
Once the place had closed and we were the last ones left, we asked the lovely people at the winery (who speak fantastic English) to call us a taxi, and this taxi back cost CLP5000. We then waited at the centre plaza for around 5 minutes for a bus going to Valpo, which cost us CLP1000 each.
All in all a really nice outing for less than the price of an organised tour! Easy peasy!
Written 20 November 2017
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Hnybnch
New York City42 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
My husband and I had a long layover in Santiago on our way home after a 3-week trip to Chile, so decided to rent a car and drive to the Casablanca Valley wine district for a luxury lunch (anticipating a too-late airline dinner). We stopped at the first vineyard - which didn't have a restaurant - but recommended Casa Botha just down the road (Ruta 68 at KM 63). Imagine Provence or Tuscany, with fine food and fine wine, personally created and served by David Botha, his wife and staff, ingredients fresh from the garden and wine perfectly paired. Arrive before 2 and you might also get lots of individual attention and still have time for a trip to Isla Negra on the Pacific coast, and still make it back early for your plane!
Written 6 November 2011
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Norb W
Tucson, AZ255 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
We drove in from Valpariso, Chile for our day tour of the Casablanca wine country. Coming down the hill into Casablanca, the field were a beautiful green, with vineyards as far as the eye could see. We turned off the highway and drove through vineyards for about 1/2 mile when we saw the Vina Del Mar Estate. A very large beautiful white building the reminded us of a Southern Plantation home in the Southern US. Were greeted by the staff, who escorted us inside. The main floor was a beautiful white marble floor with a beautiful staircase up to the second floor. Our tour began outside by the vineyard where they explained the variety of grapes they grow. The specialize in the white wines grapes, as it is the best climate for that variety. They do grow some red wine grapes to be able to have a variety. He also demonstrated the watering system them use, a drip system, and also how they protect the vineyard in the event of frost. The vineyard keeper will turn on an overhead water misting system to keep the frost from settling on the plants.We then went back inside downstairs to the cellar where the process begins. We were shown the initial aging process and then went to the final aging area where the wine is in wooden barrels. They also make a sparkling wine which is aged differently, in bottles cork end down. There is sediment that will go down to the top. At the proper time, the bottle is removed and then the neck is flash frozen by liquid nitrogen, cap is removed with the sediment attached and immediately corked for the final aging.
While we were downstairs, the staff had place 3 wines glasses at each setting for tasting. We tasted the white wine first, then the red wine, Merlot, and lastly the sparkling wine. Our host asked which one we enjoyed, and the majority said "The Red Wine", He had quite a surprised. We were then given the opportunity to buy some wine, which everyone did, at a very reasonable price. It was a very interesting morning.
We then drove back to the highway and continued towards Santiago through the vineyard region, and turn off to the left and continued to drive several miles through vineyards until we came to another very large beautiful building. This was the El Cuadro Winery. We were greeted by the staff and escorted into the building. As we entered we were greeted by a musical group playing local native music and singing songs. We were seated at table for lunch. One of the first items served was wine from their vineyard, red or white, and they kept the glasses full. As lunch was served, eight dances couples appeared in native costumes and performed their local native dances, which were lively, beautiful and very entertaining. At the end of lunch we were escorted to the vineyard garden. There were 23 different varieties grapes displayed and our guide explained each variety and how each is used in making and blending wines. At the end, we wend into the gift shop, to purchase wine and/or other items special to the area.
Both winery were outstanding, each unique and a nice combination tour of the area. It was a day to remember.
While we were downstairs, the staff had place 3 wines glasses at each setting for tasting. We tasted the white wine first, then the red wine, Merlot, and lastly the sparkling wine. Our host asked which one we enjoyed, and the majority said "The Red Wine", He had quite a surprised. We were then given the opportunity to buy some wine, which everyone did, at a very reasonable price. It was a very interesting morning.
We then drove back to the highway and continued towards Santiago through the vineyard region, and turn off to the left and continued to drive several miles through vineyards until we came to another very large beautiful building. This was the El Cuadro Winery. We were greeted by the staff and escorted into the building. As we entered we were greeted by a musical group playing local native music and singing songs. We were seated at table for lunch. One of the first items served was wine from their vineyard, red or white, and they kept the glasses full. As lunch was served, eight dances couples appeared in native costumes and performed their local native dances, which were lively, beautiful and very entertaining. At the end of lunch we were escorted to the vineyard garden. There were 23 different varieties grapes displayed and our guide explained each variety and how each is used in making and blending wines. At the end, we wend into the gift shop, to purchase wine and/or other items special to the area.
Both winery were outstanding, each unique and a nice combination tour of the area. It was a day to remember.
Written 25 February 2015
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PioneroTravel
Santiago, Chile5 contributions
The Casablanca Valley, is located between the Coastal Mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. Just 45 minutes from Santiago, you will be able to visit a number o different vineyards, some of which have grown since 1875. It was only in the 1980’s when the true potential of this Valley discovered when it was determine that the soils and the conditions were in many ways similar to the Valleys in California. This valley is characterized by alternating short, relatively rainy winters and long, continually dry summers. The valley is oriented in such a way that daily ocean breezes cool the grapes on the vines and result in intensely fruity wines, specially whites.
Written 2 September 2010
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RCANipper
Medford, NJ12 contributions
Mar 2015
We toured some of the Wineries of the Casablanca Valley while staying in Santiago, Chile, prior to a Celebrity Cruise through the Panama Canal to Miami. We visited Veramonte, Emiliana, and Morande wineries, representing a diverse sampling of viniculture techniques and methods. We sampled several red wines, and the most interesting was definitely Carmenere! Originally one of the five classic Bordeaux grapes, Carmenere died out in France due to the Phylloxera plague of 1867. Some rootstock had been transplanted to South America, and flourished there. For many years, Carmenere grapes were mistaken for Merlot, until DNA tests proved otherwise in 1994. The Chilean Department of Agriculture officially recognized Carmenere as a distinct variety in 1998. Wine made from the Carmenere grape, chiefly in the Casablanca, Colchagua, Rapel, and Maipo Valleys is deep crimson in color, with medium body and peppery overtones. It is delicious, and has become one of our favorite wines. Each winery added varying hints of oak by aging the wine in French or American oak casks for several months to over a year before bottling. Carmenere is also used to blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A particularly tasty blend called Coyam is produced by Emiliana (a biodynamic winery) and includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and a trace of Mourvedre. We had a great time tasting a wonderful late harvest Sauvignon Blanc at the House of Morande, and several varietals at Veramonte. Since our return home from Chile, we have discovered that Carmenere is readily available and very reasonably priced, and that Chilean wines are everywhere! We have fond memories of this tour, and as a result, drink Carmenere often.
Written 29 September 2015
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does anyone have recommendations for a driver. We don't necessarily need a wine tour, but would like a van or other vehicle that could comfortably accommodate our group of four. Thanks!
Written 4 January 2017
Could you tell me all the vineyards that are in Casablanca valley? There are some small ones we would like to visit
Richard Proulx
Written 21 March 2016
WE are visiting Chile and will arrive in Santiago 5 days before we take a cruise out of Valpariso. We are staying two nights in Casa Blanca and another two nights in San Felipe and then going into Valpariso. We have hotels already booked. Private cars want over $700 USD to take us from Santiago to Casa Blanca, from Casa Blanca to San Felipe and then San Felipe to Valpariso. So my question is whether I can or should rent a car at the Santiago airport and drop it off in Valpariso or if there is reasonably priced taxi, bus, train combination to get me to my destinations. I would appreciate getting advice from experienced travelers in that area. Also, if I rent a car, do I need an International driver's license?
Written 23 September 2015
Lola P
Nantes, France
Hi everyone,
I would like to visit wineries in Casablanca valley but I don't wan't spend to much money for the transfer transport between wineries. Does anyone has a contact of taxis in casablanca to do that ?
thanks
Written 30 March 2015
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