Colchagua Wine Valley
COLCHAGUA VALLEY
At a three hour drive from Santiago, this is one of Chile’s best known wine valleys and is home to award-winning, full-bodied Cabernet, Carménère, Syrah and Malbec wines. If you wish to discover the real Chilean countryside, in the Colchagua valley you can find the beauty of a region that is rich in traditions and folklore. The main feature of Colchagua is its red wine, favored by the warm and dry climate. Enjoy the Chilean culture, pretty estates and the best wines offered by this region.
The Colchagua Valley can be visited all year round, especially during March and April, when visitors can enjoy the Wine Harvesting Festival in Chile’s wine valleys.
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Culture & Heritage
The word Colchagua comes from the native Mapuche language and means the “huala nest”, a sacred bird, worshipped by the Mapuche [...]
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Food and wine
Named Wine Valley of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine for 2005, the Colchagua Valley is home to many of Chile's [...]