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Matetic
Vineyards is located in Rosario Valley, a sub division of San Antonio
Valley, 120 kilometers from Santiago between Casablanca and San Antonio.
This completely enclosed valley, which is 9,000 hectares in length
and perpendicular to the ocean, features extraordinary light and possesses
the ideal climatic and topographic conditions for both red and white
wines. The first 56 planted hectares are in all-organic soils and
are producing 100 percent natural grapes.
The Matetic family, in effort to integrate tourism and the production
of fine wine, offers a complementary program perfect for the wine-loving
public.
The visit begins in the winery where tourists are cordially welcomed
by a bilingual guide to tour the entire wine-making facility and enjoy
the panoramic views of the vineyards. The tour culminates with a wine
tasting in the subterranean tasting room, where wines and accessories
are available for sale. |
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History
The story of Matetic Vineyards began in 1999 when the Matetic family
decided to diversify their business and enter the world of viniculture
in Rosario Valley, a stretch of land blessed with a promising climate
and equally favorable soils. From the earliest stages of the winery,
it was decided that a skilled team of professionals would be responsible
for this project, and that is why winemaker Rodrigo Soto, with winemaking
advisor Ken Bernanrds and production advisor Ann Kraemer, were brought
together at the end of 2000 with the task of producing high-quality
Matetic Vineyards wines. They have succeeded. |
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The
Winery
The new Matetic Vineyards winery, designed by the Matetic Vineyards
team in cooperation with architect Lawrence Odfjdell, is a state-of-the-art
winemaking facility, constructed so as to complement its glorious
setting. In other words, harmony has been reached between the winery's
organic agricultural practices and the natural landscape of the valley.
This winery, which has a 300 thousand-liter capacity, relies on a
gravitational-flow design that optimizes management of the grapes
brought in from the nearby vineyards. During a tour, visitors can
learn about the different phases of wine production while appreciating
stunning views of the vineyards and the beautiful Rosario Valley. |
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Wine tours:
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At 8 a.m. pick from your hotel and drive towards the Casa Blanca
Valley (120 km). Upon arrival guided tour visiting the vineyard
and tasting. Return to your hotel.
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| Includes:
private round trip transportation from Santiago - Bilingual expert
guide - Tour of the winery's facilities with an explanation of winemaking,
bottling, and wine storage - At the end of the tour, guests will sample
two reserve wines of the Corralillo line. |
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| Minimum: |
2 people |
| Duration: |
4 and half hours (1½ hours
in the vineyard) |
| Cost per person:
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US$ 110 |
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| At 8 a.m.
pick from your hotel and drive towards the Casa Blanca Valley (120
km). Visit en route to Veramonte Vineyard and tasting. Later continue
to Matetic Vineyard. Upon arrival guided tour visiting the vineyard
and tasting. Return to your hotel. |
| Includes:
private round trip transportation from Santiago - Bilingual expert
guide - Tour of the winery's facilities with an explanation of winemaking,
bottling, and wine storage - Soft horse riding - At the end of the
tour, guests will sample two reserve wines of the Corralillo line. |
Description
for horse riding: experience is recommended.
The short ride last one to two hours, with a 30-minute break snacks.
Terrain includes ravines and hilltops and spectacular views of Rosario
Valley. Only five or six guests per ride. |
| Minimum: |
2 people |
| Duration: |
6 hours (3 hours in the vineyard) |
| Cost per person: |
US$150 |
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Hiking: Trails, which cut through native forests, mountains,
hills, valleys, ravines, and plains, are all well-marked, perfect
for self-guided walks ranging from 1½ to 2 hours in duration.
Canopy: Sail over the native forest and ravines of the property
along 250 meters of cable. Seven anchor points, special monitors and
security equipment-harnesses, gloves, and helmets-ensure a safe ride.
This circuit runs in parallel with the nature interpretation trail.
Standard bike: A 20-to 30-minute circuit through the property.
The path, approximately 3,000 meters long and two meters wide at its
narrowest, runs past small farms, through prairies and over bridges,
with periodic rest stations. The bikes are standard, model 1939.
Mountain bike: A 1½- to 2-hour circuit through different
types of terrain such as valleys, mountains, and river beds. There
are also ramps for jumping, security fences, equilibrium trail in
the gorges and a lookout and tunnel for more expert riders. Beautiful
lookouts are located within both the native and introduced forests.
The path, 5,000 meters in length, is 50 cm wide.
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| Schedules:
Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. |
Reservations
must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Reservations at different times are possible with at least one week's
notice.
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| Season:
All year round |
- Horseriding for experienced riders.
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