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.
 
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.
 
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.

 

Wine tours:

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.

 
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.
 
Minimum: 2 people
Duration: 4 and half hours (1½ hours in the vineyard)
Cost per person: US$ 110
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

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.
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.
Season: All year round
  • Horseriding for experienced riders.

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