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Spend a day tasting the Maipo Valley’s best: a private tour through historic Viña Santa Rita and a boutique tasting at Haras de Pirque. This full-day experience pairs heritage wineries, cellar access and panoramic foothill views.
Spend a day tasting the Maipo Valley’s best: a private tour through historic Viña Santa Rita and a boutique tasting at Haras de Pirque. This full-day experience pairs heritage wineries, cellar access and panoramic foothill views.
You arrive on a low, sun-warmed plain where rows of vines march toward the Andes’ foothills and a colonial adobe sits with the quiet authority of an old estate. The day opens at Viña Santa Rita — gardens, a historic winery complex declared a national monument, and broad views across the Maipo basin — then moves uphill to boutique Haras de Pirque for a guided tour and an exclusive underground tasting.
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Operated by Servitour · Pirque, Santiago Metropolitan Region
You arrive on a low, sun-warmed plain where rows of vines march toward the Andes’ foothills and a colonial adobe sits with the quiet authority of an old estate. The day opens at Viña Santa Rita — gardens, a historic winery complex declared a national monument, and broad views across the Maipo basin — then moves uphill to boutique Haras de Pirque for a guided tour and an exclusive underground tasting.
Maipo Valley is one of Chile’s oldest viticultural regions, shaped by alluvial soils deposited from mountain runoff and a Mediterranean climate that nudges Cabernet, Carménère and Merlot toward concentrated flavors. The area’s haciendas date to the 19th century; estates like Santa Rita preserve both architecture and winemaking legacies while newer boutique cellars experiment with cellar-ageing and small-lot varietals.
Culturally, the valley balances agricultural rhythm with Santiago weekend life: expect attentive hospitality, paired regional food, and a focus on terroir-driven wines. Geology matters here — sandy loams near the river give way to rockier, drainage-rich slopes as you gain elevation.
Practically, this is a full-day private tour (8–10 hours) with included transport, guided tastings, and lunch arrangements on request. Wear comfortable walking shoes for cellar steps and gravel paths, sun protection for open patios, and carry a refillable bottle — tastings are generous and pacing helps. Book with dietary needs and preferred vineyards in advance; private pickups and infant seats are typically available. The route is gentle on fitness but rich in sensory detail: cork, toasted oak, and the faint, cool breath of the Andes off to the east.
easy.
8–10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven ground and standing during tastings.
Yes—private transport between Santiago and the wineries is included in this tour.
Yes—restaurant reservations and lunch options can be arranged if you specify dietary needs when booking.
Infants and small children are permitted; infant seats are available and family-friendly pacing is provided, but wine tastings are adults-only.
All sales are final; there are no refunds for cancellations, so confirm availability and passenger details carefully before booking.
Maipo has been a core Chilean wine-producing area since the 19th century; estates like Santa Rita combine colonial-era architecture with modern winemaking and are recognized as cultural landmarks.
Water management and soil conservation are active concerns in central Chile; many producers practice targeted irrigation, cover-cropping and restricted pesticide use to protect soils and local waterways.
Servitour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You arrive on a low, sun-warmed plain where rows of vines march toward the Andes’ foothills and a colonial adobe sits with the quiet authority of an old estate. The day opens at Viña Santa Rita — gardens, a historic winery complex declared a national monument, and broad views across the Maipo basin — then moves uphill to boutique Haras de Pirque for a guided tour and an exclusive underground tasting.
You arrive on a low, sun-warmed plain where rows of vines march toward the Andes’ foothills and a colonial adobe sits with the quiet authority of an old estate. The day opens at Viña Santa Rita — gardens, a historic winery complex declared a national monument, and broad views across the Maipo basin — then moves uphill to boutique Haras de Pirque for a guided tour and an exclusive underground tasting.
Maipo Valley is one of Chile’s oldest viticultural regions, shaped by alluvial soils deposited from mountain runoff and a Mediterranean climate that nudges Cabernet, Carménère and Merlot toward concentrated flavors. The area’s haciendas date to the 19th century; estates like Santa Rita preserve both architecture and winemaking legacies while newer boutique cellars experiment with cellar-ageing and small-lot varietals.
Culturally, the valley balances agricultural rhythm with Santiago weekend life: expect attentive hospitality, paired regional food, and a focus on terroir-driven wines. Geology matters here — sandy loams near the river give way to rockier, drainage-rich slopes as you gain elevation.
Practically, this is a full-day private tour (8–10 hours) with included transport, guided tastings, and lunch arrangements on request. Wear comfortable walking shoes for cellar steps and gravel paths, sun protection for open patios, and carry a refillable bottle — tastings are generous and pacing helps. Book with dietary needs and preferred vineyards in advance; private pickups and infant seats are typically available. The route is gentle on fitness but rich in sensory detail: cork, toasted oak, and the faint, cool breath of the Andes off to the east.