Cuatro Almas Wines
Winery in the Maipo Valley, offering various bookable experiences: vineyard walks with tasting, pairings with chocolate or lunch, and a multi-hour sunset tour with BBQ.
Chile
Maipo Vale
Valley
The Maipo Valley begins on the southern outskirts of Santiago and is one of Chile's most traditional wine regions.
by Felix Gillen
The Maipo Valley begins on the southern outskirts of Santiago and is one of Chile's most traditional wine regions. Between Pirque, Buin, and Alto Jahuel lie historic estates such as Concha y Toro and Santa Rita, known for Cabernet Sauvignon from the Andean foothills.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Discover the most important sights and attractions
Mirador Viña El Principal
Viewpoint at El Principal Winery in Alto Maipo near Pirque. The winery offers tours by 4x4 through the vineyards with a subsequent tasting, by prior appointment.
Museo Andino
The museum, opened in 2006, on the grounds of Viña Santa Rita in Alto Jahuel, showcases over 3,000 archaeological objects from indigenous cultures of Chile, spanning from Arica in the north to the south and Rapa Nui. Key collections include those on the Arica culture and the Mapuche. You can combine your visit with a guided tour of the winery.
Attraction
Viña Concha y Toro
The main estate of Chile's largest wine producer is in Pirque, featuring a 19th-century mansion and park. Tours end in the Casillero del Diablo cellar; on weekends, you should book early.
Attraction
Viña Haras de Pirque
The winery is located on a slope at the foot of the Andes in Pirque. The winery's cellar building is horseshoe-shaped, a nod to the founding family's tradition of horse breeding. Choose from several tours through the vineyards and cellar, including tastings in the barrel cellar, some featuring dinner at sunset; book ahead. The estate's restaurant overlooks the Maipo Valley.
Essen & Trinken
Simple burger joint on road G-413 in Pirque. Convenient for a quick meal between two wineries.
Simple restaurant on road G-437 in Pirque. An uncomplicated stop for a break between two wineries.
The taproom of the Tübinger craft brewery is located right next to the brewery in El Principal, Pirque. On the large, green terrace, you can get the full selection of house beers on tap, plus food.
Dining in the Maipo Valley
The Maipo Valley is Chile's oldest wine region, located just outside Santiago. Its estates offer good dining and are packed on weekends.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The valley's flagship, especially in Alto Maipo at the Andes foothills. At nearly every tasting, it's the starting point.
Restaurants on the estates
Some estates offer their own restaurants, such as Haras de Pirque with a terrace overlooking the valley. Booking is recommended.
Guided Tours and Tastings
Many wineries offer programs with cellar tours, tastings, and sometimes meals, almost always by reservation. This can be easily planned as a half-day trip from Santiago. Clarify beforehand who drives.
History and Culture in the Maipo Valley
Viticulture has existed in the valley since the Spanish colonial era, taking its present form from the mid-19th century onwards. Families such as Cousiño, Concha y Toro, and Undurraga established estates and imported vines from Europe, including Cabernet Sauvignon from France. Matías Cousiño acquired Hacienda Macul in 1856, and Francisco Undurraga founded his estate in 1885, having a French landscape architect design a park around 1890. You can visit some of these properties on guided tours, for example, in Pirque or Alto Jahuel.The valley's most famous legend is told by Concha y Toro itself: To deter thieves from his finest wine, the founder supposedly spread the rumor that the devil resided in the cellar. This tale gave rise to the brand name Casillero del Diablo, and the cellar is now part of the visitor tour.
Exploring the Maipo Valley
From Santiago to the ValleyThe wineries in Alto Maipo are only 30 to 60 minutes from the city center. For Concha y Toro in Pirque, take Metro Line 4 to the Plaza de Puente Alto terminal station and from there a taxi or bus to Pirque. Other wineries like Santa Rita in Alto Jahuel are practically only accessible by car, taxi, or tour.Practical TipsTours: Many agencies in Santiago offer half-day tours including transport and visits to one or two wineries.Taxis and Ride Services: Uber and Cabify operate in the valley, but for the return trip from the countryside, you should arrange a pickup in advance.Rental Car: recommended if you want to combine several wineries or visit Cajón del Maipo. Chile has strict blood alcohol limits.Reservations: Tours have fixed times and are often fully booked on weekends.
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