Vintage in Chile

Autumn is approaching and so is the vintage season in the southern hemisphere. In March and April there are many wine festivals in the central valleys, where visitors can try a variety of grapes and local cuisine. Of course, traditional games, handicraft shows and the coronation of a local “wine queen” cannot be missed. Many wineries offer special tours during this time, such as “harvest tours,” where guests can closely witness the making of a vintage.

Here are Chjile´s most important wine festivals:

• Colchagua Valley: March 6th-8th in Santa Cruz. Try rather exotic grapes such as Mourvèdre, Carignan, Garnacha and Petit Verdot.
• Curicó Valley: March 19th-22th in Curicó. Chile’s most popular wine festival. Jordania is this year’s guest of honor, and adds some exotic flair to the festival.
• Casablanca Valley: April 11th-12th. This wine festival is held for the third time. Specialties here are Sauvignon Blanc und Pinot Noir.

If you would like to add a harvest tour experience to your clients’ itinerary or need more information about our wine tours, please ask your travelArt sales partner.