Casablanca Valley: 3 Vineyard Wine Tasting Day Trip with Pickup

Summary

Casablanca valley wine tour with tastings and vineyard lunch

You’ll taste organic reds and whites at three Casablanca Valley vineyards, stroll among grapevines with a local guide, and end your day lingering over lunch at Casa del Bosque. Expect moments that surprise you—a cheese plate paired with chocolate or stories from winemakers—and time to soak up the scenery before heading back.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed getting out of the car in Casablanca Valley was how the air actually smelled faintly green—like wild herbs and a bit of earth after last night’s rain. Our guide, Carla, waved us over with a grin (she’d already picked a sprig of something from the roadside to show us). We started at Emiliana Vineyard, where everything felt calm and unhurried. There was this moment when I held a glass of their white—crisp, kind of citrusy—and the cheese plate arrived with a chunk of chocolate on it. Didn’t expect that combo, but Carla said it’s the way locals do it. She was right. The chocolate just worked.

We drove maybe fifteen minutes to William Cole next. The road cut through fields that looked like patchwork—some vines still tangled from winter, some already showing new leaves. At William Cole, our host (Miguel? Mario? I’m terrible with names) walked us along the rows and told stories about harvests gone wrong or right. He let us touch the grape skins—rougher than I thought—and poured us a red that tasted almost smoky. There was this old dog sleeping under one of the barrels; nobody seemed to mind he was there.

By lunchtime we were hungry enough to order pretty much everything at Casa del Bosque (lunch is not included in the tour price, just so you know). The restaurant overlooked more vines and the tables outside were all taken by Chilean families celebrating something or other—lots of laughter, clinking glasses, kids running around. I tried to pronounce “cazuela” properly; Carla laughed and corrected me gently. Sitting there, sun on my arms, glass in hand—I still think about that view sometimes when I open a bottle at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit three Casablanca Valley vineyards

• Tour Veramonte vineyard
• Walk among grape trees
• Visit wine cellars
• Taste three glasses of Veramonte wine
• Visit Indomita vineyard
• Visit Viña Mar vineyard

Top questions

How many vineyards are included on this Casablanca Valley wine tour?

The tour visits three vineyards in Casablanca Valley for wine tasting.

Is lunch included in the Casablanca Valley wine tasting day trip?

Lunch at Casa del Bosque is not included; it’s paid separately at the restaurant.

Are wine tastings included in all three vineyards?

Tastings are included at two vineyards; lunch is enjoyed at the third vineyard but tasting may not be included there.

Does this Casablanca Valley wine tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, round-trip private transfer is included for your convenience.

Can children join this Casablanca Valley vineyard tour?

Children can join if accompanied by an adult but must be 18 or older to participate in wine tastings.

How far is Casablanca Valley from Santiago?

The valley is about an hour’s drive from Santiago depending on traffic.

What’s included

Your day includes bottled water for the drive, round-trip private transfer from your hotel or meeting point in Santiago, guided tours and tastings at two renowned Casablanca Valley vineyards—with both red and white wines plus local cheese and chocolate pairings—before ending with free time for lunch (not included) at Casa del Bosque’s vineyard restaurant.