Casablanca Valley: Wine Tastings & Tanino Restaurant Day Trip

Summary

Chilean vineyards cool breezes organic tastings and lunch among vines

You’ll taste organic wines in Casablanca Valley’s sunlit vineyards, meet friendly alpacas at Emiliana Winery, explore underground cellars at Casas del Bosque, and linger over lunch at Tanino Restaurant. Expect laughter with your local guide and moments where Chile’s landscape surprises you as much as its flavors do.

What’s the experience like?

First thing that surprised me — we hadn’t even left Santiago yet — was how our guide, Camila, remembered everyone’s name before we’d even hit the highway. She asked if anyone had tried Carménère before (I hadn’t), and then told us about how it almost disappeared from the world until Chile found it growing here by accident. There was this easy way she had of mixing stories with directions, like “look left for the Andes, right for the coast fog,” and suddenly you’re in Casablanca Valley without really noticing the city slip away.

At Emiliana Organic Winery, we met Diego, who handed me a piece of fresh bread still warm from somewhere out back — honestly, I could’ve just eaten that with their olive oil and called it a day. But then there were alpacas wandering around (one stared at my shoelaces for an uncomfortably long time), and Diego poured us three wines: Chardonnay first (crisp, almost salty), then Carménère (spicy but soft), and a blend I can’t pronounce but still remember the smell of. The air smelled faintly of eucalyptus and earth; I kept thinking how different it felt from any wine tasting I’d done in Europe — less formal somehow, more laughter.

We stopped next at Casas del Bosque. Down in their cellars — cool stone walls, oak barrels lined up like sleepy soldiers — our guide explained why they use clay jars for some batches. Someone asked about the difference between Chardonnoir and Chardonnay; she grinned and said, “Try both.” There was a table set up with olives and bread and that sharp green olive oil again. I’m not sure if it was the wine or just being surrounded by all those vines in late morning sun, but everything tasted brighter than usual.

Toward midday we sat outside at Tanino Restaurant. The chef came out to say hi (I think his name was Pablo?), joked about daring us to try fish with red wine — “Atrévete!” he said. I did, mostly because everyone else chickened out. The food was layered but not fussy: local fish with citrusy sauce, fresh vegetables that actually tasted like something. At one point I just zoned out watching sunlight flicker through vine leaves while people chatted around me. It’s funny what sticks with you after a day trip to Casablanca Valley — not just the flavors or views but little things like Camila laughing when someone tried to say “gracias” with a French accent.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Casablanca Valley wineries and dining

• Visit Emiliana Organic Winery
• Interact with alpacas and taste 3 wines
• Visit second winery and taste 2 blend wines
• See oak barrels and clay jars in cellars
• Visit Casas del Bosque Vineyard
• Learn and taste 4 selected wines
• Dine at Tanino Restaurant in vineyard

Top questions

How long is the Casablanca Valley wine tour from Santiago?

The full-day tour lasts approximately 8–9 hours including travel time from Santiago.

Is hotel pickup included for this Casablanca Valley tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago are included in your booking.

Which wineries do we visit on this day trip?

You’ll visit Emiliana Organic Winery and Casas del Bosque Vineyard during the tour.

Are wine tastings included in the price?

Yes, guided tastings at each winery are included in your tour fee.

Is lunch provided during the Casablanca Valley wine tour?

The group stops for lunch at Tanino Restaurant; meals are at your own expense.

Can vegetarians be accommodated at Tanino Restaurant?

Yes, Tanino offers dishes featuring local vegetables and modern cuisine options suitable for vegetarians.

Is this private or small-group?

This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 15 participants per group.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout all areas including transport and venues.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off from Santiago, entry fees to Emiliana Organic Vineyards and Casas del Bosque Vineyard with guided tastings at both wineries, plus transport by air-conditioned vehicle led by a professional local guide. Lunch is enjoyed at Tanino Restaurant within Casas del Bosque (meal cost not included) before returning to Santiago in the afternoon.