Half-day wine tasting tour: Casas del Bosque from Santiago

235 hectares of cold-climate vines, 70 kilometers from the city

A half-day wine tour from Santiago to Casas del Bosque vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, 70 kilometers away, includes hotel pickup, a local guide, and tastings of white and red wines grown in the vineyard's unique cold climate. The Cuneo family founded the estate in 1993 on land named for its ancient forests and adobe houses. You walk the vineyard grounds, learn how the wines are made, and taste the varieties the region is known for (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah) plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere sourced from other valleys. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Casas del Bosque Vineyard and Wine Tasting

• Travel from Santiago to Casablanca Valley
• Explore Casas del Bosque vineyard
• Learn vineyard history from local guide
• Taste cold climate wines

The experience

Four hours is enough to move through the vineyard without rushing. The tour starts with hotel pickup in Santiago and the drive to Casablanca Valley, 70 kilometers west and 30 kilometers from the port city of Valparaíso. Casas del Bosque sits on 235 hectares dedicated to cold-climate varieties: the kind that thrive in the cooler air near the coast, producing wines with sharper acidity and more delicate fruit than warmer regions grow. A local guide walks you through the grounds, past the ancient pine and olive forests and white adobe houses that gave the vineyard its name, and explains the history and production methods the Cuneo family brought from Italy when they founded the estate in 1993.

The tasting is the core of the afternoon. You'll sample Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah all produced on the estate's own vineyards, plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere that come from carefully managed vineyards in Maipo, Colchagua and Cachapoal valleys. The guide explains what makes each one distinct: how the cold climate shapes the flavor, what the winemaking process does to the final bottle. This is not a rushed tasting line. The guide is there to answer questions and the pace lets you actually taste the differences between the wines.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group. Minimum age is 18 to participate in the tastings. Afternoon and morning departures both run, so you can choose the time that fits your schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago.
• a local guide speaking English or Spanish.
• tastings of five estate wines plus two wines from partner vineyards in other regions.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TAC Turismo

Is this one for you?The afternoon departure works well if you want to start your day in Santiago and still have the morning free. The morning slot suits an earlier schedule or if you prefer to taste wines before lunch. Either way, the fixed pickup time and return to your hotel means you're not managing the logistics yourself. Just showing up and tasting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How far is Casas del Bosque from Santiago?

Casas del Bosque is located 70 kilometers from Santiago in the Casablanca Valley, and sits 30 kilometers from Valparaíso. The drive from your hotel is included in the tour.

What wines will I taste at Casas del Bosque?

You'll taste Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah produced on the vineyard's 235 hectares, plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere from other valleys in the region. The cold climate near the coast is what gives these wines their character.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Santiago?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Santiago are included in the tour price. You don't need to arrange your own transport to the vineyard.

What is the Casablanca Valley known for?

The Casablanca Valley is famous for cold-climate wine varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling especially) that develop their best flavors in the cooler air near the coast, 70 kilometers west of Santiago.

Can I choose between morning and afternoon departures?

Yes, the tour runs in both morning and afternoon time slots. You select your preferred departure time when you book.

Is lunch included in this tour?

The tour includes wine tastings and a guide through the vineyard, but does not include a meal. Plan to eat before or after the tasting.