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Thematic Interest & Activities

Winery: The new Matetic vineyards winery, designed by the Viña Matetic team in cooperation with architect Lawrence Odfjell, is a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, constructed so as to complement its glorious setting. In other words, harmony has been reached between the winery´s organic agricutural practices and the natural landscape of the valley. This winery, which has a 300 thousand-liter capacity, relies on a gravitational-flow design that optimizes management of the grapes brought in from the nearby vineyards. During a tour, visitors can learn about the different phases of wine production while appreciating stunning views of the vineyards and the beautiful Rosario Valley.


Wine Cellar: During the design of this room, achieving the optimum conditions to store and age wines was of utmost importance. Temperature, humidity, and the amount of light were taken into account to create a cellar with the perfect conditions.
This part of the winery is one of the most important as this is where the wines are kept for months in silence. This constant contact of must and French oak results in refined aromas and gives birth of grand wines.


Tasting Room: The tasting room is where the winemaker taste and present the finished products. This is also where guests are invited to sample the high quality of Matetic wines and purchase wine, accessories, and a number of products made in Chile.


Wine Tours: Chile: a country of wines where the increasing wine tour industry finds one of its best exponents. An astonishing 22 acre valley embraced by beautiful mountains where the scents of the country side and the sea are gifts of the nature to produce world class wines and the opportunity to share them with our guests in one of the most exclusive wine tours in Chile.

It’s Matetic: an outstanding vineyard located in the Valley of Rosario where our guest have the chance to be part of an exclusive wine tour to discover the various stages of wine production and to enjoy the outstandingly beautiful natural surroundings by participating in a wide range of thoroughly designed outdoor activities, such as horseback rides, trekking and bicycle circuits. This certainly provides a perfect complement to the tastes and scents of wines in Chile.

We are deeply convinced that wine tours are a perfect excuse to show one of the main features of Chile as a country: its cordiality and warmth. Our guest will have the opportunity to experience this feature by participating in the Harvest ritual, a magical event taking place from March to April where our guest will witness the magic of collecting the very source of the exquisite wines produced in the Central Zone of Chile.

Wine tours are undoubtedly an excellent environment for your business meetings. Viña Matetic’s main house has been carefully modified to provide our guests with the best infrastructure in beautifully decorated spaces to hold their meetings in a warm environment. Our guest will also have the chance to become outstanding hosts by showing the incredible attributes of Chile’s countryside life in a beautiful spot located nearby the cities of Valparaiso and Santiago, two of Chile’s main attractions.


Agrotourism: Harvest and Horseback Riding

Harvest: From the end of February through the second week of May.Guests can live the experience of each stage of the harvest, accompanied by a guide from the winery.

Horseback Riding: Horseback-riding experience is recommended. Short rides last one to two hours, with a 30-minute break; long rides last three to four hours with a break for either lunch or snacks. Terrain includes ravines and hilltops and spectacular views of Rosario Valley. Five or six guests per ride.


Outdoor Activities: Hiking and Biking

These activities seek to connect the visitor with nature in the Rosario Valley through contemplative walks or activities that require more physical effort.

The activities include walks on the Huayun trail, the path of the senses, or one can simply walk cross the meadows or rolling hills observing local flora and fauna.

Hiking: Trails, which cut through native forests, mountains, hills, valleys, ravines, and plains, are all well-marked, perfect for self-guided walks ranging from 1½ to 2 hours in duration.

Biking
Standard bike: A 20-to 30-minute circuit through the property. The path, approximately 3,000 meters long and two meters wide at its narrowest, runs past small farms, through prairies and over bridges, with periodic rest stations. The bikes are standard, model 1939.

Mountain bike: A 1½- to 2-hour circuit through different types of terrain such as valleys, mountains, and river beds. There are also ramps for jumping, security fences, equilibrium trails in the gorges and a lookout and tunnel for more expert riders. Beautiful lookouts are located within both the native and introduced forests. The path, 5,000 meters in length, is 50 cm wide.


The Wines: EQ, Corralillo & Matetic.

EQ: EQ is short for equilibrium. This concept stands for the commitment Matetic vineyards has with nature in creating a harmony between the soil, the climate and the vines. The varieties are: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah.

Corralillo: Corralillo represents the name of the still-standing century-old wine cellar and winery in Rosario Valley where wine of the old Mission grape was once made. The varieties are Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Syrah and a red blend.

Matetic: The Matetic Family has been pioneers in cultivating Syrah in the cool climate of the San Antonio Valley. In the old soil of granite origin found on our Rosario property, the fruit ripens slowly giving us the highest quality grapes. The organic technique of caring for the vines allows them to preserve their natural balance and express their authentic characteristics. The optimum quality of the grapes, the careful attention to every detail, and our passion for Syrah give life to this truly exceptional wine.