Casablanca world class wines, 4 vineyards & Tanino lunch stop

The best part of this Casablanca Valley outing is the variety. In one day, you move from Chile’s largest organic winery to a sparkling-wine producer, then to a small experimental cellar, with a polished vineyard restaurant waiting at the end.

I like the small-group format, capped at 15 people, and the fact that hotel pickup and drop-off are included. I also like the contrast among the wineries. You are not simply repeating the same tasting room three times. The main drawback is simple: lunch at Tanino is not included, and the restaurant can feel expensive if you are watching your spending.

• Three tastings, four vineyard stops: Emiliana, Viñamar, and Bodegas RE include wine tastings. Casas del Bosque is the lunch stop.
• A relaxed full-day outing: Allow about nine hours, including Santiago traffic and drives between the vineyards.
• Good wine variety: Expect whites, reds, sparkling wines, and a surprisingly good Pinot Noir.
• Useful local guidance: Guides including Cristián, Julio, Daniel, Marcelo, Ignacio, and Joao have led the route, with local background during the drives.
• Lunch with a view: Tanino serves an a la carte menu among the vines, but you pay separately.
• Monday change: Emiliana is closed on Mondays, so the tour visits Veramonte organic vineyard instead.

From Santiago to the Curacaví Valley

Your day starts around 8:00 a.m. with hotel pickup in Santiago. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the group can include up to 15 people. That is large enough to keep the price reasonable, but still much more personal than a big coach tour.

The road first passes through the fertile Curacaví Valley, where fields cultivated by local farmers add a useful bit of context before the winery visits begin. The drive to the Casablanca Valley takes about 90 minutes, though traffic around Santiago can affect the return time.

This transfer is part of the tour’s rhythm. You are not rushing from one tasting room to the next. The drive gives your guide room to explain Chilean wine, local geography, and the area’s history. Guides have included Cristián, who grew up in the region, as well as Julio, Daniel, Marcelo, Ignacio, and Joao. The exact guide depends on the departure date, but the strongest part of the guiding is the local perspective shared between stops.

A few practical details matter here. You will spend much of the day seated in the vehicle or at winery tastings, so this suits you best if you want a comfortable touring day rather than a physically active excursion. The tour requires good weather, and the operator may reschedule or refund the booking if poor conditions prevent the outing.

Emiliana: Organic Farming and Alpacas

The first scheduled vineyard is Emiliana Organic Vineyards, Chile’s largest organic winery. You spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes here, with admission and a tasting of three award-winning wines included.

Emiliana gives the day a clear opening theme: wine made with organic and biodynamic methods. The visit is not just about swirling a glass. You get an introduction to the vineyard’s sustainable practices and a look at how those methods shape the work among the vines.

This is also one of the more distinctive stops for non-wine details. Alpacas are part of the setting, and feeding them is a popular little extra if the opportunity is available. It adds some character to a visit that might otherwise be focused entirely on cellar procedures and tasting notes.

You should expect the tasting to be guided rather than a free pour at a bar. Three wines provide a good first sample, but keep track of your pace. You still have two more tastings ahead, followed by lunch. Spitting is a sensible option if you want to focus on flavor and remain clear-headed throughout the day.

On Mondays, Emiliana is closed. The replacement is Veramonte organic vineyard, so the day still retains an organic-wine focus, but the stop itself changes.

Viñamar: Sparkling Wine in the Casablanca Valley

Casa Valle Viñamar is the second winery, also with roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes for the visit. Founded in 2002, Viñamar produces both sparkling and still wines and combines traditional winemaking with newer methods.

This stop brings welcome contrast after Emiliana. If you enjoy bubbles, Viñamar is especially important because the tasting includes three emblematic wines and the visit includes a vineyard tour. You can expect sparkling wine to have a central role, alongside still wines that show another side of the producer.

The setting is part of the appeal. Viñamar is described as an iconic Casablanca Valley winery, and the visit offers a polished version of the region’s wine culture. That makes it a good counterpoint to the organic focus at Emiliana and the smaller-scale approach at Bodegas RE.

The timing is generous enough for a tour, tasting, and some browsing, but you should not expect an extended private visit. This is a scheduled group stop, and the guide needs to keep the day moving. Still, the three-wine tasting gives you enough range to compare styles instead of leaving with only one glass in mind.

Bodegas RE: Small-Scale Wine with a Different Point of View

Bodegas RE is the third tasting stop. You have about 1 hour and 15 minutes here, including a vineyard tour and two wine tastings.

Bodegas RE is known for its unusual blends and experimental winemaking techniques. That makes it a useful final tasting stop because you have already tried organic wines and sparkling wines, and can now consider a more boutique approach.

The tasting includes only two wines, fewer than at Emiliana or Viñamar. That is not necessarily a weakness. After several pours, two focused samples can be easier to appreciate than another large flight. The point here is contrast, not quantity.

The winery also helps explain why this route feels less repetitive than many wine excursions. The producers differ in size, style, and presentation. You get a broad view of the Casablanca Valley without spending the entire day at only large, heavily commercial estates.

If buying wine is part of your plan, these stops give you time for purchases. Keep in mind that the tour price includes the tastings and admissions, but not bottles or other personal expenses.

Tanino at Casas del Bosque: The Lunch Stop

The fourth vineyard is Viña Casas del Bosque, home to Tanino Restaurant. This is not a fourth tasting. Instead, you have about 1 hour and 30 minutes for lunch at your own expense.

Tanino uses a farm-to-table approach, with fresh local ingredients and gourmet dishes served in an elegant but relaxed setting among the vines. The restaurant is a strong finish because it changes the pace from tasting-room instruction to a proper meal.

You order from the a la carte menu, so you control the cost and the amount of food. That flexibility is useful, but you need to budget for it. The tour costs $149 per person, and lunch is extra. Wine, cocktails, and any additional purchases also come out of your pocket.

The setting is a major part of the meal. You can enjoy the vineyard views from the terrace and take a break after the first three stops. This is not a quick sandwich stop squeezed between appointments. The 90-minute window gives you time to eat without turning the afternoon into a race.

Still, Tanino is not the place to choose if you want the least expensive possible lunch. A multi-course meal with wine can add a substantial amount to the day’s cost. One useful tip is to consider a pisco sour rather than another wine after the tastings, especially if you want a change of pace.

How Much Value Do You Get for $149?

At $149, this is not a budget bus ride to the countryside. The value comes from what is bundled into the day: hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional local guide, admission to three wineries, five included wine samples in total, and the chance to see four different vineyard settings.

You also avoid the problem of driving after drinking. That matters in Chile, where the winery route is spread across the valley and the return to Santiago can involve heavy traffic. A driver who handles the roads lets you concentrate on the visit rather than navigation.

The price looks stronger if you want three formal tastings and a full-day route without arranging separate reservations. It looks weaker if you only want one winery, have little interest in lunch at an upscale restaurant, or prefer to travel independently.

Group size affects the value, too. With a maximum of 15 people, you should have a more manageable day than on a large coach. The actual feel depends on the number booked, but the stated limit keeps the experience from becoming unwieldy.

The Pace, Transportation, and Amount of Wine

This is a full day, not a quick half-day escape. The nine-hour duration includes transfers, winery visits, free time, and lunch. The early start helps you fit in the four stops, but you will likely return to Santiago later in the afternoon or evening depending on road conditions.

The three winery visits each receive about 75 minutes. That is enough time for a tour and tasting, but not enough for a deep personal exploration of each property. I see this as a sampling tour. You are comparing producers and styles rather than becoming an expert on one estate.

The wine volume can add up. Emiliana offers three wines, Viñamar offers three, and Bodegas RE offers two. You can taste selectively, use the spit buckets, and drink water between stops. The final lunch is a chance to slow down, but it does not erase the effects of the earlier tastings.

The included vehicle and driver are valuable in a region where the stops are spread out. One particularly useful detail from the day-to-day operation is that drivers such as Fernando have handled difficult traffic around Santiago while keeping the group comfortable. Your driver may differ, but professional transport is one of the reasons to choose an organized tour here.

Who Will Enjoy This Casablanca Valley Day?

I would choose this tour if you are staying in Santiago and want a broad introduction to Chilean wine in one day. It works well for couples, friends, and solo visitors who enjoy social touring but do not want a huge group.

It is also a good fit if you care about variety. You get organic and biodynamic practices at Emiliana, sparkling and still wines at Viñamar, unusual blends at Bodegas RE, and a restaurant setting at Casas del Bosque.

You may want another option if your main goal is a long gourmet lunch, a single private winery appointment, or a very low-cost outing. The schedule is comfortable, but it remains a planned group route. You will have set visit lengths and must follow the day’s order.

The legal drinking age in Chile is 18. Most people can take part, and the operator states that there are no health restrictions for this activity. Service animals are allowed.

What to Bring and How to Pace the Day

Wear comfortable clothing for a long day out, and bring room for wine purchases if you plan to buy bottles. The information provided does not specify a dress code or walking distance, so practical casual clothing is the safest choice.

Start breakfast before pickup. The first tasting may not come immediately, but the day includes a long drive, three tastings, and lunch at a set stop. Carrying water is sensible, especially if you plan to sample every pour.

At each winery, listen for the differences rather than trying to rank everything. Emiliana is about farming methods, Viñamar highlights sparkling wine and innovation, and Bodegas RE offers creative blends. That approach makes the day more rewarding than simply counting how many glasses you receive.

Should You Book This Tour?

Book it if you want an easy, well-rounded wine day from Santiago, especially if you appreciate different winery styles and want lunch in a beautiful vineyard setting. The strongest reasons are the small maximum group size, included transport, three tastings, and the clear contrast among the producers.

Before booking, set aside extra money for Tanino. Also remember that the fourth vineyard does not include a tasting. If those details fit your plan, the $149 price is fair for a nine-hour outing with hotel service and a designated driver.

The tour has a 4.9 rating from 109 ratings, with 98 percent recommending it. More important for your decision, the repeated strengths are consistent: punctual pickup, friendly guides, safe driving, varied wineries, and a very good final meal. Guides such as Cristián, Julio, Daniel, and Joao have helped make the long drives feel informative rather than wasted time.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the 8:00 a.m. start time. Changes made within 24 hours are not accepted, and a poor-weather or minimum-participant cancellation may result in a new date or full refund.

FAQ

How long does the Casablanca Valley wine tour last?

The tour lasts approximately nine hours, including transportation from Santiago, time at each vineyard, free time, and lunch.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 8:00 a.m., with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

How many wineries do you visit?

You visit four vineyard properties: Emiliana Organic Vineyards, Casa Valle Viñamar, Bodegas RE, and Viña Casas del Bosque.

Are all four vineyard stops wine tastings?

No. Tastings are included at Emiliana, Viñamar, and Bodegas RE. Casas del Bosque is the lunch stop at Tanino Restaurant, and no tasting is included there.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

No. Lunch at Tanino is paid separately. The restaurant offers an a la carte menu, so you choose what to order.

What happens if I book the tour on a Monday?

Emiliana is closed on Mondays. The tour visits Veramonte organic vineyard instead.

What is the legal drinking age in Chile?

The legal age to drink alcohol in Chile is 18.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants may also lead to an alternate date or full refund.