{"id":14782,"date":"2024-08-21T08:17:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T08:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=14782"},"modified":"2025-04-25T07:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:41:00","slug":"the-best-regions-for-wine-tasting-in-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/the-best-regions-for-wine-tasting-in-south-america","title":{"rendered":"The best regions for wine tasting in South America"},"content":{"rendered":"

With their juicy, fertile landscapes, picture-perfect vines and tendency to elicit relaxed afternoons in the sunshine, South America\u2019s wine regions have \u2018holiday\u2019 written all over them. But where are the best places to go? Where can you learn your Cam\u00e9n\u00e8re from your Cabernet, and which area has the best views? Read on for our guide to the best wine regions in South America\u2026<\/p>\n

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Go on a wine tasting tour in Mendoza<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Mendoza, Argentina<\/h2>\n

There aren\u2019t many places in the world that are more synonymous with wine than Mendoza<\/a>. Dubbed by many as \u201cthe next Napa,\u201d the region is most well-known for its Malbec grapes that produce a rich, full-bodied red wine which, coincidentally, goes very well with the country\u2019s renowned steak. In Mendoza, the bucolic vineyards are smooth and sleek and with over 1,500 of them, it\u2019s a great place to dig a little deeper and learn more about the viticultural process. Making it even more special is the stunning backdrop of the Andes glimmering in the distance and the smattering of uber-stylish hotels and restaurants that have popped up in the last few years, all designed to offer an immersive vineyard experience.<\/p>\n

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Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza<\/p><\/div>\n

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Cavas Wine Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enveloped by the foothills of the Andes on one of the best vineyards in the area, Cavas<\/a> is a real find for oenophiles. The team are always on hand to book a vineyard visit, showcase the joys of Argentinian wine, and help you book any excursions into the superb surroundings \u2013 and if you\u2019d rather do nothing at all, then head straight for the Wine Lodge spa.<\/p>\n

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Take a stroll through the vineyards of the Maipo Valley<\/p><\/div>\n

2. The Maipo Valley, Santiago, Chile<\/h2>\n

A trip to Chile<\/a> wouldn\u2019t be complete without a visit to one of the world-class wine growing regions \u2013 and a tasting or two or three\u2026 \u2013 and, if you\u2019re short on time, the Maipo Valley is a mere 90-minute drive from capital, Santiago<\/a>. The area might be the second-oldest wine growing region in Chile but it\u2019s probably its most famous, especially if Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are your calling. Some of the biggest wine brands in Chile (the world!) are based here, including award-winning Perez Cruz, who invite visitors for sophisticated grape-samplings in its three-million capacity bodega.<\/p>\n

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Casa Real at Santa Rita Vineyard, Santiago<\/p><\/div>\n

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Casa Real at Santa Rita Vineyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surrounded by 45-acres of blooming, Renaissance-styled gardens, statues and ornamental hedges, hotel stays don\u2019t get much prettier than this. Once the summerhouse of Domingo Concha, owner and founder of Santa Rita estate<\/a>, the casa now offers classically-styled accommodation in 16 rooms and an outstanding restaurant where of course, the Santa Rita wines feature heavily.<\/p>\n

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Take in the views while on a wine tasting tour in Elqui Valley<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

3. Elqui Valley, Chile<\/h2>\n

Usually referred to as the home of pisco, Chile\u2019s<\/a> trademark classic, Elqui<\/a> is a relative newcomer to the wine-making game. The valley is a streak of fertile green between the Pacific Ocean and the harsh desertscapes of the Atacama<\/a> and the bright, dry days and clear skies offers a unique climate for Syrah grapes as well as other cool climate wines. There are several wineries offering tastings dotted amongst the traditional pisqueras as well as plenty of quaint eateries to sample everything from roasted goat to organic cuisine. Then, once you\u2019re wine-d out, turn your attention skywards; the area has some of the clearest skies in the world and watching the stars come out at dusk, glass of wine in hand, is magical.<\/p>\n

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Casa Molle, Elqui Valley<\/p><\/div>\n

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Casa Molle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sink into life in Elqui<\/a> at laidback Casa Molle<\/a>. Trips to local wineries are offered in abundance but there\u2019s also lots to do close by, from swimming in hot springs to horse riding on the flats. Back at base, the gardens are sprawling and beautiful, there\u2019s an excellent restaurant, and the swimming pool has drool-worthy views of the surroundings.<\/p>\n

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Visit the iconic and picturesque Wine Valleys of Chile<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

4. The Wine Valleys, Chile<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve got a penchant for fine wine and even better views, Chile\u2019s<\/a> iconic wine region, spread across the juicy, sunlit valleys of the central part of the country, is your sort of place. Together, Santa Cruz, the Maule Valley and the famous Colchagua Valleys are the largest collective area for wine production in the country and the place to sample some of the finest red wines in the business. The gentle ocean breezes and clay soils also create near-perfect conditions for carm\u00e9n\u00e8re, a wine characterised by its deep burgundy colour and rich berry notes that is thought to have arrived from Bordeaux in the 19th century. Sadly, it\u2019s now extinct in France but has become iconic to the Chilean wine scene.<\/p>\n

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The Vik Chile, The Wine Valleys<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Vik Chile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning every vineyard clich\u00e9 on its head, the Vik<\/a> is bold, daring and dramatic. Inside, it\u2019s all sharp corners, bronze sculptures and Dali artworks, but the outside is still the star of the show and panoramic windows show off the mountains and patchwork wineries to their very best. Add a spa and restaurant and there\u2019s nowhere better to return to after an intoxicating day of wine tasting\u2026<\/p>\n

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Take a wine tasting tour around the lesser known Cafayate<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

5. Cafayate, Argentina<\/h2>\n

Mendoza<\/a> might be the big daddy of Argentinian wine, but lesser-known Cafayate<\/a> is an excellent, untapped alternative. Your first reason to visit is the journey to get there. A two-hour drive from Salta<\/a>, the nearest town, you\u2019ll wind past the mind-boggling rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas (or the Gorge of Shells), spotting weird and wonderful cacti and looking out for 10-million year old fossils. A glass of wine awaits when you reach Cafayate, which is now garnering a reputation for excellent Torront\u00e9s varietals and robust reds. Alongside stellar wines, the ethos here is all about traditional hospitality and chilled-out afternoons and there are plenty of cosy bodegas to go around. Heaven.<\/p>\n

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Patios De Cafayate Hotel & Spa, Cafayate<\/p><\/div>\n

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Patios De Cafayate Hotel & Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indulge in a little R&R in this carefully-restored 19th century estancia<\/a> surrounded by the vines of the grape-filled El Esteco winery and amazing views of the Calchaqu\u00ed Valley. The on-site restaurant is a must, cleverly fusing the best of Argentinian wine with local ingredients and at the end, all you need to do is roll back to your exquisite suite\u2026<\/p>\n

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Take a guided tour through the winelands of Rosario Valley<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Rosario Valley, The Wine Valleys, Chile<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll find Rosario Valley on the central coast of Chile<\/a>, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the gentle slopes of the Coastal Mountains. The valley is part of Chile\u2019s wider wine-making region but, thanks to its cooler climate and oceanic influences, has ideal conditions to produce both red and whites. It\u2019s also home to one of Chile\u2019s few organic vineyards, Matetic. Pay a visit to learn about their fascinating, biodynamic wine-making process, wander around the acres of farmland and uber-modern winery, and then enjoy lunch under the trees with a glass of the signature white, the Sauvignon Blanc Coastal. It\u2019s so good, it\u2019s hard to believe the winery has only been in existence since the 90s\u2026<\/p>\n

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La Casona at Matetic, The Wine Valleys<\/p><\/div>\n

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La Casona at Matetic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set within Matetic\u2019s organic vines, stay at gorgeous La Casona<\/a> and you won\u2019t have to go far after a tasting. The hotel is an intimate casa with just 10 rooms, a pool set in a private garden, and two delectable restaurants, El Emporio for informal tapas and elegant Equilibrio for the full works.<\/p>\n

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