Best wineries in Maipo Valley: 10 vineyards to visit from Santiago

Why Maipo Valley is worth visiting

Maipo is often described as the historic heart of Chilean wine, and the geography makes the reason plain: Santiago sits almost inside the wine region, the Andes rise sharply beyond the vineyards to the east, and flatter farmland stretches west toward the Coastal Range.

The valley is closely associated with Cabernet Sauvignon. Warm, dry growing conditions, strong sunshine, cool nights in the Andean-influenced eastern areas and well-drained soils have made Cabernet the region’s calling card. Our guide to what to drink in the Maipo Valley goes through the grapes one by one.

Maipo is not one uniform landscape, though. A day around Pirque and Alto Maipo feels different from a visit to Talagante or Isla de Maipo farther west, which is one reason to visit more than one winery if you have the time.

What makes Maipo good for a Santiago trip

• It is the closest major wine region to Santiago.
• Several important estates are well under an hour away in light traffic.
• You can visit both historic, internationally famous producers and tiny boutique wineries.
• Many wineries offer English-language tours.
• The region works for a half-day trip, a full wine day or an overnight stay.
• Cabernet Sauvignon lovers can taste the grape close to where many of Chile’s best-known examples are made.

The 10 best wineries in Maipo Valley

1. Concha y Toro: best for first-time visitors

Best for: famous-name appeal, a first look at Chilean wine, easy-to-follow tours · Where: Pirque · Allow: about 1.5 to 3 hours at the estate, depending on the experience

Concha y Toro is the winery most visitors already know before they arrive in Chile. Its Pirque estate dates to the company’s founding in 1883, and the visit is much more than a quick tasting. Tours move through the historic grounds, the vineyards and the famous Casillero del Diablo cellar. Premium experiences add the sensory museum, longer tastings and food pairings. The estate also has a restaurant and a wine bar, so it can fill a half day on its own instead of being one stop among several.

This is one of the most polished tourism operations in the valley. That helps if you want clear logistics, frequent departures and a professional introduction to Chilean wine; the trade-off is that it can feel busier and more commercial than a boutique estate. Choose it if you have never visited a Chilean winery and want the most recognizable name, plenty of visitor facilities and the Casillero del Diablo story.

As of October 2026, the official booking system lists a Standard guided visit from CLP 35,000 and a Premium guided visit around CLP 50,000, with more elaborate tasting, dining and evening options costing more. Experiences and prices change, so check with the winery before you book.

The historic park and the Casillero del Diablo cellar are the signature parts of the visit, and wine enthusiasts should consider a tasting upgrade instead of stopping at the basic tour. It pairs well with Haras de Pirque, El Principal or Alyan, which are all in the wider Pirque area.

To go from Santiago: the Marqués de Casa Concha tasting at Concha y Toro is a 5-hour Turistik trip by bus from a Santiago meeting point, ending in a private-room tasting of six Marqués de Casa Concha wines and four premium wines. It is from $135, rated 4.9 from 1,223 Viator reviews. The Concha y Toro Premium Wine Center tour has a shorter four-wine tasting from $105 (4.8 from 934 reviews), and the Concha y Toro tour with transfer and tasting adds hotel pickup from $82 (4.3 from 557 GetYourGuide reviews). Concha y Toro tours from Santiago compares all of them.

2. Santa Rita: best overall winery experience

Best for: history, gardens, a museum, lunch and wine in one place · Where: Alto Jahuel, Buin · Allow: half a day if you add lunch and the museum

If you want one winery that can fill several hours without feeling repetitive, Santa Rita may be the strongest choice in Maipo. The estate combines a working winery with landscaped grounds, old cellars and one of the valley’s most interesting histories. Its Bodega de los 120 Patriotas is linked to Chile’s independence story, and the visitor offering includes the Museo Andino, extensive gardens and the Doña Paula restaurant.

That mix makes Santa Rita useful for mixed groups. One person can be obsessed with Cabernet while another is more interested in architecture, gardens or Chilean history, and both still have plenty to do. Choose it if you want the most rounded wine-country day, not the shortest possible tasting.

The winery currently offers several levels of tour:

• Classic: around CLP 31,000, about 1 hour
• Selection: around CLP 39,000
• Premium: around CLP 55,000, about 1.5 hours
• Carménère experience: around CLP 65,000
• Winemaker experience: around CLP 55,000

There are also carriage, pedal-bar and picnic experiences, and tours run in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Leave time for the gardens and the Museo Andino instead of arriving five minutes before the tasting and leaving straight afterward. Santa Rita works well as a half-day visit on its own or as one half of a two-winery day.

To go from Santiago: the Santa Rita vineyard tour with lunch is a 9-hour group trip with a three-wine tasting, a three-course lunch and the Andean Museum, from $207 and rated 4.8 from 426 Viator reviews. The private Concha y Toro, Santa Rita and Undurraga tour adds the two other big names, with lunch at Doña Paula, from $636 per person (5.0 from 31 Viator reviews).

3. Undurraga: best classic cellar tour

Best for: historic underground cellars, an approachable guided tasting, first-time wine tourists · Where: Talagante · Allow: about 1.5 to 2 hours at the winery

Undurraga is one of the easiest wineries to recommend to anyone who wants the traditional version of a wine tour: vineyard, grape varieties, winemaking, underground cellar and tasting, all in a compact visit. Its classic Sibaris Tour goes through the estate’s park, vineyard and varietal garden before entering the old underground cellars. The visit also includes the Aliwen area, which introduces elements of Mapuche culture and worldview, and ends with reserve wine tastings.

It feels less like a theme-park-scale attraction than the biggest wine brands while still being very easy for international visitors to navigate. Choose it for a straightforward, good-value winery visit with a strong cellar component, when you do not need a full restaurant-and-museum day.

The official booking system currently lists the Sibaris Tour at CLP 29,500, lasting about 75 minutes. English-language departures are available, and you have to reserve ahead. The old underground cellar is the most atmospheric part of the visit. If transport timings work, pair it with a smaller producer around Isla de Maipo, such as De Martino.

To book it: the Undurraga Sibaris Tour ticket is from $37 on Viator, rated 4.7 from 103 reviews, with no transport. The Undurraga vineyard tour and tasting with hotel transfer adds the drive from your Santiago hotel, from $60 with 4.8 from 92 GetYourGuide reviews. See Undurraga winery tours for both.

4. Cousiño Macul: best winery close to Santiago

Best for: visitors short on time, a historic winery atmosphere, bike tours · Where: Peñalolén, eastern Santiago · Allow: 1 to 2.5 hours

Cousiño Macul is the winery for people who want a genuine vineyard visit without spending half the day getting out of Santiago. Its location in Peñalolén puts you among vines and century-old cellars while you are still inside the city. The estate offers a useful range of formats: a straightforward traditional tour, premium tastings, vineyard bike tours, vertical tastings and seasonal picnic or sunset experiences.

That makes it a smart choice on an arrival or departure day, or when you want to combine wine with sightseeing elsewhere in Santiago. Choose Cousiño Macul when logistics matter almost as much as the wine. At the time of research the winery listed:

• Traditional Tour: CLP 25,000, about 1 hour
• Vineyard Bike Tour: CLP 37,500, about 1.5 hours
• Premium Tour: CLP 40,000, about 1.5 hours
• Vertical Tasting Tour: CLP 55,000
• Seasonal picnic and sunset experiences

In good weather, the bike or garden-focused experiences feel more distinctive than walking from one tasting room to the next. Aquitania is also in Peñalolén, which makes the two one of the easiest two-winery combinations without going deep into the valley.

To book it: the winery sells the Traditional Tour in English on Viator from $27 (4.9 from 400 reviews) and the Premium Tour in English from $45 (5.0 from 186 reviews). On GetYourGuide, the Cousiño Macul heritage wine tour is from $25 with 4.9 from 167 reviews and offers Traditional, Premium and Spanish-only bike options. None of these includes transport; the Cousiño Macul private tour with premium tasting adds hotel pickup from $90 (4.9 from 75 Viator reviews). Cousiño Macul winery tours compares them.

5. Haras de Pirque: best for scenery and architecture

Best for: Andes views, a stylish setting, lunch, couples · Where: Pirque · Allow: 2 to 4 hours if you eat at the restaurant

Haras de Pirque has one of the most visually distinctive winery settings in Maipo. The estate sits against the Andean foothills, and its curved, horseshoe-inspired winery building looks nothing like Maipo’s older colonial-style estates. The wine tourism here is broad: standard tastings, icon-wine experiences, a winemaker blending activity, trekking through the vineyards and a longer sunset experience. Hussonet Restaurant gives you another reason to stay instead of rushing on.

The estate appeals most when landscape and food matter as much as ticking off a famous label. Choose it for a slower, more scenic day with wine, not a high-speed itinerary. If your schedule allows, book lunch at Hussonet and ask for a terrace table when the weather allows.

On accessibility, the winery says the restaurant area has a side wheelchair ramp available by advance request, but its winery experiences and tours are not wheelchair accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Concha y Toro, El Principal and Alyan are all logical Pirque-area combinations.

6. El Principal: best for premium reds and a long lunch

Best for: Cabernet-based blends, serious wine drinkers, a countryside lunch · Where: Pirque · Allow: 2 to 4 hours

El Principal is a good counterpoint to the busier historic estates. The focus is firmly on its wines, especially blends built around Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo’s signature grape, and its position near the Andean foothills gives the visit a strong sense of place. One of its most attractive offerings is the countryside experience at El Mirador, which combines the winery and cellar with a Chilean-style barbecue lunch overlooking the Andes.

This is not the stop to squeeze between three other tastings; it works best when you give the estate time. Choose El Principal if premium red wine and a relaxed meal matter more to you than brand recognition.

The Countryside Tour at El Mirador currently runs Monday to Saturday and includes a winery visit, a tasting and a substantial lunch. The listed adult price is CLP 102,900, and the winery advises booking around 48 hours ahead. It is closed to visitors on Sundays and public holidays. The panoramic viewpoint is part of what makes the estate worth the longer stop.

7. Pérez Cruz: best for a quieter Cabernet-focused visit

Best for: Cabernet lovers, architecture, personalized visits · Where: Paine · Allow: about 2 hours

Pérez Cruz suits you if your picture of Maipo is less about grand historic estates and more about vineyards, terroir and Cabernet. The winery is in Paine, in the southeastern part of the valley, and concentrates on red varieties. Visits are more personal than at the biggest tourism operations, which makes this a better fit for travelers who want conversation, not a conveyor-belt tasting. Choose it if you already know that Cabernet Sauvignon is the reason you are in Maipo.

The winery’s Limited Tour lasts about two hours and includes the winery plus three wines: one Gran Reserva and two Limited Edition wines. Visits can be in English or Spanish and must be arranged in advance, and the price shown by the winery is CLP 42,000 per person. Pay attention to how the wines change across the Cabernet-led blends instead of treating the tasting as three versions of the same red.

8. De Martino: best for wine enthusiasts

Best for: terroir, old-vine wines, clay amphorae, people who already know wine · Where: Isla de Maipo · Allow: around 1.5 to 2 hours

De Martino is where the list gets especially interesting for visitors who have already done conventional winery tours. The family winery was founded in 1934, and its tastings go beyond the usual reserve flights. Visits can take in the family cellar, large wooden foudres, barrels and traditional tinajas, the Chilean clay vessels that connect modern winemaking with much older methods.

The most accessible tasting focuses on Isla de Maipo and includes wines such as Semillón, Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon; the more expensive experiences move into old-vine bottlings and library wines. Choose De Martino if you want to learn how Chilean wine is changing, not just hear a standard explanation of fermentation.

The winery currently schedules visits Monday to Friday at 10:30 am. The entry Single Vineyard tasting is listed at CLP 50,000 per person, and the old-vine and cellar-collection tastings cost considerably more. Reservations are required. Ask about the old foudres and clay tinajas: that conversation is one of the clearest ways to understand how the winery differs in style from the more industrial producers.

9. Viña Aquitania: best boutique winery inside Santiago

Best for: a small-winery feel, Andes views, visitors without a full free day · Where: Peñalolén · Allow: 1.5 to 2 hours

Aquitania is easy to overlook because it does not draw the international visitor numbers of Concha y Toro or Santa Rita, which is exactly why some travelers will prefer it. The boutique winery sits at the foot of the Andes in Maipo Andes, inside Santiago’s urban area. Tours begin at a viewpoint over the vineyard and continue through the winery, tanks, barrel room and production areas. The visit is compact and wine-focused, and it is one of the easiest wineries on this list to reach without committing to a long organized excursion.

Choose Aquitania if you want a smaller producer and care more about tasting and conversation than a grand historic attraction. The winery currently lists:

• Aquitania Premium Tour: CLP 40,000
• Aquitania Icon Tour: CLP 60,000

The premium visit includes a tasting of four wines, and the icon visit adds a more ambitious tasting with cheese and nuts. Aquitania also publishes public-transport directions: take Santiago Metro Line 4 to Quilín, then continue by taxi, ride-hailing app or local bus, which is unusually practical for a winery visit. It pairs naturally with Cousiño Macul.

With a driver: the private Aquitania, Santa Rita and Chilean lunch tour combines a four-wine tasting here with Santa Rita and a traditional lunch, from $290 per person. It is rated 5.0, but from only 14 Viator reviews so far.

10. Alyan Family Wines: best sunset winery experience

Best for: couples, sunset views, a slower evening · Where: Pirque · Allow: around 4 hours

Alyan is not the winery for a quick morning tasting; its signature experience is built around the end of the day. The Alyan Sunset experience unfolds over several hours, moving through the estate while you taste wines in different settings as the light changes across Pirque. It is much more of an experience than a typical cellar tour, and for couples, or for anyone who has already done a traditional winery visit elsewhere, it can be a memorable change of pace. Choose Alyan if atmosphere matters more than seeing every technical stage of winemaking.

For the dates published for 2026, the sunset experience runs roughly 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and costs around CLP 52,000. The winery warns that the ticket does not include transport and that getting an Uber or a taxi back from the estate can be difficult, so arrange your return before you go. Visitors must be 18 or older. This is one place where paying for a driver makes sense, both because of the tasting and because of the difficult trip back after dark.

With transport included: the Alyan Family Wines sunset tour with dinner and hotel transfers collects you from your hotel in the afternoon, pours six Alyan wines with snacks at sunset and ends with an informal dinner. It is from $143, rated 4.7 from 80 GetYourGuide reviews. Two similar listings, the Alyan winery sunset tour with tastings and dinner (from $130, 4.8 from 81 GetYourGuide reviews) and the Alyan sunset tour with six wines, snacks and dinner (from $140, 4.4 from 54 Viator reviews), are compared on our Alyan Family Wines page.

Which winery is best for you?

If you have never visited a winery before

Choose Concha y Toro or Santa Rita. Both make the visit easy to follow and have enough visitor facilities that you do not need to know anything about wine in advance.

If you are serious about wine

Start with De Martino, Pérez Cruz, El Principal or Aquitania. They give you more chance to think about terroir, vineyard sites, winemaking choices and individual wines, not just the history of the brand.

If you want the prettiest winery

Choose Haras de Pirque for mountain scenery and architecture. For golden-hour atmosphere, choose Alyan.

If you only have half a day

The most convenient choices are Cousiño Macul and Aquitania, because both are on Santiago’s eastern side. Concha y Toro can also work as a half-day trip, especially with a pre-booked transfer. Half-day Maipo wine tours compares the short options.

If you want lunch at a winery

Look first at:

1. Santa Rita, the strongest combination of wine, heritage and a proper estate day
2. Haras de Pirque, for the scenery and Hussonet Restaurant
3. El Principal, especially if you want a long Chilean-style barbecue lunch

How many wineries can you visit in one day?

Two wineries is ideal. Three is possible. Four is usually a mistake.

A typical guided visit lasts 60 to 120 minutes, and that does not include the driving, checking in, shopping, lunch or simply sitting with a glass of wine without watching the clock. For most visitors:

• 1 winery: a relaxed half day
• 2 wineries: the ideal full day
• 3 wineries: busy but manageable with a driver and careful routing
• 4 or more wineries: rushed, tasting-heavy and often less enjoyable

The best itinerary usually combines contrasting estates. Good two-winery combinations by area:

• Pirque: Concha y Toro and Haras de Pirque; Concha y Toro and El Principal; Haras de Pirque and Alyan
• Eastern Santiago: Cousiño Macul and Aquitania
• Western Maipo: Undurraga and De Martino

Do not assume that two wineries which both call themselves “Maipo Valley” are next door. The wine region spreads across a large area around Santiago.

Do you need to book Maipo wineries in advance?

Yes. Even wineries that appear to open daily often require a reservation for English-language tours, premium tastings or food experiences, and Chile’s official tourism guidance recommends booking ahead, especially in busier periods. For ordinary visits, 24 to 48 hours ahead is a sensible minimum. For private tastings, restaurants, weekends and the harvest season, book earlier.

How to get to Maipo Valley from Santiago

Organized wine tour

This is the easiest option if you plan to taste properly. A guided day tour solves three problems at once: the winery reservations, the transport between estates and the question of who drives. It is especially useful if you want to visit wineries in different parts of Maipo. Maipo Valley wine tours from Santiago covers the options.

Private driver

This is usually the best option for two to four people who want to choose their own wineries. It costs more than public transport but gives you much more control over the timing than a fixed group tour. See private Maipo Valley wine tours.

Rental car

A car is useful if one person is happy not to drink. Traffic leaving and returning to Santiago can add a lot of time, and Chile’s zero-tolerance law treats a driver with 0.3 grams of alcohol per liter of blood as under the influence. If everyone wants to taste, do not drive.

Metro plus taxi or ride-hailing

This works surprisingly well for Cousiño Macul and Aquitania. It can also work for some Pirque visits, but do not assume a ride will be as easy to find for the return from every rural winery. Alyan, for example, advises visitors to arrange transport because taxis and ride-hailing cars can be hard to get from the estate.

Best time to visit Maipo Valley

Maipo can be visited year-round, but the experience changes with the seasons.

• February to April, harvest: one of the most interesting periods, because grapes are being picked and the wineries are at their most active. Chile’s official tourism site gives February through April as the harvest period in the wine regions near Santiago. Expect warmer weather, more activity and more demand for tours.
• September to November, spring: one of the prettiest times. The valley turns greener, temperatures are pleasant and the Andes can still look dramatic after the winter snow.
• December to February, summer: dry, sunny and often hot. Bring sunscreen, water and a hat, especially for vineyard walks.
• June to August, winter: the vines are dormant and the countryside is less green, but clear winter days can bring excellent mountain views. Some wineries switch to reduced or winter-only schedules.

What wine should you taste in Maipo?

Cabernet Sauvignon. If you taste only one grape here, make it this one. Maipo is widely considered the historic home of Chilean Cabernet, and the variety is still the clearest thread connecting the region’s large estates and boutique producers. Styles vary a lot: some are polished and ripe, while others, especially from cooler or higher foothill sites, show more structure, freshness and herbal character.

Carménère is associated with Chile as a whole more than with Maipo alone, but you will find it in many winery tastings, and Santa Rita even offers a Carménère-focused visit.

Merlot, Syrah and red blends show that Maipo is not a one-grape region. At estates such as El Principal, Pérez Cruz and Haras de Pirque, the blends can be among the most interesting wines in the tasting. Our guide to Chilean wine in the Maipo Valley covers what each one tastes like and what to order.

Maipo Valley or Casablanca Valley?

Choose Maipo Valley if you want Cabernet Sauvignon, historic wineries, easy access south and east of Santiago, warmer-climate red wines and a traditional Chilean wine-country experience.

Choose the Casablanca Valley if you want Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and cooler-climate wines, or a wine stop on the way between Santiago and Valparaíso.

If your trip includes both Santiago and Valparaíso, Casablanca is easy to fit into the transfer. If you are based in Santiago and want a classic winery day, Maipo is usually simpler.

What to wear

You do not need to dress formally. Wear comfortable shoes and layers, with sun protection in the warmer months, a light jacket for the cellars and warmer clothing in winter. Avoid strong perfume or cologne if you want to get the most from a tasting.

Are Maipo Valley wineries suitable for children?

It depends on the winery. Some estates welcome families and offer non-alcoholic alternatives, while some tastings and experiences are adults-only. Haras de Pirque allows under-18s on some tours with adult supervision but does not serve them wine, while Alyan’s sunset experience is adults-only. Check the rules for the exact experience you are booking instead of assuming a winery has one policy for every tour.

How much does wine tasting in Maipo cost?

For a standard winery tour booked directly in 2026, a useful rough budget is CLP 25,000 to 55,000 per adult. Premium tastings, long food-and-wine experiences and private visits can rise to CLP 60,000 to 150,000 or more. Transport from Santiago is usually extra unless you book through a tour operator. Examples checked in October 2026:

Prices are snapshots, not guarantees, so check the winery’s booking page before you pay. The tours above that include transport from Santiago are priced in US dollars per person on Viator and GetYourGuide.

A one-day Maipo Valley itinerary from Santiago

If this is your first wine day in Chile, this structure works better than trying to fit in as many wineries as possible.

• 9:00 am, leave Santiago. Traffic can be unpredictable, so allow extra time.
• 10:00 to 11:30 am, first winery. Choose a more technical or historic tour while your palate is fresh: Concha y Toro, Undurraga, Pérez Cruz or Aquitania.
• 12:30 to 2:30 pm, lunch. Eat at an estate such as Santa Rita, Haras de Pirque or El Principal, or stop in Pirque or Buin depending on your route.
• 3:00 to 4:30 pm, second winery. Pick something that contrasts with the first. If your morning was Concha y Toro, choose a smaller estate; if your first stop was a boutique winery, finish at a more historic property.
• 5:00 to 6:30 pm, return to Santiago. Allow extra time for rush-hour traffic.

For a sunset day instead: if Alyan is the main attraction, keep the morning easy, have a late lunch in Pirque and arrive for the sunset experience instead of doing three earlier tastings.

Our shortlist

If you do not want to compare all ten, use this:

• Best overall: Santa Rita
• Best for first-time visitors: Concha y Toro
• Best classic cellar tour: Undurraga
• Best close to Santiago: Cousiño Macul
• Best scenery: Haras de Pirque
• Best for premium reds and lunch: El Principal
• Best for Cabernet enthusiasts: Pérez Cruz
• Best for wine geeks: De Martino
• Best boutique option: Aquitania
• Best sunset experience: Alyan Family Wines

Before you book

1. Pick the area first, not just the winery name.
2. Aim for two wineries a day.
3. Reserve English-language tours in advance.
4. Arrange a driver if everyone wants to taste.
5. Check whether lunch needs a separate reservation.
6. Confirm the exact tasting: the cheapest tour may not include the wines you most want to try.
7. Recheck prices and opening days before you set off.

Maipo works best when you resist the urge to collect wineries. One good cellar tour, one memorable lunch and one serious tasting will tell you far more about the valley than four rushed stops.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best winery in Maipo Valley?

There is no single best choice for every traveler. Santa Rita is the strongest all-round estate for most visitors, because it combines wine, history, gardens, a museum and food. Concha y Toro is best for first-time visitors who want the most famous name, and Haras de Pirque stands out for scenery.

What is the most famous winery near Santiago?

Concha y Toro is the most internationally recognizable winery in the Santiago area and one of Chile’s best-known wine brands.

Can you visit wineries from Santiago without a tour?

Yes. Cousiño Macul and Aquitania are the most practical on your own. Other wineries can be reached by car, taxi, ride-hailing app or a mix of public transport and taxi, but plan the return trip in advance.

Is Maipo Valley a day trip from Santiago?

Yes, and one of the easiest from the capital. Several wineries are about 45 to 60 minutes from central Santiago in normal traffic.

What is Maipo Valley famous for?

Above all, Cabernet Sauvignon. Chile’s official tourism board describes Maipo as the cradle of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is Concha y Toro worth visiting?

Yes, if you want a polished, historic and internationally recognizable introduction to Chilean wine. Visitors looking for a quiet boutique experience may prefer Aquitania, De Martino, Pérez Cruz or El Principal.

Can I visit two Maipo wineries in one day?

Yes, and for most people two is the ideal number.

Do Maipo wineries offer tours in English?

Many of the major wineries do, including Santa Rita, Cousiño Macul, Undurraga, Pérez Cruz and Concha y Toro. Departure times can be limited, so reserve ahead.

Still deciding? Which Maipo Valley wine tour is right for you matches every tour on this site to a type of trip, Concha y Toro vs Undurraga settles the two big names, and our breakdown of the private three-estate tour covers the day at the top of this page.