Colchagua Valley

The Colchagua Wine Valley is known for Good Red Wine Like many of the wine-producing valleys in Chile, Colchagua is better suited for certain grapes, and not all grapes. The conditions here appear to be good for the red wine producing grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah, Merlot and more recently Malbec.

Maipo Valley: The cradle of Chilean wine Just 45 minutes from Santiago, at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, the Maipo Valley is Chile's most traditional wine-growing area and a must-see for those looking for great Cabernet Sauvignons.

How to get there by land. From Santiago, buses to Santa Cruz depart frequently from the terminals located in Estación Central. If you are traveling by car, drive south on Route 5 and take the signposted detour in San Fernando (Route 90), which will take you directly to the heart of the valley in about 3 hours.