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Wine 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.
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