Gran Santiago: Viña Maquis in Colchagua: History, Terroir and Wine Tours

Viña Maquis in Colchagua: History, Terroir and Wine Tours

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Viña Maquis

Tradition, terroir between two rivers, and wines with identity in Colchagua

In the agricultural heart of Palmilla, Viña Maquis stands out as one of the wineries with the strongest identity in the Colchagua Valley. Its history dates back to the 18th century, when the land belonged to the Jesuits, and it has kept a deep connection to winemaking ever since. Today the Hurtado family, owners of the estate since 1916, leads a project that combines tradition, sustainability and a modern vision of Chilean wine. Maquis's signature comes from its unique geography: a vineyard literally set between the Tinguiririca River and the Chimbarongo Creek. This condition creates an exceptional microclimate, with breezes that moderate temperatures and alluvial soils that produce grapes of remarkable concentration and elegance. From this land come wines renowned for their finesse, especially its Carménère, Cabernet Franc and refined red blends. The winery, founded in 1927 and renewed for minimal-intervention processes, complements a craft approach that favors the pure expression of the terroir. Visitors can walk through biological corridors, explore the vineyards on foot and taste wines guided by a team that values history, landscape and authenticity. Viña Maquis stands as an essential stop for those seeking an intimate wine tourism experience deeply connected to the spirit of the Colchagua Valley.

Tours

Guided Tours and Tastings

Wine Tours Schedule: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and/or 3:30 PM.

Tour Lien

$52,000 CLP p/p

A guided walk through the biological corridor designed by Belgian landscape architect Frank Adriaenssens, followed by a vertical tasting at the Casona: current-vintage Maquis Lien and two older vintages of the wine that gave rise to Maquis's story.

Times: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

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Tour Icono

$68,000 CLP p/p

Nature, history and icon wines on a 2-hour tour: it begins with a glass of Maquis Revela Rosé and a walk through Frank Adriaenssens's biological corridor and the Viola rows, overlooking the Chimbarongo Creek. Back at the Casona, an exclusive tasting of our icon wines Viola and Franco, with the private cellar opened to reveal an older vintage.

Tasting: Maquis Viola current vintage + older vintage, Maquis Franco current vintage + older vintage.

Duration: 2 hrs. Times: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

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Historic Vintages Tour

$680,000 CLP for groups of 1-8

Choose one of our three icon wines, Maquis Franco, Maquis Viola or Calcu Futa, for an exclusive private vertical tasting of four vintages selected by our winemakers. An activity for a small group of up to 8 people, guided by our expert team, accompanied by a board of fine French cheeses and local charcuterie.

Times: 10:00 AM.

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Private Tour

$88,000 CLP p/p

Begins with a glass of Brut Nature sparkling wine and continues with a private guided walk through the vineyard and the biological corridor, exploring the winemaking process and Maquis's history. It ends with an exclusive tasting of our icon wines.

Tasting: Maquis Viola current vintage + older vintage, Maquis Franco current vintage + older vintage.

Times: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

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Activities and Experiences

Beyond the Glass

Ride the Vines + Tour Lien

$102,000 CLP p/p

A bike ride through the vineyards and the riverbank, paired with a guided tasting of the Lien wines. An active way to get to know Maquis's terroir.

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Ride the Vines + Tour Icono

$118,000 CLP p/p

A bike ride through the vineyards and the riverbank, paired with a guided tasting of Maquis's icon wines. Ideal for taking in the landscape and the wine in one experience.

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Tour Lien + Picnic

$84,000 CLP p/p

A guided tasting of the Lien wines followed by an outdoor picnic with local products from the Colchagua Valley, by the river.

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Tour Icono + Picnic

$100,000 CLP p/p

A guided tasting of Maquis's icon wines followed by an outdoor picnic with local products from the Colchagua Valley, by the river.

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Between Rivers Experience

From $154,800 CLP p/p

A kayak descent along the Chimbarongo Creek, surrounded by nature, with short or long route options. The experience ends at Viña Maquis with a picnic of local products paired with wines of your choice. Available from November through the end of April.

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