- Address: Av. Sta. Rosa 821, Santiago, Puente Alto, Región Metropolitana, Chile;
- Website: almavivawinery.com;
- Phone: +56 2 2270 4200;
- Operating time: Mon. - Fri. from 10:30 to 17:30, Sat, Sun. - day off.
Tourists who have decided to go on a trip to Chile , are given a lot of unique opportunities. He can enjoy beautiful views, expand his horizons by visiting architectural and cultural attractions . One of the entertainment and ways to diversify sightseeing tours is wine tasting, which is carried out in local wineries. One of the most famous is the winery Almaviva.
What is Almaviva's winery famous for?
The merit in the foundation of the winery belongs to the famous French winemaker Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The building in which it is located, can be safely described as architectural sights, it is a modern castle. The location of the structure is the Maipo Valley . The name of the winery Almaviva also has French roots, so it was called the Count in the famous play of Beaumarchais "The Marriage of Figaro".
In the immediate vicinity are vineyards, in which various grape varieties are grown for the production of fine wines. The area is called Puente Alto and covers an area of 85 hectares. The climate in this area is considered ideal for growing grape varieties "Cabernet Sauvignon". This is best served by hot summer days and cool nights.
The Almaviva winery is famous for making the most expensive Chilean wines. Their sale is in the area of Pirke , which is located 30 km from Santiago . Despite the high cost, tourists are happy to buy a bottle of this Chilean wine as a souvenir. In addition to its excellent taste qualities, it has a unique design using elements of ancient Chilean traditions. The main design is made on the Cultrana, the Mapuche ritual drum. The name "Almaviva" is made in the style of Beaumarchais.
How to get to the winery?
To taste and purchase fine wine, you only need to cover the distance of 30 km from the capital of Santiago and get to the Pirque district.