Concha y Toro Vineyard

Viña Concha y Toro

Chile's largest wine producer with stunning vineyards and colonial architecture in the Pirque area, offering comprehensive tours and tastings of their premium wines. This iconic vineyard provides insight into large-scale Chilean winemaking and beautiful estate grounds.

Things to do

• Vineyard Tour — Guided walking tour through the estate's historic vineyards showcasing different grape varieties and winemaking techniques across Concha y Toro's 8,000+ hectares.
• Wine Tasting — Professional sommelier-led tastings of Concha y Toro's signature wines including Casillero del Diablo, Almaviva, and Don Melchor in tasting rooms with vineyard views.
• Colonial Manor House Tour — Exploration of the historic 19th-century main residence featuring original architecture, period furnishings, and the legendary underground cellar known as Casillero del Diablo.
• Underground Cellar Visit — Descent into the famous subterranean wine storage facility where premium bottles age in climate-controlled conditions amid atmospheric colonial-era architecture.
• Estate Grounds Walk — Stroll through manicured gardens, native plants, and scenic pathways offering panoramic views of the Andes Mountains and the Maipo Valley.
• Wine and Food Pairing — Curated multi-course lunch or dinner at the estate restaurant pairing Concha y Toro wines with Chilean cuisine prepared by the vineyard's culinary team.

Food to try

• Empanadas de Queso y Carne — Baked pastry pockets filled with ground beef, cheese, and onions, traditionally served at the vineyard restaurant as a Chilean appetizer paired with local wines.
• Pastel de Choclo — Traditional Chilean corn pie layered with ground beef, olives, and hard-boiled eggs topped with fresh corn puree, often featured in estate lunch menus.
• Congrio a la Maipucina — Local conger eel prepared with wine-based sauce using Concha y Toro wines, reflecting the vineyard's culinary integration of their own vintages.
• Cazuela de Ave — Traditional Chilean stew with chicken, potatoes, corn, and squash served in an earthenware bowl, commonly offered at the vineyard's dining establishments.
• Wine Tasting with Cheese Selection — Pairing of estate wines with Chilean artisanal cheeses from the Maipo region, showcasing local dairy producers alongside Concha y Toro's premium selections.

Local customs & good to know

• Dress Code for Tours — Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes and light layers, as vineyard temperatures vary and you may visit cool underground cellars regardless of season.
• Spanish Language Advantage — While tours are offered in English, staff and local workers primarily speak Spanish; learning basic wine terminology in Spanish enhances the tasting experience.
• Tipping Etiquette — Tipping is not obligatory but appreciated at 10% for guides and restaurant staff; it is typically added to bills in Chilean establishments or given directly for exceptional service.
• Wine Export Regulations — If purchasing wine at the vineyard, verify customs regulations for your home country; Concha y Toro can arrange international shipping but quantities and duties vary by destination.