Viña Escorial is a boutique winery in the Aconcagua Valley, founded in 1880, located in the commune of Panquehue (just an hour from Santiago). It specializes in the production of superior-quality wines and the development of local wine tourism.
In Chile and abroad, they are recognized for producing high-altitude wines, with vines grown in their vineyard in Río Colorado, on the road to Portillo, situated at 1,600 meters above sea level in the heart of the Andes Mountains. This area represents the highest-altitude terroir in the Aconcagua Valley, which enhances the aging process and quality of their wines.
On this tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process in all its stages, with the chance to taste wines in the barrels and enjoy their best vintages in a majestic underground cellar. Their wine selection ranges from traditional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah, Malbec, Carignan, and Pinot Noir, to less common ones like Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Chenin Blanc, as well as their renowned Late Harvest and fortified wines. You can also enjoy their high-altitude wine Cornisa, which has been praised by the renowned wine critic James Suckling.
On this tour, you will taste some of the best high-altitude wines in Chile and explore one of the most exclusive wine regions in the country, all while experiencing the unique pleasure of tasting in a legendary underground cellar.
