Festival weekend planner
Vendimia del Valle de Casablanca — a 3-day weekend in Casablanca Valley
April. Casablanca, Chile. 75 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Casablanca
Land at Santiago International Airport (SCL), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Vendimia del Valle de Casablanca
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Casablanca Valley
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Casablanca
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Matetic Vineyards
WTG pickBiodynamic cool-climate Syrah on coastal foothills — Chile's most compelling argument that Syrah belongs in the Pacific ocean breeze, not Colchagua's heat.
- Address
- Fundo El Rosario, Casablanca, Chile
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- USD 25 · Tour and 4-wine tasting
- Website
- Visit
Practical
- Nearest airport
- Santiago International Airport (SCL)
Insider tip
Visit Viña Matetic and Casablanca's smaller producers like Sebastiano directly during the festival when they offer barrel tastings unavailable during regular visits.
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