Taste incredible wines and meet real winemakers, whether you are a wine enthusiast or not, visiting the wineries is a great experience exploring beautiful valleys where the vines are grown.
Main vineyards:
Cachapoal Valley, Colchagua Valley and Santa Cruz, Pirque and Maipo Valley, Maule Valley, Casablanca Valley, Limarí Valley, Aconcagua Valley, San Antonio Valley/Leyda, Curicó Valley, Itata Valley, Elqui Valley.
The wine regions in South America are renowned for their distinctive terroirs and diverse climates, contributing to the production of high-quality wines. Here is a list of notable wineries from Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay.
Chile
Chile is one of the top wine-producing countries in the world, known for its diverse regions, ranging from the Atacama Desert in the north to Patagonia in the south.
Viña Concha y Toro (Central Valley)
One of the largest and most famous wineries in Chile, known for its Casillero del Diablo brand.
Viña Montes (Colchagua Valley)
Renowned for its red wines, especially Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Casa del Bosque (Casablanca Valley)
A premium winery specializing in cool-climate wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Viña Errazuriz (Aconcagua Valley)
A prestigious winery producing high-end wines, particularly known for its single-vineyard selections.
Viña Santa Rita (Maipo Valley)
Famous for its historic background and wide variety of wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Argentina
Argentina is known for its Malbec wines and has some of the highest-altitude vineyards in the world, especially in Mendoza.
Catena Zapata (Mendoza)
One of Argentina’s most acclaimed wineries, specializing in Malbec and high-altitude wines.
Bodega Norton (Mendoza)
A long-standing winery known for producing Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other varietals.
Susana Balbo Wines (Mendoza)
Run by one of Argentina’s first female winemakers, producing fine wines from Malbec, Torrontés, and more.
Salentein (Mendoza)
Known for premium Malbec and Bordeaux-style blends, with a focus on the Uco Valley.
Trapiche (Mendoza)
One of Argentina’s largest wineries, offering a wide range of wines, from affordable to premium selections.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s wine production is relatively small but growing, especially in regions such as Tarija, which benefits from high altitudes and warm temperatures.
Bodega Campos de Solana (Tarija)
One of Bolivia’s leading wineries, known for producing award-winning wines, particularly its Malbec and Tannat.
Casa Real (Tarija)
Known for its premium wines, Casa Real focuses on high-altitude reds and is one of Bolivia’s oldest wine estates.
Bodega Kohlberg (Tarija)
A family-owned winery producing wines from the high-altitude region of Tarija, particularly known for its Malbec.
Bodegas y Viñedos de la Familia Arzuaga (Tarija)
A boutique winery producing a variety of red and white wines, with a focus on local varieties.
Uruguay
Uruguay is recognized for its Tannat, which thrives in its climate, along with other varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bodega Garzón (Garzón, Maldonado)
Known for its world-class wines, including Tannat, from a stunning estate in the coastal region of Uruguay.
Bodega Juanicó (Canelones)
A historic winery producing a wide range of wines, with a strong focus on Tannat and other red varieties.
Viña Edén (Canelones)
A family-owned winery producing exceptional Tannat and other varieties from high-altitude vineyards.
Bodega Bouza (Montevideo)
A boutique winery offering premium wines from local and international varietals, especially Tannat.Bodega Pizzorno (Canelones)
A winery that produces excellent Tannat wines, with an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.
These wineries represent some of the best in each country and are a great starting point for exploring the diverse wine regions of South America.
