TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Santiago. Chile.
ITS ALL ABOUT THE WINES, FOOD, COCKTAILS.
The longest country in the world with diverse landscapes and dramatic climates makes Chile one of the hottest destination in Latin America. Photo by Francisco Kemeny
Updated 14 Feb 2025
Dining with Wines.
01 WINE IS BEST WITH FOOD AND FRIENDS.
Here's some of our favorites places in Santiago.
Yum Cha.
Yum Cha | You won't get the traditional steam dumplings here. It's a modern restaurant that melts the fusion of different cultures between product and techniques. The dozens of flavors, aromas and textures coming from one ingredient. Tasting menu is paired with 5Teas & 5wines, starts from USD129.
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La Herradura 2722, 7530001 Providencia
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Bocanáriz.
Bocanáriz | A meeting place for tourists and local wine lovers, pairing food with an extensive selection of wines of Chile. Have a good chat with the team of sommeliers when you try the tasting flight as they tell the story behind each label.
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José Victorino Lastarria 276
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https://bocanariz.cl
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Infiltrados Steakbar.
Infiltrados Steakbar | Cooking with fire is an ancient tradition. A place where the grill is its heart of where everything happens. With over 100 different Chilean and International wines to choose from, Chef Juan Pablo and his team welcomes you.
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Av Vitacura 5708, 7640757 Vitacura
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Photo from Instagram.com/infiltrados.steakbar
Wine Bars.
Drop in have a chat with our favourite sommeliers and their team.
02 SOMMELIERS HOT FAVOURITE
Les Dix Vin.
Les Dix Vin | A chic wine bar with French and Chile wines on the menu paired with cheeses. With friendly knowledgeable sommeliers chatting with everyone, it's a winebar to visit when starting your journey on wines. Say Hola to Juan Ignacio, Miguel when you next drop in.
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Av Vitacura 2935, 7550011 Las Condes
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Photo from Facebook/lesdixvinssantiago
La Vinoteca.
La Vinoteca | A library of wines featuring a excellent selection of Chilean & International wines, a wine store & restaurant serving modern seasonal dishes, paired with a good selection of wines by glasses. Say Hola to Carlos, the sommelier at this location.
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Av. Manuel Montt 1452, 7501105 Providencia
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Photo from Facebook/TiendasLaVinoteca
Chile.
Wines Varieties.
03 LETS TALK ABOUT WINES
​Here's some grapes varieties that's unique or signature to Wines of Chile Photo from Winefolly
Carménère
is directly related to Cabernet Franc and shares its red fruit flavors and herbaceousness. Its thought to be Merlot when it was first transplanted into Chile but what makes it different is Carménère’s aromas in more savory flavors of black pepper, bell pepper, and cocoa powder. It is one of Chile’s treasured grapes. At the moment, the best wines are found in and around Colchagua, Cachapoal, and Maipo Valleys where wines are richer and more chocolatey.
Pais
is a light bodied red that is very much considered as the Beaujolais of Chile. Also known as the Mission grape and widely-planted. The wines are juicy with bright red fruit, roses, violet, sometimes dried meaty notes with crunchy tannins. Sometimes it's blended with Cinsault.
Cinsault
is a light bodied red that is "re-discovered" in the colder regions of Chile especially around Itata Valley. Chile Cinsault ranges from floral, red fruits driven to earthy, herbal and spicy.
Cabernet & Blends
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted grape in Chile with an elegant lighter colored, less tannic style, aromas of black cherry, plums, smoked bell pepper, mint and graphite. Chile also makes Bordeux Blends Chilean style with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and sometimes Syrah. They often feature rich flavors of plum and dried blackberry or raspberry, olives and pepper, minerals with a smoky finish.
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Local Cuisine.
04 PAIRING WINES WITH FOOD
Latin America have such a diversity in cuisines from Chilean, Peruvian, Mexican, Argentinian, French, Italian, Parrilla, even Chileno Chino. Lets hear from our local friends for their favorite pairing with their favorite regional cuisine.
Carménère is a variety that pairs very well with Pastel de Choclo (Traditional Corn and Beef Casserole) and Empanada de Pino. Cordero Magallánico al palo (Roasted Lamb on stick) with a deep Syrah from the north or a Pastel de Jaiba with a structured Chardonnay.
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Miguel, Sommelier. Follow him @thedeliriousfoodie
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Back to the Vines.
05 WINERIES AND VINEYARDS
For those looking to travel out of Santiago for some wine tastings, these wine regions are about 1-2hours out of Santiago.
MAIPO
Concha y Toro
Concha Y Toro | Located in the prestigious and beautiful wine-growing area of ​​the Maipo Valley, just one hour from Santiago in the town of Pirque, lies the traditional winery of the Concha y Toro, established in 1890. The birth place of the world-famous Casillero del Diablo. Wine Tasting tour starts from USD23.
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Pirque, Santiago
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https://enoturismo.conchaytoro.com/
Photo from Facebook/conchaytoro
CASABLANCA VALLEY
Villard Wines
Villard Wines | Voted as one of the world's best vineyards, Villard is family owned and operated. Founded by Thierry Villard and succeeded by Jean-Charles, together with winemaker Anamaria Pacheco. The Casablanca Valley is one of the most prestigious areas for the production of cold climate grapes. Located 70 km west of Santiago with cold influence of the Humboldt Ocean Current showcases wines in their fruity freshness with ample acidity. Wine tasting starts from USD23
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Km 14, 5, 2480000 Casablanca, Valparaíso
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Photo from Website
CACHAPOAL VALLEY
Viña VIK
Viña VIK | Located about 2hours out of Santiago, VIK is created from Millahue, the Cachapoal Valley. The signature wines; VIK 2010, a Bordeaux blend (Chilean style CCC-Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Cabernet Franc) & La Piu Belle 2017 (Chilean style CCS -Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah)
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2970000 San Vicente de Taguatagua,
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Photo from Facebook/vikwine
Patagonia Chilena.
A region encompassing the vast southernmost tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, with the Andes Mountains as its dividing line. While travelling here is about 923km from Santiago, Patagonian wines are exquisite when you see it in the restaurants.
Casa Silva
Casa Silva | In 2006, the Silvas planted about five acres of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, also expanded into Riesling and traditional sparkling wines in Futrono, a hillside near Lake Ranco. Casa Silva is the first Chilean winery to produce wines from their own vineyards with the Designation of Origin “Austral”, in such a remote Southern Region.
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Photo from Facebook/casasilvachile
Miguel Torres Chile
Miguel Torres Chile arrived in the Curicó Valley, Chile in 1979. His winery focused on fair trade, organic viticulture, and innovation. In 2018, it acquired 5,000 hectares in the province of Aysén, destined to the plantation of vines and forests.
Facebook/migueltorres
Cócteles y Cocktails
06 LETS HAVE A KIKI
Here's some of our favourite coctelerías in Santiago de Chile.
The Singular Rooftop Bar.
The Singular Rooftop Bar | Perched with a privileged view of the San Cristobal hill and artisan cocktail menu and a curated wine list, this rooftop bar is considered one of the best terraces in Santiago.
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Located in the Singular Hotel, Lastarria, Santiago
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https://www.thesingular.com/santiago/dining
Photo from Facebook/Singularhotels
Sarita Colonia.
Sarita Colonia – Cocina Peruana Travesti, a place where kitsch dementia and maximalism are expressed to tell stories about death, life, friendship and gastronomy. Peruvian cuisine are very much intertwined in the local scene.
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Loreto 40, 8420488 Recoleta
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https://www.saritacoloniarestoran.cl
Photo from Facebook//restaurantesaritacolonia
Curated/.
IT'S OUR PLEASURE. MUCHAS GRACIAS
Miguel | Santiago. He is a sommelier based in Santiago. Follow him @thedeliriousfoodie
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Harley | Santiago. He is a sommelier based in Santiago. Follow him @profesomm.
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John | London. He is a Inflight Purser.
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JJ | Sydney. He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and as a Sommelier and teaches hospitality.