Wednesday, 23 October, and Friday, 25 October, 2019
The Spanish conquistadors brought grapes to Chile in the 1500s. Wine and pisco (grape brandy) have been part of the culture ever since.
On Wednesday, we had a tour of the Casablanca Valley, between Santiago and Valparaiso. On Friday, we were in the Elqui Valley, between La Serena and Vicuña.
The Spanish conquistadors brought grapes to Chile in the 1500s. Wine and pisco (grape brandy) have been part of the culture ever since.
On Wednesday, we had a tour of the Casablanca Valley, between Santiago and Valparaiso. On Friday, we were in the Elqui Valley, between La Serena and Vicuña.
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| The Elqui Valley as viewed from the Puclaro Dam (Embalse Puclaro). The Elqui River provides enough water for agriculture in the valley. |
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| The reservoir behind the dam. The reservoir provides a source of fresh water for irrigation and drinking; the dam generates a modest amount of electricity. |
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| Vineyard near Vicuña. |
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| Fermentation tanks at the Capel Pisco Distillery in Vicuña. |
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| Oak aging tanks at the distillery. |
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| The stills that produce the final product. |
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| The tasting room at the Kingston Family Winery in the Casablanca Valley. |
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| Set up for our wine tasting: two whites and three reds. |
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