Traveling on bikes must be one of our favorite things to do. If you add a winery or three, in another country, we are talking about the perfect day. It was a perfect day . . . The tour started with breakfast empanadas and scrambled eggs, then a 7 mile bike ride on thru the Santa Rita vineyard (which included three separate labels and processing facilities). One label being ‘120’. According to legend, 120 patriots, exhausted after a long, hard battle during the fight for Chile’s independence, reached the land belonging to Santa Rita. On that fateful night in 1814, these forces of liberty found refuge in the estate cellars. Today, within these same cellars, their award-winning 120 wines are crafted to honor their heroic character. These are young, elegant and fruity wines, perfectly balanced with soft tannins and good acidity.
We rode, we learned about grape varieties, and history of wine making and enjoyed the warmth and beauty of the day. The wine tasting featured both red and white wines, and was located in a hacienda that was originally built in the 1600’s, and honored as a part of Chilean history. It really doesn’t get better than that, exercise, wine, food, and a chance to see a special place in history.
There are several wine areas very close to Santiago. Santa Rita is a 30 minute drive to the southeast.
A great day, in a wonderful country, now it is time to move on to the next adventure.
