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Wine & Chicha Route

The coastal dryland of Pomaire and Los Chiñihues, land of traditional vines · Wine & chicha route

🍇 Experience · Melipilla Valley · Coastal Dryland

Beyond the clay, the area around Pomaire is a land of traditional vines and arbors. In the coastal dryland and the Los Chiñihues area, small family producers still make apple and grape chicha, pipeño and country wine using techniques passed down over generations. A route to discover the rural, festive side of the potters' town.

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País grape

The traditional grape of the Chilean dryland, the base of country wines and pipeño. One of the oldest varieties in the country, grown on rustic arbors in the area.

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Artisanal chicha

The emblematic drink of the place: apple and grape chicha, fresh and sweet. Found in the typical restaurants and especially abundant around the National Holidays.

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Dryland pipeño

A young, rustic country wine, ideal to accompany a cazuela or a giant empanada. The perfect pairing for Pomaire cuisine.

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Los Chiñihues

A rural area a few minutes from Pomaire, with vineyards, ravines and quiet roads. The heart of the family wine-growing tradition of the surroundings.

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Pairing in clay

Chicha and wine are served in clay jugs and vessels made in the town itself, uniting Pomaire's two great traditions in a single experience.

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Best season

The harvest (March–April) and the National Holidays (September) are the times with the most fresh chicha, loaded vines and festive atmosphere in the dryland.

🧭 How to follow the route

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Start in downtown PomaireTry an apple or grape chicha in the typical restaurants on Roberto Bravo and San Antonio streets.
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Head toward Los ChiñihuesDrive the rural dryland roads, among arbors and ravines. Bring a full tank: there is little signal and few services.
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Look for family producersAsk in town for seasonal chicha and artisanal wine; many are sold directly at homes and stands in the area.
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Finish with gastronomyReturn to town and pair your find with a cazuela or empanada served in clay. Cheers!

🍷 Do you have a vineyard or arbor, or make chicha in the area? Add your place to this route and appear in the guide.

🗺️ View Los Chiñihues

Route based on the wine-growing tradition of the Melipilla coastal dryland. Producers and hours vary by season; ask in town. Drink responsibly · adults 18+ only.

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