Today was our last company visit, and it was a perfect way to end the trip.
We all headed to Viña Idomita in the morning. My first impression was surprise at how beautiful the vineyard was. The sun was shining brightly and there was no humidity, unlike how it is close to the shore. It was so nice to be in the sun for a little while!
We took a tour of the vineyard, and then we moved on to the area where the wine is processed. I was amazed at how new and technologically advanced the plant was. Wine making is always thought of as an ancient art, but this area looked anything but old.
Since Viña Idomita is relatively new as a company, it's technology is very up to date. After seeing the processing, we saw the underground cellar where the wine is aged. We learned that most wines here are not aged for too long, but that the aging process is very important in developing the complexity of a wine.
Finally, we ended the visit with a shirt wine tasting. I was surprised at how much I liked the wine I tasted. It was very light and fruity.
After our visit, we drove to Isla Negra, the location of one of Pablo Neruda's homes. We had lunch there, which was very good. Especially dessert which we finished quickly...
After this, we went on a tour of Pablo Nerdua's home. We weren't able to take pictures inside, but even from the outside it is evident that this home is very special.
It is modeled after a ship and a train. It is long and thin, like Chile itself, and houses many of his favorite collectables and childhood items. It is right by the ocean, his favorite place.
After our tour, we went back to Viña for a farewell pizza dinner with the students. We exchanged gifts and talked. I hope these will not be the last conversations I have with them since they have been so welcoming and kind to us.
Tomorrow we leave for the airport. I have enjoyed myself so much on this trip, and I am so glad every day was busy so that we made the most of our time.
¡Viva Chile!
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