Somos una empresa familiar dedicada a la producción de vinos regenerativos
Maule
1. Describe tu proyecto, el lugar y sus habitantes (incluídos los animales):
Somos una empresa familiar dedicada a la producción de vinos en el secano interior del Maule.
Nos encontramos ubicados en Caliboro, una pequeña localidad rural de 50 casas y 150 personas, rodeados de cerros y el río Perquilauquen. La propiedad cuenta con 840 hectáreas, incluido bodega, casas, viñedos y una maravillosa reserva nativa.
Creemos en la naturaleza y todos nuestros procesos están guiados por la agricultura regenerativa. Este año recibimos el EOV, el cual verifica que efectivamente estamos regenerando nuestros suelos, convirtiéndonos en la primera viña regenerativa de Chile.
Sentimos un gran amor por los animales y por eso constantemente estamos rescatando animales de la calle para posteriormente buscarles un hogar. Además de tener perros, gatos, gallinas, pavos, cerdos, vacas, ovejas y caballos, los cuales nos ayudan en nuestros procesos regenerativos.
2. Haz una lista de las actividades en las que participarán los WWOOFers y qué quieres enseñarles:
Nuestros voluntarios pueden realizar diferentes como:
- orden y aseo.
- jardineria.
- atención de turistas
- cosecha de uva
- trabajos de campo
- trabajos en bodega
- cocina
3. ¿Cómo sería el día de un WWOOFer en tu lugar (horario de participación en actividades, expectativas...)?
Generalmente se trabaja durante las mañanas, pero ocasionalmente pedimos ayuda con ciertos trabajos de temporada que necesitan horarios especiales.
4. Habla sobre tus propios intereses (música, cocina, etc.) y las posibilidades de los alrededores (senderismo, natación, etc.):
En esta familia tenemos diferentes intereses, cómo cocina, pintura y musica.
Pero nuestros voluntarios pueden hacer senderismo y natación dentro de nuestra propiedad.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Grain farming
Sheep or goat farming
Raising of other farm animals
Viticulture
Beekeeping
Seed saving or production
Meat processing
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
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Member since 2023
Languages spoken:
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Maule
Estación de San Javier o Linares
Reviews
Gina
United States
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March 2026
My time at Bodega Erasmo was amazing. Javier and Josefa are absolutely incredible, generous, kind, funny, awesome people and I learned SO much. I participated in grape harvest for my first couple days, spent the next couple weeks working in the bodega (remontage, temp & density readings, cleaning, etc.), and my last 2 weeks helping to create a permaculture garden design for a small section of their property. What drew me here was their dedication to regenerative agriculture (the wine was a big bonus of course!) and I learned much more than I could have imagined. If you are interested in wine making or farming with an ecological focus (or BOTH!) this place is where you need to be!!!! Just cross your fingers that Monique will show up while you're there ;-)
Thank you Javier & Josefa!
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Johanna
Germany
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May 2025
We spontaneously applied for Volunteering at this vineyard and luckily got accepted. After traveling a decent amount of time going with bus and taxi (the Vinery is far from any bigger settlement) we arrived at Calivoro and entered a little paradise, greeted by very excited and friendly dogs.
We learned a lot about the wine making process and took a part in a lot of steps. From harvesting to destemming the grapes, Remontage and Pisoneo, pressing and the most important: enjoying the final product! We also were involved in lab work, taking samples and running tests on fermenting wine.
The vinery is also involved in fermentation of apples so expect to be involved in this too. Depending on the season it could get quite busy so expect to work long hours.
The coworkers were incredibly friendly and teached us a lot, even took us to their home and ride their horses.
The vineyard‘s owners are super nice, too. We were treated as part of the family, taken to family and friends meeting and parties.
The surrounding area is splendid. A swim in a river is a 10 minutes walk away, the parents of Javier have a boat if you are into kayaking. The hill behind the bodega offers great views to the Andes if hiked on. Our Co-Volunteers (we were four in total) were super nice too and we managed to have a very good time together.
And we haven’t even started to write about the wine made here. But we have to leave some surprises for you!
So, you are looking for the place to volunteer? Look no further!
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Zehra
Türkiye
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November 2024
Javier and Josefina have the sweetest family farm, but to call this place just a vineyard making excellent wines would be unfair. This place is practically a nature conservation organization. We have worked and volunteered in nature conservation organizations in Turkey for many years, and we say this knowing what it truly means. Javier is deeply aware that he is a part of nature itself, and they produce grapes in harmony with nature, far beyond just organic farming. Javier looks at the ants, bugs, flies, bees, cow dung, weeds, and flowers within the vineyard with great love and cherishes them all as a whole. When we think of him proudly speaking about his vineyard, it brings tears to our eyes—there is so much you can learn from him. In fact, you’re coming not to a vineyard, but to a nature school. Their wines are very delicious and clearly made with passion; we tasted wines as flavorful as we’ve never had before in Chile. They were very attentive and generous in making us feel comfortable. If we didn’t have our own plans and dreams, we would want to live and work with them on their farm for years. We hope to be able to visit them again and hope that life rewards them with as much beauty as they deserve.
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Martin
France
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January 2024
If you're looking for the best Chilean experience, Caliboro is the place where you'll find it.
We spent 1 month there and there's so much more to say.
First the place : Caliboro is a world apart. It feels timeless, but that's what makes it so beautiful. Whether it's the river Perquilauquen, the view of the Cordillera and its snow-capped volcanoes, the vineyards, the colours, the sky at night , yeah in short, everything is here.
The work is top and the atmosphere with the team is great, you'll never feel left out, it's like being part of a big family. Apart from all that, you can make kayak, cycle, watch the sunsets over the nearby hills, etc.
And finally, all the people are lovely, and you'll be able to learn more about the erasmo estate, from the practices to the winemaking and the final product, the wines (which are incredible, we have to admit, allowing for the best in Chile).
Many thanks to everyone at Erasmo: Javier, Josefa, Rodolfo, Kaco, Emilia, Cecilia, Daniela, Sophie, Augusto, Don Leon and all the other people we met.
PS : A love of wine and beer is a big plus if you want to come to Erasmo (especially the Cristal). And finally, keyline is life.
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