Located in the Limarí Valley, which is 400 kms north of Santiago, the Tamaya estate is currently planted with 163 hectares of vines, although the whole farm covers an area of 3,000 hectares. The farm produces citrus fruits and avocados and there is a permanent staff of over 500 people.  Planting of the vines started in 1997, and the construction of the winery (with a capacity of 1.470.000 litres) began in 2001. The winemaker is José Pablo Martin, one of the most exciting young winemakers in Chile, who has worked with top Chilean and French producers. He has recently been joined by Patrick Valette, who will act as the consultant winemaker, bringing with him many years of winemaking skill and experience from around the world.

The name "Tamaya" comes from the Diaguita Indians, who inhabited the region of the Limarí Valley between the 8th-15th centuries. "Tamaya" means "high lookout point" and corresponds to the name of the principal hill in the area, which is situated within the property of Viña Casa Tamaya.