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Cool climate wines
We speak of a cool climate to explain a set of climatological and geographical conditions that are associated with pre-coastal zones, such as the Casablanca Valley. It is expressed in a broad oscillation between daytime and nighttime temperatures that provides special conditions that encourage the grapes to ripen more slowly. One of the factors that most contributes to these conditions is the cool sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean that enters our vineyards from the San Gerónimo sub-valley. The influence of the sea enters in the form of breezes from midday onward, and as mist, through large masses of humid air around dawn. It is common for normal spring and even summer days to begin overcast and then clear slowly as the temperatures rise and the mists evaporate with the heat.
We speak of a cool climate to explain a set of climatological and geographical conditions that are associated with pre-coastal zones, such as the Casablanca Valley. It is expressed in a broad oscillation between daytime and nighttime temperatures that provides special conditions that encourage the grapes to ripen more slowly. One of the factors that most contributes to these conditions is the cool sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean that enters our vineyards from the San Gerónimo sub-valley.
The influence of the sea enters in the form of breezes from midday onward, and as mist, through large masses of humid air around dawn. It is common for normal spring and even summer days to begin overcast and then clear slowly as the temperatures rise and the mists evaporate with the heat.
The joy
of being
in Las Dichas
The joy of being
in Las Dichas
Las Dichas is one of the coldest sectors of the Casablanca Valley with respect to Alto Casablanca. While the influence of the sea is significant, Casablanca is located in the middle of the Coastal Mountain Range (Cordillera de la Costa) and is also somewhat continental. The morning fog is one of the main characteristics of this area and is a key ally in combating frost.
The broad thermal amplitude slows the metabolism of the plants and extends the ripening period, thereby encouraging the accumulation of aromatic compounds within the grapes.
This very special climate is essential for achieving the highest quality fruit, and as a consequence, the plants conserve more organic acids, which are key to obtaining lively, vibrant, and intense wines.
Maturation occurs later in the season, allowing the plants to concentrate their energy on the grapes without stress.
This makes the Las Dichas sector of the Casablanca Valley a privileged place in the world for growing grapes with a high content of aromatic precursors. The local conditions and the varieties we produce allow us to work with environmental awareness to make authentic wines with tremendous character.
Unique and
Different Wines
Climate is one of the great challenges for the entire viticultural and enological team, which needs to know how to interpret it. Water scarcity is a constant threat, and the management of this resource requires all of the existing technology to make efficient use of it. Cold-climate grapes generally have higher acidity, a fresher fruit character, lower alcohol potential, and greater aromatic potency, which together tend to create a specific style of wine.
Given these climatic conditions, varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, which require a warmer climate, are grown in the Central Valley such as Maipo, Rapel, and Cachapoal.
From these challenging conditions, we seek to obtain the best quality vines, selecting ideal clones and rootstocks, maintaining low yields per hectare, and managing the vineyard responsibly. In the winery, our winemaking philosophy is expressed through the concept of “beautiful simplicity,” in which we use low-intervention winemaking protocols to reflect the characteristics of a cool climate “wine of origin” faithful example of this place. We try to interpret our home, through wine, to talk about what the nature of this cold sector of the valley gives us, creating family wines that grow in harmony with the environment, which we protect responsibly using sustainable practices that respect our ecosystem.
Wines that respect and represent the place in which they grow and that make us proud.
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Mapa Viñedo
Soil description
Tapihue
Sandy-textured soil. Low capacity for water retention. In this strip of soil, we grow Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, which constitute the heart of the production of our Botanic Series range. The wines are lighter in structure and not very ample but have a pronounced vertical acidity. This soil, along with the cold climate conditions, delivers a very perfumed nose with floral to citrus notes.
Lo Vasquez
A soil typology that includes granitic rock in varying degrees of decomposition, which is very characteristic of the soils in the part of the hills where the production of the wines for our Pequeñas and Family Reserve lines is concentrated. These soils, which are poorer in organic matter and more superficial, induce a natural metabolic regulation of the vines that encourages them to concentrates their energy on the fruit. The resulting wines are concentrated with great volume and lingering palates. On the nose, notes of riper fruit in varying layers increase their aromatic complexity.
Casablanca
These soils have a greater presence of clay as well as organic matter, which increases their capacity for water retention. The vines have greater vigor and are able to better absorb nutrients and minerals from the roots. The resulting wines are deep, with slightly lower acidity and with a more mineral texture.
Santa Rosa de Casablanca
Flat lands with grayish-brown soils of aluvial origin with coarse stones of different purities and a sandy clay-loam texture.