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Wineries
Guide to the wineries in Chile. Francois Massoc winemaker at Massoc Freres vineyard

Massoc Frères winery was established in 2015 by renowned Chilean winemaker François Massoc, his wife Noëlle and his brother Jean-Paul....
Gabriel Pisano winemaker at Viña Progreso Bodega Experiemental in Canelones in Progreso in Uruguay

Viña Progreso winery is a concept rather than a physical place. Winemaker Gabriel Pisano started to make more experimental wines...
Arac Yaco winery and wine production in Salta, Cafayate, Calchaquis Valleys. Matias Etchart winemaker

Arca Yaco winery and the Amar y Vivir wines are the boutique production of Matías Etchart (grandson of the founder...
Pandolfi Price Vineyards in Itata Valley, Chile

If there’s anyone who has got me excited about new vines in Itata, it’s the wines of Pandolfi Price. One...

Viñas Inéditas winery, and the Terroir Sonoro brand, is the boutique wine production of Chilean winemaker Juan José Ledesma who...
Sierras de Bellavista wine, Colchagua Sierras de Bellavista vineyard, Alto Colchagua, Colchagua Andes

One of Chile's highest altitude mountain vineyards, Sierras de Bellavista is an exciting boutique producer of Riesling, Pinot Noir and...
Wildmakers winery and wine production by winemakers José Miguel Sotomayor and Luca Hodgkinson in Colchagua valley Chile

Wildmakers is the wine production of Chilean winemakers José Miguel Sotomayor and Luca Hodgkinson who work with small growers, vineyards...
Lidio Carraro winery

A boutique family project in among the big boys, Lidio Carraro winery is a great visit for its more intimate nature. You'll...
1945 Carmenere made by Clos de Luz winery in Cachapoal, Chilean wine guide

Based in Almahue in Cachapoal and focused on old vine Carmenère, Clos de Luz has a boutique production. Owner Gabriel...
Clos des Fous winery and wines: Chile wine guide. founders, Pedro Parra, Francois Massoc, Albert Cussen and Paco Leyton

The terroir-driven wines of Clos de Fous may be named 'Clos of Fools' but this is actually a very smart...
Aristos wines in Chile

Aristos is a boutique project created by Chilean winemaker Francois Massoc, Chilean terroir expert Pedro Parra and French wine royalty Louis-Michel Liger-Belair...
Guide to wines of Uruguay, South America Wine Guide

Bernardo Marzuca was born in Carmelo and in his formative years spent time running between the vines and breathing in...
Winemaker Norberto Paez of Paso a Paso wines in Mendoza, Argentina. Latin American wine guide and guide to wineries in Mendoza

Paso a Paso wines is the boutique winery and project of two friends who met at winemaking school in Mendoza,...
Constanza Schwaderer winemaker of Schwaderer wines, Guide to Chilean wineries and winemakers. South America Wine Guide

Schwaderer Wines is the boutique brand of winemaker Constanza Schwaderer and her sister Mariane. Working in different regions in Chile,...
BIRA winery and wines by Santiago Bernasconi and Federico Isgró in the Uco Valley

BIRA is the boutique winery and artisanal wine production of Federico Isgró and Santiago Bernasconi focusing on Sangiovese based red...