Registered wineries on The Squeeze Magazine
Laura Hartwig winery is a popular winery for tourists in Colchagua: family run, boutique and in Santa Cruz. Their wines are focused on rich red blends of the Bordeaux varieties. You can visit for a tasting and tour any day of the week and tour the vineyards on a horse-drawn cart.
Viña Las Niñas has 160 hectares in Apalta, Colchagua, where it was first established in 1996. The Las Niñas winery is a modern and shiny building which changes colour as it catches the light at different times of day. The portfolio encompasses classic Bordeaux and Rhone varieties.
Laberinto winery and vineyards in Maule is the brainchild of Rafael Tirado, who planted 18 hectares of vines in the shape of a labyrinth. In the Colbún DO of Chile, the Laberinto vineyard is planted on volcanic soils over granite and overlooks Lake Colbún. The growing portfolio includes excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, red and white blends.
Viña Ventisquero has several wine brands under its command: Ventisquero, Kalfu, Tara, Ramirana, Yali, Root 1. Each has a different focus and often a different vineyard location (Tara in the Atacama Desert being one of Chile’s most extreme plantings).
Although it was only founded in 1998, with over 1,000 hectares of their own vines today, Ventisquero is a major player in Chile. The main Ventisquero winery is located in Cachapoal although you can visit the Ventisquero wineries in Apalta and Trinidad (both in Colchagua) for a tasting.