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Bo Wines winemaker and owner, Alvin Miranda, returned to Chile after many years working in Europe and started his boutique brand Bo Wines in 2012.
Focusing mainly on Carignan in Maule (Fillo and Carae) although his Fillo line now also includes a Malbec from Colchagua and Alvin is making a Cabernet Sauvignon-Carignan blend in Maule too (Macriado).
There is no shortage of volcanoes in Chile (over 2,000 in fact, 500 of which are active!) and it is the unique geology of this seismically active country that has inspired the Volcanes de Chile range — hunting down interesting volcanic terroirs around the country.
Winemaker Pilar Diaz works with vineyards in six different wine regions to explore the diversity of volcanic wines in Chile while seeking fresh and energetic expressions of each place.
Bodega Volcanes de Chile, owned by Viña Undurraga, gives away its concept in the name – searching for volcanic soils and vineyards of Chile. While the winery is in Maipo, grapes are sourced from vineyards in Malleco, Maule, Maipo, Cachapoal and Leyda.
Bodega Volcanes de Chile makes some interesting red blends (including Mediterranean varieties) and a favourite is the Chardonnay from Malleco.
The winery is certified as sustainable according to the Sustainability Code from Wines of Chile.
The Bisquertt family started growing vines in Colchagua in 1965. Today the family have over 150 hectares planted in the coastal region of Marchigüe and also produce their own wines from their fruit. Bisquertt is best known for its rich red blends and good value single-variety line La Joya.
Andes Plateau is the mountain wine project of well-known Chilean winemaker Felipe Uribe. His first wine, 700, came from Alto Maipo from a vineyard at 700 metres above sea-level. Since then he has incorporated other altitude vineyards in Chile including Cachapoal and Alcohuaz in Elqui.