Errazuriz
See also Viñedo Chadwick, Arboleda, Seña
Viña Errázuriz
About Viña Errázuriz
Viña Errázuriz winery was founded by Don Maximiano Errázuriz in 1870. With 150 years to its name, you might be forgiven for thinking Errazuriz is a historical winery – it is, but it is also one of the most innovative and forward-thinking producers in Chile. The wine portfolio is almost endless, but treasures include their Aconcagua Costa range, coming from the cooler parts of Aconcagua valley and their Las Pizzaras Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on slate soils.
Their most famous wine is, of course, Don Maximiano, a rich Cabernet-based blend from the warmer Aconcagua Andes. A visit to the winery is in two parts, the historic building and the modern winery. There is a blend of both past and present here, with state-of-the-art blending in with history and tradition. Stay for longer by booking in at their on-site restaurant.
About the Viña Errázuriz vineyards
Viña Errázuris vineyards are located in the Aconcagua Valley, 90 km north of Santiago de Chile. Characterized by a mild Mediterranean climate, with an extended dry season and rainfall concentrated mainly in winter, and soils of volcanic and colluvial origin.
MAX I
This 19.3 hectare vineyard is the winery’s symbol, with granitic soils and a sandy loam texture. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah are grown here. Max I vineyard is the place of origin of the winery’s renowned wines Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve and La Cumbre Syrah.
MAX II
This vineyard has soils of colluvial origin and clay loam texture with a high content of stones and grows vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenère.
MAX III
Max III is a 15.7 hectares- vineyard that has been certified organic since 2003. Its soils of colluvial origin, loamy texture and with a high content of stones are planted with vines of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
MAX IV
This vineyard has 12 hectares planted with vines of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and has deep clay soils.
MAX V
This 48.8 hectares-vineyard is located on the valley’s plains, has soils of alluvial origin and sandy-loam texture and is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Carmenère.
MAX VI
This is one of the winery’s youngest vineyards. It has 47 hectares and is planted with Syrah, Merlot, Carmenère and Viognier.
MAX VII
This vineyard is located in the valley’s mid-sector and grows the classical varieties as well as Grenache, Tempranillo and Marsanne.
ACONCAGUA COSTA ESTATE
This vineyard is located in Aconcagua’s coastal area, 12 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean, and is characterized by the cold influence of the sea. Cold climate varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as Merlot and Syrah are grown.
Viña Errázuriz wines
ICONS
The winery’s iconic wines include Don Maximiliano Founder’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, KAI Carmenere, La Cumbre Syrah and Villa Don Maximiano, Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve’s second wine.
LAS PIZARRAS
This was Errazuriz’s venture into making top schist wines from Aconcagua Costa, and they excelled when it comes to Las Pizarras. Using old barrels and small production, winemaker Francisco Beattig worked hard with Burgundy specialists to bring this wine to light – and the result is outstanding.
SPECIALTIES
MAX
ACONCAGUA CUVEE
ESTATE
About the winemaker,
Francisco Baettig has been the winemaker for Viñedo Chadwick since its first vintage. He is one of Chile’s leading winemakers with experience all over Chile, and is a champion of fresh, elegant styles of wine.
Visiting Viña Errázuriz
Errazuriz is open for visits and offers several tours and tastings: Don Maximiliano icon visit, Max Reserva visit, food pairing visit, Max Reserva tasting and The Berlin Tasting tour.
Check out Errazuriz website for more information and to book your visit
The terroir and the wines of Aconcagua Valley and Aconcagua Costa with Francisco Baettig at Viña Errazuriz
Tasting notes
