Von Siebenthal
Von Siebenthal is the winery of Swiss vigneron Mauro Von Siebenthal in Aconcagua Valley, Chile, which was founded in 1998. Since then the project has grown from a small, boutique production, to becoming a well-recognized producer in Chile and further afield.
Located in Aconcagua valley, the focus is on red wines and one voluptuous Viognier. Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Syrah and blends flesh out the small but interesting portfolio.
About Viña Von Siebenthal
About Viña Von Siebenthal
This handsome boutique winery in the heart of Aconcagua was the dream of Swiss wine lover and lawyer Mauro Von Siebenthal. In 1998, he swapped his court suit for winemaker boots and began his family winery in Panquehue. With a Bordeaux chateaux philosophy, Mauro makes estate wines with a strong focus on hearty red blends.
The winery is completely self-sustainable generating its own solar power with solar panels located behind the winery. It has an annual capacity of 400.000 kWh and completely covers the electrical requirements of the house, winery, and irrigation. Von Siebenthal also practices organic viticulture.
About the Von Siebenthal vineyards
In the heart of Panquehue in Aconcagua valley, the vineyards of Von Siebenthal are all estate owned and surround the winery. A wide thermal amplitude allows for sunny and warm days with cool nights, and the climate is dry Mediterranean. The soil profile is clay-lime with some granite parcels. Drip irrigation is required in this semi-arid region, and comes from rivers from the Andes mountains.
Von Siebenthal has Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Viognier planted with vine ages ranging up to 25 years.
Viña Von Siebenthal wines
RIOMISTICO
Riomistico is a voluptous and silky Viognier, and is the only white wine produced by the winery and one of the few premium Viognier wines in Chile. This wine is aged and matured for 12 months in new French oak barriques.
PARCELA 7
The juicy Parcela 7 has a cult status in Chile as a top-value red blend with impressive complexity. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
CARMENÈRE
Made from Carmenère planted on granitic soils in the Aconcagua Valley and aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
CARABANTES
This wine is named after don Francisco de Carabantes, a Dominican friar, who brought the first grapevines to Chile mid XVI century. This wine is made from 85% Syrah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 18 months in oak barrels.
MONTELÌG
Montelìg is a complex red wine with a great concentration of aromas made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Carmenère.
TOKNAR
The Toknar Petit Verdot is one of the most sought-after as the icon wines of the winery. It is a dark, brooding wine with impressive complexity and longevity.
TATAY DE CRISTÓBAL
The Tatay de Cristóbal Carmenère is an emblematic and iconic wine for Von Siebenthal, which is aged for several years before release in oak barrels and bottle. It is an ageworthy and complex red.
About the winemaker
Stefano Gandolini has been the winemaker since the very start of Von Siebenthal working closely with Mauro Von Siebenthal to achieve the desired style of wines. Stefano has a wide experience working throughout Chile with a particular focus on red wines and the Bordeaux varieties.
Visiting Viña Von Siebenthal
You can visit the winery and vineyard for an intimate visit with Mauro Von Siebenthal himself. A visit includes a tour through the vineyards and the winery, finishing with a tasting in the handsome tasting room where you can peruse some of the art collection as well as the rotating art sculptures in the gardens.
Make sure to take a couple bottles home as these bold wines are best enjoyed on a cool Aconcagua evening gazing at the dark side of the moon.
Email the winery to book your visit at [email protected]
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