Terroir characteristics

The vineyards are located in Loncomilla, 60 km east of Cauquenes. The soils of this area, are more evolved, they were formed from igneous rocks both, volcanic and intrusive, produced by the magma activity which dominated over different geological periods for millions of years until the present. The loamy-clay and sandy-loam soils have mineralogy with a high concentration of elements such as silicon, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium and aluminium, with different levels of availability. Together they generate different behaviour, enabling the vineyard to feed itself, gain balance and survive in this extreme area, which is mainly dry-farmed with minimum labour. The climate is warm temperate, with fresh, wet winters and average rainfall of 500 mm. Summers are dry with a maximum of 29ºC-32ºC by day and a minimum of 11ºC-13ºC at night. This thermal range promotes intense organoleptic development and the ripening of tannins. Even though, the high temperatures are of short duration, this enables the grapes ripen slowly, and preserve their acidity, obtaining aromatic, fresh, vibrant wines.

max Temperarutes between 29 y 32°C & minimum between 11-13°C

500mm yearly average