Don Maximiano Errazuriz founded Vina Errazuriz in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley, 65 miles north of the capital, Santiago, Chile. Recognizing that this valley, with its hot, dry summers and moist Pacific Ocean breezes was ideal for growing grapes, Don Maximiano sent for the finest clones from France and with tenacity and perseverance transformed this barren land into a world-class vineyard. Today, the tradition of quality lives on with Eduardo Chadwick, the fifth generation of his family to lead this historic estate. Eduardo has overseen the modernization of its winemaking technology while maintaining a distinct identity for its wines. Errazuriz has earned a reputation as one of the premier estates in Chile. Its philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, "From the best land, the best wine.” As an estate winery, Errazuriz strives to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua, Casablanca and Curico valleys, to harvesting by hand, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. An emphasis is placed on delicate handling, with the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity. It is this dynamism and passion that has made Errazuriz such an internationally respected producer.

Tasting notes

The wine presents notes of fresh stone and tropical fruits accompanied by herbal, mineral and herbaceous undertones. The finish is crisp and elegant.

Technical notes

1992, French clones 242, 107 andAmerican clone Davis 1 were planted in the La Escultura vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, which is located a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. The moderate, coastal climate encourages slow and even ripening, resulting in grapes with mature flavor and aromatic profiles. Hand-picked fruit was immediately destemmed, crushed and pressed into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Asmall portion was held back and fermented in barrels to lend extra complexity to the final blend and both lots were aged on their lees for three months.