Las Condes
Las Condes is a Chilean winery that produces excellent wines with the most important international grape varieties present in this wonderful South American country. The estate is located in the central area of the Chilean territory, specifically in the eastern part of the Maule Valley, among the most suitable areas for viticulture. The presence of Vitis vinifera in Chile has a very ancient history. It was the first Conquistadores who introduced it to these lands. It was, in fact, expensive and complicated to transport wine from the Old World to the New World. In the holds of sailing ships, in the tropical heat, the wine often deteriorated and became undrinkable, unless it was added with brandy that raised its alcohol content and preserved it intact.
Chile has immediately proven to be an ideal country for planting vines. Its particular configuration is absolutely unique. It is, in fact, a strip of land over 4000 kilometers long, running from north to the southern tip of the South American continent. Its width is a few hundred kilometers and the territory is nestled between the Pacific Ocean coast and the high peaks of the Andes mountain range, which exceed 6000 meters with their eternal snows. The climate is mild and temperate, but always cool and breezy, thanks to the presence of gentle ocean breezes and the currents descending from the mountains. Days are characterized by warm temperatures, but nights are cold, with significant temperature variations. The vines benefit from this microclimate, which allows for slow ripening of the grapes and promotes the development of very intense aromas.
The vineyards are located in a historic wine region of Chile. The Maule Valley was among the first to host the vine, precisely because of its pedoclimatic characteristics. The presence of the river that runs through the entire valley ensures an important water reserve. The soils are predominantly composed of ancient volcanic origin soils, with the presence of alluvial deposits of pebbles, gravels and sands. They are poor and very draining lands, perfect for high-quality viticulture carried out with low yields. The most cultivated grape varieties are the international varieties that have adapted best to the terroir. Among the red grape varieties, Carménère stands out, expressing itself at excellent quality levels, followed by the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon. Among the white grapes, Chardonnay reigns supreme.
Las Condes is a Chilean winery that produces excellent wines with the most important international grape varieties present in this wonderful South American country. The estate is located in the central area of the Chilean territory, specifically in the eastern part of the Maule Valley, among the most suitable areas for viticulture. The presence of Vitis vinifera in Chile has a very ancient history. It was the first Conquistadores who introduced it to these lands. It was, in fact, expensive and complicated to transport wine from the Old World to the New World. In the holds of sailing ships, in the tropical heat, the wine often deteriorated and became undrinkable, unless it was added with brandy that raised its alcohol content and preserved it intact.
Chile has immediately proven to be an ideal country for planting vines. Its particular configuration is absolutely unique. It is, in fact, a strip of land over 4000 kilometers long, running from north to the southern tip of the South American continent. Its width is a few hundred kilometers and the territory is nestled between the Pacific Ocean coast and the high peaks of the Andes mountain range, which exceed 6000 meters with their eternal snows. The climate is mild and temperate, but always cool and breezy, thanks to the presence of gentle ocean breezes and the currents descending from the mountains. Days are characterized by warm temperatures, but nights are cold, with significant temperature variations. The vines benefit from this microclimate, which allows for slow ripening of the grapes and promotes the development of very intense aromas.
The vineyards are located in a historic wine region of Chile. The Maule Valley was among the first to host the vine, precisely because of its pedoclimatic characteristics. The presence of the river that runs through the entire valley ensures an important water reserve. The soils are predominantly composed of ancient volcanic origin soils, with the presence of alluvial deposits of pebbles, gravels and sands. They are poor and very draining lands, perfect for high-quality viticulture carried out with low yields. The most cultivated grape varieties are the international varieties that have adapted best to the terroir. Among the red grape varieties, Carménère stands out, expressing itself at excellent quality levels, followed by the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon. Among the white grapes, Chardonnay reigns supreme.
