This property has belonged to the Echenique family since 1785. The winery was built inside the interior of an old colonial style adobe building, built in 1870. At one time, this building joined the old main house and the chapel of “San Miguel del Huique” estate. Inside this rustic colonial architecture is a modern wine cellar with state of the art technology.

The winery encircles an interior patio of 5.000 square meters, planted with vines and ornamental  plants ,surrounded by verandas. The original patio was used as the warehouse of the property for storing tools, carriages, utensils, harvests and foodstuffs. It also functioned as a bread store and dockyard. It should be noted their curved clay tile roof covers an interesting ensemble of 4.500 square meters aproximately Vineyards The vineyards are planted in deep clay soils. Proper maturity and canopy management are fundamental to obtain the distinctive flavor profile of Carménère. An early cluster removal ensures proper crop levels for more intense fruit character.

Winery Data

Winery Location: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Winemaker: Alphonse DeRose

Varietals: Syrah-Cab, Carmenere

Case Production:

Fact Sheets

Carmenere Reserva 2004

Special Syrah-Cabernet 2005