Vineyards
For over 150 years, Errazuriz’s philosophy has been that quality begins in the vineyard itself – a whole-hearted commitment to “terroir” –the idea that each vineyard imparts its own distinct characteristic to the grapes grown there. Achieving premium quality in a wine therefore begins in the vineyard, with finding the right combination of soil and climate, planting the most suitable clones and tailoring management techniques to the specific needs of the vineyard.
These estates are carefully managed by the Errazuriz viticultural team. The team is dedicated to environmentally friendly viticultural practice and are consistently innovating with micromanagement techniques, experimenting with clones and different irrigation systems. The viticultural team works hand in hand with the winemakers headed up by Emily Faulconer and Tomás Muñoz.
Don Maximiano Estate (Max) Vineyards
– Aconcagua Valley
This 222ha Don Maximiano Estate consists of eight plots centred around Panquehue. It is here that Errazuriz produces its finest red wines, such as Don Maximiano Founders Reserve, KAI Carmenère, La Cumbre Syrah and the Max red wines. Here the sub-humid Mediterranean climate is moderated by gentle cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean, which penetrate deep into the valley. The valley’s shallow, alluvial soils and high heat summation during the growing season are ideal for producing highly concentrated fruit.
Aconcagua Costa “Manzanar” Estate
– Aconcagua Valley
Located just 12km from the sea, our pioneering vineyards are planted with varieties best suited to the soil, slope and aspect of the property and in particular, the cool climate of this area.
Pioneering this vineyard in a totally new area is a bold step but one which the team at Errazuriz believes will open a new chapter in the production of wine in the Aconcagua Valley by establishing the region as a source of quality, cool climate varietals.
La Escultura Estate
– Casablanca Valley
Here in the Casablanca Valley, located 25km from the South Pacific, we are dedicated to the production of highly characteristic, cool climate white wines and Pinot Noir.
