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The history of Chilean wine begins in 1851, when a young Silvestre Ochagavia sparked a revolution in national winemaking by planting the first French vines in Santiago de Chile.

A studious mind, he picked up every secret and mystery of the vineyards in France, eager to apply this newly-acquired knowledge and replicate a model of perfection.

The first chilean winery to grow vineyards with the bordeaux varieties.

Before the independence of Chile, Silvestre Ochagavia Echazarreta orders the construction of the Casona Lo Ochagavia estate house in the heart of the city of Santiago.

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Grapes harvested from the best valleys of Chile

Our wines stand out for their character, elegance and passion, attributes that give tribute to our founder and father of Chilean viticulture: Mr. Silvestre Ochagavia.

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Gran Reserva

Carmenère

Reserva

Carmenère

Maipo valley

Main characteristics:

Location: Central valley – Metropolitan Region
Main varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate: Temperate Mediterranean, with warm days and cool nights
Temperature variation: 19° – 20°C
Soil type: Composed of round alluvial pebbles rich in minerals, with good drainage.

Description: The Maipo valley has always excelled for its premium red wines. The undisputed star is Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot, Syrah, and Carmenère. It is located south-east of the city of Santiago in the Metropolitan Region, at approximately 800 meters above sea level. The quality of this terroir is greatly determined by the Maipo river, which runs for approximately 250 kilometers from the border with Argentina into the San Antonio valley.

Leyda valley

Rapel valley

Maipo valley

Maule valley

Cauquenes valley

Leyda valley

Main characteristics:

Location: San Antonio valley – Valparaíso Region
Main varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Climate: Cool, with marine influence
Temperature variation: 17° – 18°C
Soil type: Granite rock with an abundance of minerals

Description: The Leyda valley is located approximately 90 kilometers west of Santiago, just 10 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. It has earned a reputation for the high quality of its white wines, especially its elegant cool-climate Sauvignon Blancs. Its proximity to the coast results in great marine influence, which reflects upon the nice acidity of these wines and their outstanding citrus and mineral flavors. The valley is a relatively new viticultural region. Its first plantations were established in the early 2000s and have also produced excellent Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay.

Cauquenes valley

Maule valley

Rapel valley

Leyda valley

Maipo valley

Rapel valley

Main characteristics:

Location: Central valley – General B. O’Higgins Region
Main varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenère
Climate: Sub-humid Mediterranean climate, with significant temperature variation.
Temperature variation: 18° – 19℃
Soil type: Deep soil of volcanic origin, various textures and good drainage.

Description: Hailed as Chile’s agricultural paradise, the Rapel valley is composed of two main sub-valleys: Cachapoal, where the main varieties are Merlot and Carmenère, and Colchagua, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the scene. These valleys present distinct seasons during the year, with temperatures over 30°C in summer and abundant rain in fall and winter. Its main tributaries are the Cachapoal, Tinguiririca and Rapel rivers.

Cauquenes valley

Maule valley

Rapel valley

Leyda valley

Maipo valley

Maule valley

Main Characteristics:

Location: Central Valley - Maule Region
Main varieties: Red grape varieties
Climate: Mediterranean, characterized by its prolonged dry season and marked by the fresh breeze from the Maule River, significant temperature changes in summer due to the presence of the Andes Mountains.
Temperature variation: 18°- 20°C
Soil type: Flat and varied. Granitic, clayey, and sandy soils.

Description: Longer and wider than other valleys, Maule runs parallel to the Andes and the Coastal Mountain Range, and concentrates the largest wine production in Chile. Given its enormous geographic and climatic diversity, almost all the grape varieties existing in the country can be found here.
With marked differences in temperature between day and night, hot summers and rainfall concentrated in winter months, it is an exceptional terroir that produces very fresh whites and reds of superb character, and spicy aromas.

Cauquenes valley

Maule valley

Rapel valley

Leyda valley

Maipo valley

Cauquenes valley

Main Characteristics:

Location: Central Valley - Maule Region
Main varieties: Red grape varieties
Climate: Mediterranean. This climate is characterized by a prolonged dry season and the presence of a constant fresh breeze from the Maule River. During summer, significant temperature variations are influenced by the proximity of the Andes Mountains.
Temperature variaton: 18°- 20°C
Soil type: Mostly alluvial soils, resulting from fluvial sedimentation of the Maule River. This fertile land is ideal for vine cultivation.

Description: Hailed as one of the valleys where Chilean winemaking originated, the Cauquenes valley, in the Maule Region, is located in the foothills of the Coastal Mountain Range. It is an inland dry-farmed valley, with hillsides of granitic and red clay soils and low organic matter. Its climate is temperate, with a coastal influence, with a prolonged dry and sunny season and a cold and rainy winter. All these characteristics make it a terroir of extraordinary conditions for the production of great white wines with rich acidity and fresh fruit, and elegant red wines of captivating personality.

Cauquenes valley

Maule valley

Rapel valley

Leyda valley

Maipo valley

Our quality is not a coincidence

Father of chilean
viticulture

The first chilean winery to grow vineyards with the bordeaux varieties.

Know our new wines

Grapes harvested from the best valleys of Chile

Pairing Guide

Gran Reserva

Carmenère

Reserva

Carmenère

Don Silvestre – Ochagavia

Our quality is not a coincidence

Father of chileanviticulture

The first chilean winery to grow vineyards with the bordeaux varieties.

Know our new wines

Grapes harvested from the best valleys of Chile

Pairing Guide

Gran Reserva

Carmenère

Reserva

Carmenère

Father of chilean
viticulture