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Viu Manent I Winemaking |
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Our winemaking philosophy is clear and simple; the best wines are produced only from the best grapes.Starting from top-quality grapevines grown in our ideal soils and climate, our people, with their high level of commitment and dedication, skillfully bring forth the full expression of the grapes' character that only nature can provide.
Viu Manent is fortunate to have the perfect balance between tradition and modernity; centennial vineyards alongside those of modern design, traditional barrel cellaring alongside state-of-art winery operations. We balance all of this with the gifts of nature, always focusing on the enhancement of the identity of the grape variety.
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Chile, Colchagua Valley I Geography & climate |
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Chile…an amazing and special little corner of the world, located under the Southern Cross and capable of producing unique, distinct and memorable wines, notable for their quality.
The terroir of Colchagua is perfectly suited for the production of full-bodied, lusty red wines and is one of the few remaining wine regions that is much closer to its genesis than its full maturity in terms of its evolution. Currently there are just over a dozen Colchagua Valley wineries making premium wines from estate-grown grapes, while a handful of other wineries located elsewhere in Chile source Colchagua fruit for their best red wines. The valley also produces exceptional Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays.
Colchagua runs approximately east to west from the Andes to the Coastal Mountains and is geographically distinct in Chile owing to its moderate climate. This is generated by the two continuous transversal mountain ranges which define both the northern and southern limits of the valley.
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This, combined with the relatively low altitude of the Coastal Mountains (500m/1,600ft) at the end of the Colchagua Valley, ensure that there is a strong ‘channeling’ effect with breezes from the Pacific Ocean or from the Andes both ‘capping’ maximum daytime temperatures and also giving very cool nights.
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Vineyard I San Carlos de Cunaco |
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In the Santa Cruz area of Colchagua Valley, this estate represents our original vineyard. Being one of the oldest in Chile, it was established in the 19th century with pre-phylloxera stock brought from France
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150 ha (370 acres) |
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| Altitude: |
240 meters (800feet) |
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| Soil Type: |
Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-loam texture |
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| Red Varieties: |
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere |
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| White Varieties: |
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier. |
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| Average Age: |
More than 50 years. |
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| Vineyard Mix: |
75% Red, 25%White. |
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Vineyard I La Capilla |
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In the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, La Capilla. Was the result of a search for new “terroirs” to produce grapes with additional richness and special characteristics. Acquired in 1990, Viu Manent undertook the major task of soil preparation and implementation of a strategic irrigation system.
| Planted Area: |
50 ha (125acres) |
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| Altitude: |
230 meters (750feet) |
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| Soil Type: |
Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating |
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| Red Varieties: |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere |
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| White Varieties: |
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier. |
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| Average Age: |
More than 13 years. |
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| Vineyard Mix: |
100% Red |
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Vineyard I El Olivar |
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Located in a mountainous region of the Peralillo in the Colchagua Valley, this vineyard constitutes a new agro-climatic environment with a unique climate, soil and topography. Totaling 325 ha (800 acres), the planting of 150 ha (375 acres) will be completed by 2006. The remaining land of this estate will be maintained as a natural reserve for the native wildlife and vegetation.
| Planted Area: |
60 ha (125acres) |
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| Altitude: |
150-230 meters (500-930feet) |
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| Soil Type: |
Fertile ‘piedmont’ soil with a clay texture. Hills with gradients of up 45% |
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| Red Varieties: |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere |
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| Average Age: |
More than 4 years. |
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