Valdivieso Winery - Main facts - Founded in Family vineyard (three generations involved directly in the business). Still & sparkling wine producers. Still wines: one of Chile’s top ten recognized and prestigious brands. Sparkling wine: first producer in America, currently the second biggest exporter from Chile, 70 % of the market shares in Chile). Philosophy: “New World wines with Old Word elegance and finesse”.
Valdivieso Winery - Markets - Distribution to more than 60 countries in America, Asia and Europe. Main markets: United Kingdom (top 10 Chilean exporter) Holland (top 8 Chilean exporter) Japan Germany Venezuela China Brazil Finland South Korea
Valdivieso’s facilities and Vineyards Santiago (Chile´s capital): Celia Solar Winery dedicated to Sparkling Wines production Lontúe (Curicó Valley): 235 kms south from Santiago: Lontué Winery dedicated to Still Wines prodcution Sagrada Familia (Curicó Valley): La Primavera Vineyard
Santiago: sparkling wine second fermentation. –The winery was built right where Don Alberto Valdivieso started to produce sparkling, early 20 th century. Different types of tanks for storage, and for second fermentation (Charmat Method). Valdivieso facilities: Celia Solar Winery (Santiago) Underground cellar for bottle fermentation and aging (Traditional Method). Senior Winemaker: Eugenio Gomez. Show room, wine tasting and classroom facility.
Valdivieso facilities: Lontué Winery (Curicó Valley) Base wines for sparkling wines and still wines. Different tank capacities are used, depending on the wine type. Barrel room for aging (French and American Oak). Senior Winemaker: Brett Jackson. Vineyard Manager: Jorge Rojas. Consultant Winemaker: Kym Milne.
Sagrada Familia (Curicó Valley): La Primavera Vineyard Valdivieso´s Vineyards (Curicó Valley)
Valdivieso´s Vineyards (2) (Curicó Valley)
Valdivieso Wines
Lines Origin/ Descriptores (Síntesis) Wood* (months) Atributes / KSP Category ** Referential retail Price (USD) CLASSIC Varieties from different Valleys of Chile. - Fresh wines, easy to drink. Premium9.99 WINEMAKER RESERVA Varieties from different Valleys of Chile. 6 Fresh wines, easy to drink, greater complexity. Super Premium Reserva SINGLE VALLEY The best varieties of each Valley. 12 * Complex wines, for storage in bottle. Super Premium SINGLE VINEYARD The best vineyard of each variety 18 * Terroir wines, Tradicional vinification. Super Premium ECLAT The best grapes from old vines 14 * Blend wine coming from Carignan old vines. Ultra Premium 35 ECLAT Botrytis Semillón The best Chilean sweet wine. 12 (50%) Unique sweet wine, the “Chilean Sauternes” Ultra Premium 25 CABALLO LOCO The best selection of grapes and vineyards. 18+ Assemblage of the best valleys and harvests (“Solera” sysyem). Ultra Premium 100 Valdivieso Wine portfolio at a glance
Classic Line Expressing the purest character of each variety. This line focuses on the fruit character, enhancing the aroma, and typical flavors of each variety. Excellent wine for every day drinking, must be served young to enjoy its potential, its fruit and balance.
Winemaker Reserva Wines of greater complexity, expressing the purest character of each variety. Wine for every day consumption, fresh and intense, with greater volume in mouth (6 month in barrel). This line includes non conventional varieties (Syrah, Carménère y Malbec).
Reserve “Single Valley” Wines represents the best variety of each Chilean Valley. Leyda, Casablanca, Curicó, Maipo, Colchagua, Rapel, and some others: “One Valley, one Variety”. Complex wines, of greater elegance, high aging potential and impressive freshness. French oak (12 months)* Exclusive varieties: Viognier, Pinot Noir.
“ Single Vineyard”range Wines represents the best vineyards of each variety. Vineyards from different valleys: Leyda, Casablanca, Curicó, Maipo, Colchagua, otros). Complex wines, unique by its big intensity, elegance and aging potencial. Traditional style vinification. French oak (18 months)*. Terroir wines: wild fermentation (Chardonnay, S. Blanc), Pinot Noir (Cauquenes), Old Vines (Malbec, Cabernet Franc ).
ECLAT VIGNO Carignan Blend 2008 Valdivieso´s emblematic wine. Eclat represents the Maule Valley exceptional terroir (Secano) and its vineyards. Traditional and old Carignan vineyards. Complex wine, of greater complexity and character, with high aging potential. French oak (14* months). Assemblage produced with old and insusual varieties (Carignan, Syrah and Mourvedre).
ECLAT Botrytis Semillón 2011 Wine of European origin and tradition, unique in its kind. Curicó Valley vineyards (close to the Andes mountains). Complex wine, elegant, with a soft sweetness expressing the New World Semillón, with the Old World finesse. The “Chilean Sauternes” (Best Chilean Sweet Wine). Only produced with specific weather conditions, allowing Botrytis of Semillón. French oak (50% and 12 months).
Caballo Loco Colchagua, Maipo and Curicó Vineyards (Sagrada Familia). Unique wine in its kind in Chile, high complexity, elegance and very high aging potencial. French oak (18 months), Assemblage which combines the best varieties, valleys and vintages (solera system). Edition wine (non-vintage wine) Caballo Loco is the best expression of our philosophy : “New World wines with Old Word elegance and finesse”.
Viña Valdivieso - Sparkling Portfolio -
Viña Valdivieso Porfolio de Espumantes MethodVarieties Sugar Dosage Gr/Lt. AgeingAttributes/KSP Referential retail Price (USD) Traditional Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Nours 4 30 months in bottle Vintage Sparkling, long finish, great complexity and ageing potential TraditionalNATURE 2 24 months in bottle Dry Sparkling with an intense structure, aromatic profile and ageing potential TraditionalEXTRA BRUT 9 18 months in bottle Dry Sparkling with a greater complexity and ageing potential Cuve Close (Charmat) Brut, Moscato & Brut Rosé months in tank Dry, Semi Dry and Sweet Sparkling, easy to drink 9.99 Ponche Strawberry, Berries, Pinapple, Passion Fruit -- Sparkling mixed with natural fruit pulp 12.99
Traditional Method (Blanc de Blancs, Nature and Extra Brut) Dry Sparkling with a greater complexity and ageing potential Vintage Sparkling, long finish, great complexity and ageing potential Dry Sparkling with an intense structure, aromatic profile and ageing potential
Cuve Close (Brut, Moscato and Brut Rosé) Dry, Semi Dry and Sweet Sparkling, easy to drink
22 Charmat Method (Strawberry, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Berries) Sparkling mixed with natural fruit pulp ALT # 1
23 Charmat Method (Strawberry, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Berries) Sparkling mixed with natural fruit pulp ALT # 2
Viña Valdivieso - Awards -
RATINGS USA-CANADA: Robert Parker - Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon points - Single Vineyard Carménère points Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar - Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc points - Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon points - La Primavera points Wine & Spirit - Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon points - Caballo Loco Nº 791 points - Éclat points Wine Enthusiast - Caballo Loco Nº491 points - Caballo Loco Nº591 points - Caballo Loco Nº8, “Best of the Year 2006” 90 points - Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc points Vancouver Lifestyles Magazine (Canada) -Reserve Pinot Noir points Wine Access (Canada) - Caballo Loco Nº692 points - Caballo Loco Nº7 91 points - Single Vineyard Cab. Franc points Wine Report, Atlanta, USA - Single Vineyard points
Winemaker Reserva Chardonnay 2010, Citadelles Trophy. Single Vineyard Merlot 2008, Excellence Trophy. Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2008, Colchagua Valley, Prestige Trophy. Les Citalles Du Vin 2011 (Vinexpo)
Decanter World Wine Awards England Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Wild Fermented 2010, Regional Throphy. Single Vineyard Merlot 2008, Bronze. Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Bronze.