“LA MORALINA” PROJECT CACHAPOAL VALLEY OUR

“LA MORALINA” PROJECT CACHAPOAL VALLEY OUR

OUR WINEMAKING
DENOMINATION
OF ORIGIN
“In developing our wines, the most important thing is to
show through them the essence of the New World. To
understand each valley with the characteristics of its climate
and soils, which are part of the terroir of each variety. In this
way, we manage to obtain a range, from fresh wines with
fruity aromas and intense colours to more complex ones
with great intensity, all of them highly characteristic of Chile.
Vistamar offers a unique experience of daring to enjoy the
simplicity of any occasion or company”
Limarí / The first vines were planted in the middle of the 16th century, but it only recently
became famous. It receives the influence of the “Camanchaca”, a cold mist that comes
from the Pacific Ocean and slides towards the interior of the valley in the mornings,
withdrawing as the sun rises. It receives less than 100 mm of rain per year, meaning that
it is drip irrigation that allows the vines to prosper and form strong, deep roots in the
mineral soils of the zone. This combination produces fresh wines with mineral overtones.
Santiago
Winery
Irene Paiva / Winemaking Director
Casablanca / The main geographical feature of this valley is the maritime influence
of the Pacific Ocean, which produces a morning mist that acts as a temperature
moderator. This characteristic favours the best possible development of the vineyard,
and this demands special care if the desired ripening is to be achieved. The varieties
that grow best in this zone are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Maipo / This valley is the one with the greatest tradition in wine-production in Chile and is
the most famous worldwide. It has a temperate climate, with a dry, hot summer. The zone is
virtually frost-free and rainfall is concentrated between the months of April and September.
The soils are alluvial in origin, very stony, with good drainage and average fertility. Its
climatic conditions favour the development of red wines, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cachapoal / This valley has a warm climate, with a high concentration of rainfall during
the winter months, frosts in spring and high temperatures during the summer. The soils are
highly fertile and suitable for agriculture. Its climatic conditions lend themselves a better
growing for red grape varieties. Though most of the planting is given over to Cabernet
Sauvignon, the main varieties identified with this valley are Merlot, Carmenère and Syrah.
“LA MORALINA” PROJECT
CACHAPOAL VALLEY
The “La Moralina” estate is located in the Cachapoal
Valley, in the river basin sector. It consists of 27
hectares of plantation at the foot of the hills and on
the plain on the banks of the river Rigolemu and is
situated in an area with favourable temperatures
for the development and ripening of red varieties.
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE ESTATE
Temperature: The area is associated with a Mediterranean climate, with cold winters and hot summers, with average maximum
temperatures reaching 28° C in January and 13° C in July. The minimums vary between 11° C and 4° C in those same months. During
the period when the grapes are ripening, the afternoons are cooler due to the air currents that form in the river basin. The annual
accumulation of degree/days is 1,500 (T° > 10° C), which is slightly cooler than most of the areas in the Central Valley. The hours of cold
per year amount to 1,440 which is sufficient for winemaking grapes.
Water: The estate has two sources of supply. The first corresponds to canal waters originating in the river Rigolemu, which are stored in a
reservoir and then decanted. The second source of water corresponds to subterranean waters collected from water tables 70 metres deep
and raised mechanically. Both, the river water and well water, flow into a common pool from which they are pumped to irrigate the vineyard.
Soils: The estate has hillsides with soils that are alluvial/colluvial in origin, belonging to the Miravalle series (MIR), with
plentiful stones and sand in the profile due to deposits of material in the depressions corresponding to the beds of old
streams. In the lower part of the estate, with a flat to lightly sloping topography, (1 to 2° slopes), the soils are clayey to
loamy-clay, belonging to the Los Lingues series (LGS).
Vegetation: The estate and its surroundings display plentiful native flora, particularly trees like the Quillay, Boldo, Maitén, Litre and
Hawthorn. As required by law, a plan of forest management authorised by CONAF (Forest National Corporation) was drawn up, saving
the vegetation of the natural gorge that crosses the estate.
WINERY
Location: Rapel Valley, 122 kilometres south of Santiago.
Reception lines: a selection table with two lines, connected to crushers and heat exchangers.
Presses zone: pneumatic and hydraulic presses with a total capacity of 300 tons per day.
Bottling line: two multi-format lines, capable to bottle 5,000 bottles per hour.
Installed capacity: 12.2 million litres in stainless steel tanks and 800 thousand litres ageing in American and French oak barrels.
Ageing capacity: ageing cellars with room for 1 million bottles.
Laboratories: for analysis and microbiology, with state-of-the-art instruments to ensure the quality of our product.
Certifications: ISO 9001:2000, HACCP, ISO 14001:2004, BRC (British Retail Consortium), IFS (International Food Standard),
IMO, APL, OHSAS 18001, BPA and DLG.
The modern era has brought us to a point where we live in an over-stimulated, demanding,
success-oriented whirlwind, with no time to enjoy the everyday pleasures of life.
That is why we have created Vistamar, wines that offer a new attitude of life, a new mood, an
attitude that will lead you to venture out and enjoy the simple things that surround us every day.
BRISA
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Rosé
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Merlot
Carmenère
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Carmenère
Syrah
A walk through a forest of native trees where each has its own essence and at the same time contributes
an expression of grandeur to nature as a whole, is a moving experience because of its perfect balance.
Enjoy our varieties and discover the individual personality in each one of them.
Winemaking Concept
Our varieties come from various zones in Chile’s Central Valley. This allows us to
have a wide range of aromas, flavours and textures at our disposal, and so create
fresh, fruity wines with smooth, friendly tannins. The vinification is designed to
enhance the typical characteristics of each variety.
Winemaking Concept
Sepia Reserva combines the expression of the variety inserted in a terroir with the subtlety and
complexity provided by the aromas and flavours of its ageing in oak. Each variety is selected
from a specific zone and vineyard, according to the characteristics of its climate and soil. The
grapes are harvested manually at exactly the right point of ripeness. In the case of reds, this gives
rise to wines with body, smooth texture and full fruit flavour. In whites it produces a fresh acidity
and exuberant aromas of fruit, flowers and herbs.
Colour: deep red with hints of violet
Aroma: ripe black fruits, blended with mocha and spices
Flavour: toasted notes and black fruits with a smooth body, sweet and persistent
Match food: game, such as boar or venison, and red meats in general
Colour: deep red with violet highlights
Aroma: fresh fruit, blackberries and black cherries, vanilla and bitter chocolate
Flavour: fruity, smooth and silken, with sweet tannins, giving a juicy, fresh sensation
Match food: duck, pork, lamb and all kinds of delicatessen
Colour: deep violet-red
Aroma: spices, red fruits, bitter chocolate and mocha
Flavour: smooth and kindly, with touches of vanilla and a long pleasant finish
Match food: lean meats, turkey with prune sauce, rabbit and zeta risotto
Colour: deep cherry-red
Aroma: candied red fruits, mixed with green pepper and herbs
Flavour: candied red fruits, pepper and herbs, coffee and chocolate
Match food: brie or camembert, terrines, pastas with cream or tomato sauces
Colour: very bright ruby-red
Aroma: fresh raspberries and cherries, mocha and bitter chocolate
Flavour: elegant, voluptuous and fruity with fresh acidity and notes of toast
Match food: sealed tuna, salmon, ostrich or beef carpaccio and magret of duck
Colour: pale yellow with greenish highlights
Aroma: minerals, Mediterranean fruits, notes of toast and caramel
Flavour: harmonious, very intense, elegant and seductive
Match food: Thai prawns, octopus, crayfish pie and chicken supreme
Colour: brilliant pale yellow with hints of green
Aroma: tropical and Mediterranean fruit, with touches of orange-blossom and minerals
Flavour: fresh, acidic and persistent, with flavours of fresh herbs and flowers
Match food: sashimi, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese and fish
Colour: deep red with violet shades
Aroma: black fruits, vanilla and toast
Flavour: smooth, rounded, fruity, sweet and smoky
Match food: red meats, tenderloin of pork and beef pasties
Colour: purple red with hints of violet
Aroma: red fruits, mocha and vanilla
Flavour: smooth and silky, with a long, pleasant finish
Match food: legumes, chicken, quiches, roast beef, pastrami and hams
Colour: deep red with violet highlights
Aroma: red fruits, plums and notes of toasting
Flavour: fruity, rounded and with delicious acidity
Match food: vegetable bakes, pizzas and pastas with tomato sauces
Colour: brilliant pink with hints of cherry-red
Aroma: red fruits such as blackberries and raspberries
Flavour: refreshing, balanced and with pleasant acidity
Match food: goat cheese salad, salmon, prawns and stir-fried vegetables
Colour: pale yellow with golden highlights
Aroma: tropical fruits and toasting
Flavour: fresh and rounded with touches of vanilla and caramel
Match food: chicken or turkey, crustaceans au gratin and fish with sauces
Colour: pale yellow with greenish shades
Aroma: tropical and citrus fruits and white flowers
Flavour: bright, with delicious acidity, fresh and attractive
Match food: non-oily fish, green salads or as an aperitif
Colour: straw yellow with golden highlights
Aroma: white flowers, white peaches, apricots and quinces
Flavour: figs and dried peaches, well balanced by natural acidity
Match food: roquefort cheese, pâté de foie gras, tarts, cheesecake and desserts
Feeling the fresh breeze as you ride on horseback, watch a sunset on the beach or
enjoy a picnic in the sunshine, makes the simplest moments unique and unforgettable.
Enjoy our varieties and add that special touch to any occasion or company.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Colour: deep, intense red with violet shades
Aroma: red and black fruits, notes of caramel, cedar, black chocolate and mocha
Flavour: complex, smooth and silky, fruity, sweet and juicy, with long persistence
Match food: lamb with potatoes cooked with rosemary, silverside of pork,
steak with a red wine gravy and wagyu
SEPIA RESERVA
GRAN RESERVA
LATE HARVEST
Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah
Late Harvest
Moscatel
Achieving perfection means respecting the fundamental, projecting
the essential and being recognised for simplicity, cutting out all
that is unnecessary and contributing one’s own individual stamp.
Enjoy this blend and allow yourself to be impressed by the
balance achieved between experience, elegance and vitality.
The Limarí Valley provides exceptional conditions for ripening this exquisite
Muscatel grape. After harvesting, it is dried slowly by the warm rays of the
sun in northern Chile, which concentrates its smells, flavours and sugars.
Enjoy this Late Harvest and treat yourself to its fruity intensity and freshness.
Winemaking Concept
This wine represents all our potential and experience. Each stage,
from the selection of the grape, management of the vineyard,
vinification techniques and ageing in different types of cask, has
been worked out carefully and accurately in order to achieve
quality of a high level, with unique identity and personality.
Winemaking Concept
Located at the north of Chile, the Limarí Valley presents high temperatures and few
rains per year, allowing very healthy vineyards and dry harvests. The Moscatel grape
used in this wine was harvested and then slowly dried by the solar rays at the north
region of our country. In this way the aromas, flavours and sugars are concentrated,
achieving a Late Harvest that is full of fruity intensity and freshness. The time in
the bottle adds an elegant maturity, typical of the variety, to the fruity aromas.