The origins of Viña Casa Donoso date back to 1989, when a group of foreign businessmen are delighted with “Fundo La Oriental” a historic “domaine” in the heart of Maule Valley, in the seventh region of Chile. Over the years, the size of the winery has doubled, as other terroirs have been added in the region of San Javier, in the same Maule Valley but slightly south of the original estate. Expansion also included San Vicente estate, 472 hectares in the northern part of the valley. Currently, the winery covers an overall surface of 710 hectares.
Description
Viña Casa Donoso incorporates four vineyards in the Maule Valley. The first, La Oriental Estate, lies east (from there its name) of the city of Talca, capital of the Maule Region. The second, Las Casas Estate, is situated in the region of San Javier. The third, San Vicente Estate, is located just a few kilometers north from La Oriental Estate and the latter is Pencahue. This Sauvignon Blanc is hand harvested and comes from a variety of clay loam soil of alluvial origin. This wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks.
Description
Viña Casa Donoso incorporates four vineyards in the Maule Valley. The first, La Oriental Estate, lies east (from there its name) of the city of Talca, capital of the Maule Region. The second, Las Casas Estate, is situated in the region of San Javier. The third, San Vicente Estate, is located just a few kilometers north from La Oriental Estate and the latter is Pencahue. This Chardonnay is all hand harvested and comes from a clay loam soil. 30% of the wine is aged in American and French oak barrels, between 6 and 8 months.
Description
Viña Casa Donoso incorporates four vineyards in the Maule Valley. The first, La Oriental Estate, lies east (from there its name) of the city of Talca, capital of the Maule Region. The second, Las Casas Estate, is situated in the region of San Javier. The third, San Vicente Estate, is located just a few kilometers north from La Oriental Estate and the latter is Pencahue. This Carmenere is hand harvested and comes from varieties of clay loam soil of alluviam origin. 30% of the wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 8 months. A small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon is blended into this wine to add complexity.
Description
Viña Casa Donoso incorporates four vineyards in the Maule Valley. The first, La Oriental Estate, lies east (from there its name) of the city of Talca, capital of the Maule Region. The second, Las Casas Estate, is situated in the region of San Javier. The third, San Vicente Estate, is located just a few kilometers north from La Oriental Estate and the latter is Pencahue. This Cabernet Sauvignon is hand harvested and comes from varieties of clay loam soil of alluviam origin. 30% of the wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 8 months. A small ammount of Carmenere is blended into this wine to add complexity.