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VINEYARDS

The grapes that give life to Primavento come from La Aguada vineyard—with a current surface of 5 hectares planted toward the summits of Fundo La Primavera, reaching 1,100 meters above sea level—and from the Diaguitas vineyard—a new 1.5-hectare plantation located in the heart of the town of Diaguitas, Elqui Valley.

We carry out environmentally friendly practices, driven by a strong conviction: to achieve an honest expression of our land.
We currently cultivate eight varieties, in a unique natural environment with almost no intervention, among pircas, rocks, and native flora: syrah, malbec, carménère, mourvèdre, cabernet sauvignon, garnacha, and sauvignon blanc.

The soils that host our vineyards are clay-loam in nature, with calcareous veins in some areas. The vineyards are irrigated by gravity, using meltwater and a generous spring at the upper part of the estate. We also have a reservoir at the top of Fundo La Primavera, which fills by pumping water from the base of the estate using solar energy.

CLIMATE

The climate in this area of the Elqui Valley is characterized by warm, arid, and clear summers, contrasted by cold and dry winters. Throughout the year, the temperature generally fluctuates between 7°C and 32°C.
The phenomenon of the terral wind (a warm wind) helps maintain temperatures above zero during early spring mornings, thus preventing frost during flowering.

HARVEST

The harvest season generally begins in the second half of February. Harvesting is done by hand, by local people focused on the care and quality of the grapes. We use biological corridors that allow the free movement of local fauna, thus naturally guaranteeing the absence of pests in the vineyards. This, along with the limestone soils and the freshness provided by the altitude, allows us to obtain wines with great personality.

ELQUI VALLEY

Historically known for its pisco tradition, the Elqui Valley is relatively new in terms of winemaking. It presents a semi-arid climate, where vineyard plantations grow from 400 meters above sea level up to 2,206 meters. It is a land of great luminosity, known for its number of clear days—almost 300 days a year—and a significant temperature variation. Considered a well-ventilated and dry valley, its rainfall reaches an annual average of 100 millimeters.

The soils are mostly of colluvial origin: the result of the alteration and detachment in situ of rock masses along the upper adjacent slopes, mainly due to gravity. These geographical, geological, and climatic conditions place the Elqui Valley today as an ideal region for the production of quality wines with a strong sense of origin. The vineyards enjoy sunlight for most of the year, resulting in wines with intense aromas. The grape skins are unusually thicker than those from other valleys in Chile, providing a higher content of anthocyanins and polyphenols.