Maipo Valley Andes, Peñalolén, Santiago
The founders sought out a place for Viña Aquitania known for its history and quality of wines. They planted the vineyard at the foot of Cerro San Ramón, which is the first mountain range of the Andes from West to East.
The vineyard is located at an altitude of over 700 metres and is characterised by alluvial-colluvial soil, stony and poor, with a thin layer of clayey silt with a low organic matter content. This soil allows for very good water infiltration, which helps the development of deep roots.
The climate of this terroir is influenced by hot days in summer, where temperatures can reach 33ºC, with cold nights of 13º to 15ºC.
This great difference in temperature is due to the fact that during the night, very cold winds blow down from the summit of Cerro San Ramón, at 3,253 metres, towards the vineyard, creating a temperature range of 15 to 20ºC, which greatly helps to preserve the aromas and freshness of our Cabernet Sauvignon.
This place represents a frost-free climate zone, with good sun exposure and no rain during the ripening and harvesting period of the grapes. There is enough water to irrigate throughout the growth of the vines, which makes this place a magnificent terroir.
