Norwegian born ship
owner Dan Odfjell discovered and fell in love with a small corner
of the famous Maipo Valley in Chile over 25 years ago. He invested
in some land which serendipitously turned out to be located in
Chile's premium red wine producing valley, where Vitis Vinifera has
been cultivated for over 400 years.
While most other top producers in Chile work with
relatively young wines, Odfjell has forged a unique reputation by
rediscovering the forgotten wealth of Chile's winemaking past. In
fact, they believe their Carignan vines in Cauquenes are the oldest
in Chile at over 100 years old! Although,s at times, this was
considered an eccentric move, interest in these old sites has since
grown hugely.
With vineyards throughout Chile, from Casablanca
and Maipo through to Maule, Odfjell have access to a diversity of
terroir and climates.
Set 175m above sea level, Maule enjoys high
temperatures and cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean - the
perfect environment for juicy fruit and bright acidity.
This year, Odfjell joined the Vignadores de
Carignan, further underpinning their commitment to sustainable
agriculture and green winemaking practices.
Their wines demonstrate the fantastic results
that can be achieved through organic viticulture and biodynamic
techniques, crafting wines that fully maximise the potential of the
region.
See the laid back beauty of the winery and
vineyards for yourself: