Emiliana is a winery we have introduced for many years, winemaker Alvaro Espinoza I believe everyone is starting to get familiar with it, in addition to being a pioneer of Chilean biodynamic law, but also making Carmenere one of the leading figures in Chile's national Portuguese! And Emiliana was built by him – she has worked at Château Margaux, Moët & Chandon, and later worked with Bordeaux’s divine wine consultant Jacques Boissenot! They are also Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2010 Chilean Storm Characters (only four in all)! Emiliana was his first partner after setting up his own consulting firm Geo Wines
釀酒師 Alvaro Espinoza
Emiliana was founded in 1986 and started to take off in the late 1990s. Owners Rafael and José Guilisasti were aware of global health and environmental protection trends early on, so they joined Álvaro to gradually create South America’s first 100% biodynamic + organic Emiliana – To date, Emiliana has more than 1000 hectares of organic vineyards. The Adobe series produced is the number one selling organic wine in Chile, with a market share of 59.9%! Incidentally, Emiliana is now owned by Concha y Toro, Concha y Toro, this Chilean No. 1 factory in addition to amazing sales, its three top wineries Almaviva, Don Melchor, Cono Sur are one of the famous Chilean Eighteen Rohans! Emiliana's flagship wine Ge has also been rated 98 points by James Suckling for many years, 2018 vintage was selected by JS as 2021 Chile 100 No
With stable quality and pioneering organic philosophy, the winery has received global recognition: has been awarded organic certification in the EU, the United States, China, Japan and other countries, as well as Demeter biodynamic, fair trade, vegan and other authoritative certifications;
Region
The winery owns approximately 1,256 hectares of vineyards spanning six of Chile's core wine regions, encompassing diverse terroirs from cool coastal areas to warm inland regions, providing a rich flavor base for its various wines:
- Los Robles Estate in the Colchagua Valley is the birthplace of the winery's biodynamic farming methods. Its granite soils impart a robust structure to the wines, making it the core region for its flagship wines;
- Los Morros Estate in the Maipo Valley, with its predominantly alluvial soils, is an important growing region for classic Bordeaux red varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon;
- The Maule Valley, a traditional old-vine region, employs arid cultivation methods, resulting in highly concentrated fruit that imparts a full-bodied fruit flavor and robust texture to the wines;
- The Casablanca Valley and Biobío Valley, along with other cool coastal regions, primarily produce white and sparkling wines, complementing the winery's product range.
The core of this wine's flavor stems from the unique natural conditions of Chile's Central Valley. The vineyards are situated on the gentle slopes of the Coastal Mountains, moderated by the cool sea fog of the Pacific Ocean and the diurnal temperature variations of the Andes Mountains. This allows the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly, accumulating rich and full-bodied aromas while maintaining bright and transparent acidity. The soil, primarily mineral-rich alluvial, boasts excellent drainage, encouraging deep root systems to seek water and imparting a robust structure and subtle mineral character to the wine.
Unlike conventional farming, the winery implements biodynamic management standards in all its vineyards: cultivating biodiversity through native trees and flowers, naturally nurturing soil fertility with mulch, and ecologically controlling pests using mobile chicken coops. Synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are completely eliminated, allowing the grapes to grow in a near-native environment, preserving the pure expression of the terroir to the greatest extent possible.
Winemaking
Cabernet Sauvignon is arguably the most famous high-quality grape. Besides being the most widely planted red grape, its quality is generally quite good. This is because Cabernet Sauvignon, which is relatively difficult to ripen, requires specific conditions to produce its full potential. It is characterized by high tannins and acidity, with herbaceous aromas. It often requires aging, but Chile's warm climate, diverse soils, the slopes of its coastal mountains, and biodynamic farming methods result in a pleasantly mature tannin and acidity, making it excellent even when young!
Novas, meaning "supernova," symbolizes their patience and research in respecting and integrating nature. Like a supernova, it is young, innovative, and shines brightly. The Novas series uses organic grapes in its Gran Reserva wines. Each wine in the series comes from a single appellation, allowing for a more faithful expression of the terroir. The production and barrel selection are also more refined: 83% aged in 4-year-old French barrels, 6% in large French barrels, and 11% aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks!
