COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
Viña Buena Esperanza
REGION
Huasco Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hacienda Compañía is a 2023 red wine from Viña Buena Esperanza, produced from 100% Garnacha grapes grown in the Huasco Valley, Atacama, Chile. This boutique winery is situated in a unique desert terroir, drawing its name from a local hacienda. The vineyards are located on terraced slopes at an altitude of 375 meters, benefiting from alluvial limestone soils and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The Huasco Valley's marginal desert climate, supported by the Santa Juana reservoir, allows for viticulture in this arid region. Viña Buena Esperanza offers visitors an opportunity to explore their winemaking process and the distinctive landscape.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.
Fact 02
Vineyards are terraced at 375 meters altitude.
Fact 03
Located just 40 km from the Pacific Ocean.
Fact 04
Limited production of only 1070 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hacienda Compañía is produced using 100% Garnacha grapes from the Huasco Valley. The winemaking process involves partial whole-bunch pressing, a technique that can enhance freshness and aromatic complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, which contributes to its structure and integration. The limited production of 1070 bottles indicates a focus on quality and careful management of the harvest from these unique terraced vineyards.
