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30/06/2021
HARVEST REPORT 2021
If we had to define Cono Sur's 2021 haverst in one word, it would definitely be “challenging”.I would like to begin by congratulating the entire agricultural and oenological team and all those who supported to carry out this harvest in an excellent way. A commitment and professionalism that makes us proud and that allowed us to carry out a successful and high-quality harvest in our 2021 wines.When we moved to the pre-harvest moment, we faced a great challenge, starting with the global and national condition as a result of the pandemic, a situation that evidently marked this 2021 harvest. The established restrictions, the uncertainty, the nervousness of the team and the strict protocols that we had to generate to be able to carry out the operation, marked the first great challenge of this harvest. The commitment of the team was...
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22/06/2021
How to distinguish Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay?
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are two of the most recognized varieties of white wine, whose vines are grown in different regions of the world. The distinctive characteristics of these two varieties are transmitted by various factors, such as: their origin, strain and the method of vinification.Difference between Sauvignon Blanc and ChardonnayThe difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay can be noted by the medium-high acidity content and the tendency to give off fruity and herbaceous aromas of most Sauvignon Blanc wines.For its part, Chardonnay provides us with lean, dry and slightly mineral wines (without oak) or fresh and fruity flavors leaving a lasting impression on the palate (aged in barrels).Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay: Which variety is sweeter?Whether a wine is sweet or not depends on the vinification process...
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01/06/2021
Harmonização de frutos do mar e peixes: encontre a harmonia perfeita
O acompanhamento de marisco ou peixe com um requintado vinho branco é a regra geral, no entanto, depende do tipo de marisco (moluscos, crustáceos) ou da forma como o peixe é preparado.O mercado atual oferece uma grande variedade de vinhos tintos ou rosés jovens que podem ser a combinação perfeita para frutos do mar. Harmonização de vinhos com peixes e frutos do marPara harmonizar um prato de peixe ou marisco e diferentes cepas de vinhos não existem regras rÃgidas, a textura e o sabor, assim como as múltiplas preparações determinam o tipo de vinho com que deve ser acompanhado, aqui ficam algumas sugestões para o emparelhamento de vinhos com peixes e frutos do mar:Emparelhamento de peixesEmparelhamento de Sauvignon BlancO acompanhamento de peixes macios e magros de textura delicada, cozidos no vapor...
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03/05/2021
Chilean Wines Certification: How to know if a wine is sustainable?
In recent years, the concept of sustainability has gained strength with the aim of mitigating the negative impact that our activities have on the environment and communities. More and more Chilean winemakers are concerned about the environmental impact generated by the wine production process.Sustainable production not only considers natural resources, but also is also considerate of the culture, society and economy of the region. It is also important to mention that sustainability improves the quality of the grapes and, of course, the wine.Therefore, to get a quality product that has been made with the environment in mind, we only need to verify that the wine is sustainable. Here we will see how to verify the sustainability of what is proudly known as a true Chilean wine abroad.How to know if a wine is sustainable?Chilean...
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