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23/08/2019
Cono Sur: the pioneer in Chilean Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a variety that has been gaining visibility due to its versatility and smoothness. However, to achieve a wine with unique characteristics it is necessary to consider various factors and, besides the geographical conditions and the climate, the winemaking process directly influences the final result. Cono Sur: experience and sustainability When talking Chilean Pinot Noir, Cono Sur takes the lead. It was founded in 1993 with the goal of producing unique, innovative and expressive wines. For that, we focused on being a sustainable vineyard, since we depend on the soil and its fruits to generate the wines that today position us as one of the most admired wine brands in the world. It is necessary to remember that we were the first Chilean vineyard to produce and export Pinot Noir premium, understanding the importance and relevance that...
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08/08/2019
Pinot Noir: Chile or Burgundy?
Burgundy, in the east of France, has records of being a wine region since 312 AD. One of its native varieties - Pinot Noir - has the quality of reflecting in its flavor the properties of the soil where it grows, for that reason it is known that Burgundy produces Pinot Noir wines with unique characteristics since it possess ideal attributes to grow the variety: limestone soils, presence of marine fossils, cool weather and good level of sunlight. The Pinot Noir grape produces most wines in the region and plays an important role in the region's reputation. Well made wines with this variety are among the most expensive in the world. In our country, in San Antonio and Casablanca valleys, the Chilean Pinot Noir has managed to grow successfully. This is an extremely sensitive vine, and Chile's peculiar geography - with elements such as the Andes...
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01/08/2019
Cono Sur: a long tradition in sustainability
During the last years, the impact that man has on his environment has been an issue that - fortunately - has come to light. In that sense, the means and techniques of production are aspects that must be re-designed to ensure greater sustainability, something in which agriculture has a leading role. In this regard, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations pointed out that "an agriculture that fails to protect and improve rural livelihoods, equity and social well-being is unsustainable". At Viña Cono Sur we have been using sustainable cultivation and production techniques for years, in addition to reducing our carbon footprint and delivering delicious and eco-friendly wines at the same time. That's why we invite you to review - chronologically - some of the historical milestones that we have achieved, positioning...
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25/07/2019
Pinot Noir: the fruit of specific geographical conditions
To obtain a good wine, many factors come into play, which range from the daily hours of sunshine, the quality of the soil or water and the type of vine to plant, among others. However, broadly speaking we can say that geographical conditions are one of the aspects that most influence the quality of a wine such as Pinot Noir. Chilean Pinot Noir is one of the most appreciated wines worldwide. Proof of this is the Bicicleta Pinot Noir, that is today a best seller in the United Kingdom and, Viña Cono Sur -producer of this great red- recognized by the magazine Drinks International as N ° 11 in the rank of the Most Admired Wine Brands in the world. A sustainable winery that has managed to position itself among great references in the wine world. One of the most important factors is the geographical conditions that give birth to the Chilean...
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