Friday September 29th, 2023
Wines Between Two Rivers – Sarah Kirton
Viña Maquis has a rich history in wine production dating back to the 18th century when its vineyards were owned by the Jesuit congregation, Compañía de Jesús, in the Colchagua Valley. Notably, it was associated with former Chilean Presidents Federico Errázuriz Zañartu and Federico Errázuriz Echaurrren during the 19th century, who held cabinet meetings in the […]
Viña Maquis has a rich history in wine production dating back to the 18th century when its vineyards were owned by the Jesuit congregation, Compañía de Jesús, in the Colchagua Valley. Notably, it was associated with former Chilean Presidents Federico Errázuriz Zañartu and Federico Errázuriz Echaurrren during the 19th century, who held cabinet meetings in the valley, leaving behind historic brick bridges. In 1916, the Hurtado family acquired the vineyard, and in 1926-1927, Engineer Ignacio Hurtado built the first winemaking and storage cellar.
This winery, still in operation, marked the beginning of high-end wine production. In 2002, the Hurtado family initiated the construction of a modern, sustainable winery to bring out the best in Colchagua Valley’s grape varieties. Viña Maquis continues to prioritize an artisanal and manual approach to winemaking, allowing the grapes to shine with minimal intervention and the expertise of the Viña Maquis team. DeliveryRank digs a little deeper.