Viña Santa Alicia owns 700 hectares of vineyards scattered throughout the Maipo Valley (Pirque, María Pinto, Alhué and Melipilla), where it produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, among other varieties and the Carménère grapes for this Liyen wine.

Soil & Climate

Looking for an outstanding expression of the variety a special lot was selected due to its ideal soil and micro-climate conditions. The vines have traditionally grown in a well-balanced vegetative and production process, delivering grapes of good quality and concentration. Andean foothill type of soil, with clay loam texture, gravel deposits and low fertility. Drip irrigation techniques.

The climate is dry, with good luminosity during the harvest period. It receives the influence of the Andean breezes and the Pacific Ocean wind, which moderate the temperature oscillation between day and night, thus facilitating the concentration of aromas and flavours in the grapes.

Winemaking

Limited production. The grapes selected in their lot of origin are carefully handpicked to avoid breaking the skins, thus maintaining their quality. Clusters are de-stemmed and the loose berries are placed in stainless steel tanks for initial cold maceration. The resulting must is then fermented under controlled conditions at 25-28° C for approximately 15 days. The wine obtained is transferred into new, first-use French oak barrels for natural fining and aging for 15 months.