Punku Wines

Owner: Ana Salomó
Head Winemaker: Ana Salomó
Website: www.punkuwines.cl | @punkuwines
Commercial Contact: analorenasalomo@gmail.com



History
Punku Wines was founded in the Colchagua Valley as a signature brand that blends terroir, culture, and winemaking finesse. Its name—Punku, meaning “door” or “gateway” in Quechua and Aymara—invites wine lovers into an authentic world, opening a portal to the soul of its origin.

Driven by the belief that wine should capture local identity while reaching a global stage, Punku’s Selección Microterroir range revives traditional varieties and agroecological sites in central–southern Chile, particularly in areas such as Santa Ana, crafting precise micro-vinifications and low-intervention wines.

Punku’s philosophy is rooted in sustainable practices and meaningful innovation—ranging from lower-alcohol wines to alcohol-free sparkling wines and gourmet grape musts—alongside close collaboration with local communities.

Today, Punku exports actively to Taiwan, China, and emerging markets in Chile, with plans to reach further afield. Its goals include strengthening partnerships with wine tourism, deepening the integration of art and gastronomy, and continuing to craft wines with traceability, history, and an unmistakable sense of origin.

Vineyards
Punku Wines does not own its own vineyards but sources grapes from carefully selected producers in renowned Chilean winegrowing areas.

Caminomar — Colchagua Valley, Peralillo
Owned by Samuel Larraín García Huidobro and María José Duque, this vineyard stretches along the Santa Ana Natural Route, where granite soils predominate alongside notable diversity in profiles, including volcanic layers and pumice deposits. Managed under agroecological principles, it hosts a wide range of red varieties, such as Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Carignan.

Soraya — Colchagua Valley, Peralillo
Also located on the Santa Ana Natural Route, this vineyard belongs to Tunku Soraya Dakhlah and Sharif Majid, who also serves as viticulturist. Here, Pacific breezes meet granite soils with volcanic layers and pumice, supporting agroecological cultivation that preserves the terroir’s identity. Varieties include Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, and Chardonnay.

La Sirca — Colchagua Valley, Peralillo
Owned by Mauricio Étienne, this vineyard stands out for its diversity of soils, which combine a granite matrix with volcanic layers containing pumice. Cultivated under agroecological management, it produces both red and white grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.

Paredones — Coastal Colchagua Valley
In the coastal area of Paredones, just 8 to 10 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, lie the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of two prominent producers: Miguel González (Viña Estampa) and acclaimed winemaker Mario Geisse. Granite slopes and pronounced maritime influence give this micro-terroir a fresh, mineral, and elegant character. The Sauvignon Blanc comes from a careful selection of three clones (242, 107, and 1), planted on east-facing slopes that receive the gentle light of the morning sun. Other varieties grown in the area include Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Fiano, Vermentino, and Greco.

Las Veletas — Maule Valley, Loncomilla
Owned by Raúl Dell’Oro, this vineyard is set on steep slopes with granite soils rich in mineralised rock. Managed with minimal intervention and manual work, it grows Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, prioritising natural balance and authentic terroir expression.

Nirivilo — Loncomilla, Maule Valley
Owned by Alejandro Vega and overseen by geologist and Master in Wine, Vine & Terroir Sebastián Fuentes, this vineyard is dedicated primarily to the País variety, trained in goblet form at 80 cm in height. It features three soil types: trumao; grey sandy loam with a water table between 1 and 1.4 m and neutral pH; clay-rich granite soils low in organic matter but rich in quartz and clay (pH 6.8), typical of the Coastal Range; and areas of actively expanding ravines.

• Published Wines 2025