Viña San José de Apalta

Owners: Agrícola Santa Cristina tda
Head Winemaker: Raimundo Barros
Website: www.sanjosedeapalta.cl
Commercial Contact: rbarros@sanjosedeapalta.cl | riano@sanjosedeapalta.cl



History
With over half a century of experience, this family-run winery began its journey in the 1970s producing wines for local consumption. In the 1990s, it shifted its focus to fine wines for export, marking a defining chapter in its development.

By the mid-1990s, the winery had built its main cellar, outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and a five-million-litre capacity, paving the way for expanded international distribution.

The philosophy has always been clear: to craft wines that deliver quality at every price point, while faithfully expressing the terroir from which the grapes are sourced. Complete control over grape production ensures consistency and excellence across the portfolio year after year.

Today, the winery is firmly export-oriented, with 85% of its production reaching international markets.

Vineyards
With a total of 250 hectares under vine and 100% estate-grown production, the vineyards are located in the Cachapoal Valley. In the Peumo area, four estates are characterised by shallower soils with a greater clay content, while an additional site in Apalta stands out for its deep alluvial soils and a slightly cooler climate.

El Fundo — Peumo
Spanning 120 hectares, this estate is the cornerstone for the production of varietal reds and Chardonnay, used both as a sparkling base and for the Chardonnay Reserva.
Planted varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Carmenere, Syrah.

El Cerro — Peumo
Its 20 hectares yield the finest Carménère and Syrah, destined for the winery’s top and premium ranges.
Planted varieties: Carménère, Syrah.

Las Quiscas — Peumo
This 20-hectare estate specialises in producing the finest Cabernet Sauvignon for the upper-tier lines.
Planted varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon.

Llallauquén — Peumo
With 70 hectares set on rolling hills, this estate produces Reserva wines and special lots for blends, such as Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Planted varieties: Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec.

Rosario — Apalta
Covering 30 hectares, this is the only estate located outside Peumo. Its deep alluvial soils, rich in rounded stones and boulders throughout the profile, combined with a slightly cooler climate, yield the winery’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.
Planted varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier.

• Published Wines 2025