Founded in 1986 by Chile's Guilisasti family, Emiliana Vineyards is a privately owned initiative dedicated to producing wines made from organic grapes and, in the case of the super-premium Emiliana Gê and Coyam, made in accordance with biodynamic principals as well. Introduction of the debut 2003 vintage Gê marked the release of South America's first ever certified biodynamic wine.
The progressive conversion of Emiliana's estate vineyards began in the mid-1990s. Today, Emiliana's vineyards total 2,812 acres in the regions of Maipo, Colchagua, Casablanca, Bío-Bío, Cachapoal and Limarí. Fully 1,470 acres enjoy official organic and biodynamic certification. The remaining 1,342 acres are ISO 14.001-certified and are transitioning to full organic status at a rate of 450 acres a year. Collectively, Emiliana constitutes the single largest source of estate-grown organic wines in the world.
To underscore their commitment to making world-class organic wines, the Guilisasti family recruited consulting enologist Alvaro Espinoza to oversee the project. A visionary who is regarded as one of the world's premier authorities on organic, biodynamic and eco-balanced wines, Espinoza works closely with Emiliana's resident winemaker, Noelia Orts, on Emiliana's entire range of award-winning labels. Emiliana's three winemaking facilities are located in Los Robles and Palmeras in the Colchagua and in the Maipo Valley.
The Guilisastis are not newcomers to winemaking and can point to a long and proud tradition of winemaking through their involvement in the management of the world-renowned Concha y Toro label. Fittingly, the current generation has named its latest enterprise in honor of 19th-century matriarch, Doña Emiliana Subercasseaux de Concha y Toro -- wife of Concha y Toro's esteemed founder, Don Melchor. Emiliana is, however, separate and apart from Concha y Toro, with its own vineyards, wineries, winemakers and distinctive winemaking philosophy.
Four distinct collections of expertly crafted wines are embraced by the Emiliana label. Combined, they respond to the needs of each and every consumer and complement every occasion
"Color: Bright light pink. Bouquet: Intense fruity aromas, such as cherry and black currant. Taste: Good body, silky and elegant on the palate. Tremendously fresh,
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Chile » Rapel Valley
"Intense red. Bouquet: Attractive, cherry aromas with hints of chocolate and spice. Taste: Big volume on the palate with soft round tannins, and a firm,
Soft yellow. Bouquet: Tantalizing citrus aromas of grapefruit and lime blend with notes of pineapple. Taste: Juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors reappear on the
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100% Cabernet 100% Organically grown grapes "Bright ruby red. Natura Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of red and black berries with hints of vanilla and toffee
42cChile » Casablanca Valley
"Light yellow in color, Natura Sauvignon Blanc displays a complex nose of lime and grapefruit blended with herbs such as boxwood. Citrus and herb notes
42cChile » Colchagua Valley
"A spicy and rich red with chocolate and walnut character packaged with ripe fruit. Full body, round tannins, and a flavorful finish."
42cChile » Colchagua Valley
"Bright ruby red. Bouquet: Bursting with berry aromas, spice and cocoa. Taste: Full of flavor with soft tannins, well-balanced acidity and a fresh finish."
42bChile » Rapel Valley
Color: Deep ruby. Bouquet: Attractive red fruit aroma of strawberries and raspberries with hints of black pepper. Taste: Full and velvety with flavors of plum,
"Color: Bright lively ruby color. Bouquet: Aromas of ripe, red and black berries with a touch of chocolate. Taste: Fresh and juicy palate has good
Wine Advocate 91 " The 2010 Coyam is a blend of 38% Syrah, 27% Carmenere, 21% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Mourvedre and 1% Petit Verdot
Wine Enthusiast 91 "As blends go, this is a winner. The nose is spicy and wild, with blackberry, cola, fine leather and earthy qualities. Lush and
"A thickly spiced nose laced with black currants, black cherry and vanilla. Nice mouthful of fruit and spice, well balanced with touches of chocolate and
CERTIFIED ORGANIC "A big, full-bodied white with alluring aromas of spice, deep golden hues and succulently rich yet soft, exotic fruit flavor." ~Winery notes
"Deep ruby red in color. Aromas of rich mocha complemented with sweet notes of ripe red fruit such as plums and cherries. Red-fruit flavors as well
Wine Advocate 90 "The purple-colored 2009 Coyam Red Blend is composed of 41% Syrah, 29% Carmenere, 20% Merlot, with the balance Mourvedre and Petit Verdot. It
" Deep, rich and well-sculpted red, with notes of granite to the dried plum, cherry and wild berry flavors that are supported lively acidity and
Wine Spectator 91 "Deep, rich and well-sculpted red, with notes of granite to the dried plum, cherry and wild berry flavors that are supported lively
James Suckling 93 "A spicy and rich red with chocolate and walnut character packaged with ripe fruit. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink
James Suckling 94 "This is a leaner and fresh Coyam with stone, dark berry and hints of currant leaf. Medium to full body, pretty fruit and
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