60 hectares / 148 acres planted
EL PERAL
Pencahue is a low-lying sector valley surrounded by hills, making it warmer than the typical Maule vineyard, although afternoon ocean breezes cool things down at night. El Peral, with deep clay soils is planted with Cabernet, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot, takes maximum advantage of this warmer temperature to produce wines with opulence and character. We take care to bring out this richness without losing freshness and acidity.
Location
In the low-lying Pencahue Valley.
Altitude
75 to 105 meters.
Topography
Low hills.
Soil
Compacted clay overlaid over volcanic ash and lava formations
Climate
Hot days, cooling off at night.
Best For
Full bodied red grapes. Spring comes early, and grapes ripen earlier than of the rest of Maule