Cono Sur is an organic estate in Chile. One of the world’s largest producers of Pinot Noir (Oz Clarke: 2015, p.96).
Owner: Concha y Toro. ‘Sister winery to Concha y Toro’ (Oz Clarke: 2015, p.96).
Staff: Winemaker: Adolfo Hurtado.
Vineyards: 2020 300ha of organic vines (7% of Chile’s country’s total organic vineyards) in the company’s estates in the ocean-cooled San Antonio sub-region and Santa Elisa.
Organic certification: 2020 Ecocert.
Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Barrels
Chardonnay, 20 Barrels
Gewurtztraminer Riserva Especial
Isla Negra: An important brand for the company (Peter Richards, 2007).
Merlot, 20 Barrels:
Riesling, Reserva Especial:
Sauvignon Blanc, Cono Sur Organic:
Sauvignon Blanc, 20 Barrels: From one of Casablanca’s coolest sites (Oz Clarke: 2015, p.96).
Pinot Noir, Cono Sur Organic:
Pinot Noir, 20 Barrels: From Casablanca fruit.
Pinot Noir, Ocio: The top of the range Pinot Noir.
Riesling Riserva Especial:
Viognier Riserva Especial:
Bibliography
Andrew Catchpole, ‘Cono Sur rolls out organic range,’ Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News (published online 20 May 2020).
Peter Richards, ‘Hot Property,’ Decanter, March 2007, p.38-44).