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).