100% of the Laurel vineyard plantation is located on a hillside
slope with a northeastern exposure, 4 kms. from the ocean. It
is a very windy area made up of calcareous and very poor
clay soil. Drip irrigation is used, and the soil had never been
cultivated prior to the plantation; only native shrubs and vegetation
were to be found. Morning fog from the ocean during the winter
and fall lasts until noontime.
CIPRESES VINEYARD
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Davis 1 Clone
The Cipreses vineyard is located at the very top of a hillside
slope overlooking the towns of Lo Abarca and Lo Zarate, with
both a northern and southern exposure. It is an extremely windy
area, which acts as a natural restraining agent on grape
yield. The results are very weak vines and low productivity.
Drip irrigation is used, and part of the vineyard faces the ocean.
CASONA VINEYARD
Variety: Gewurztraminer
The Casona vineyard is located in a flat plot of land in the
outskirts of the town of Lo Abarca. The soil is very dark and
fertile and is made up of very heavy clay. Winters are
very cold, and frost, as well as early morning fog, are very
prevalent during winter and spring. The vineyard has a northern
and southern exposure.
ESTERO VINEYARD
Variety:
Sauvignon Gris
The Estero Vineyard
is located on a hillside slope overlooking the brook (“estero”)
after which it is named. It has a southern exposure and
very poor soil. Soil composition in the upper half of the hillside
slope is mostly made up of clay, while the lower half, closer
to the “estero,” is mostly made up of sand. The
vines are lined up from North to South on a very steep hillside
slope (approx. 30 to 32 degrees).
LO
ABARCA HILLS
Variety: Pinot
Noir, Clone 777, masal selection.
100% of the Lo Abarca Hills vineyard plantation is located on
a gentle hillside slope that surrounds the town of Lo Abarca.
The soil is mainly calcareous with a small percentage of clay
and lime, and the vineyard has a western exposure facing the
ocean. The climate is quite windy and affects grape productivity,
which increases overall quality.