Introduction to Matunara Winery

How it all started

José Ignacio Maturana together with his brother Sebastian and his family decided in 2010 after the great earthquake that affected Chile, to start a passion for the production of wines of exceptional quality. Since then, unique wines have emerged, which represent a way of life and how to keep intact the conditions where our grapes come from.

Differentiation

The wine industry in Chile has developed in the same way for decades, in a traditional and classic way, always doing and selling the same thing. For us, doing different things in every way is an opportunity. WELCOME THE DIFFERENT. 

Passion

For us this word is the drug that motivates us to move forward, we are passionate about making, selling, knowing and creating something new. This quote identifies us: "Dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney

Quality

We believe that producing the best quality in different wines is our since. For us, the image, the name, the way of communicating that our wine represents is very important, as it goes hand in hand with our concept of creating something unique.

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The Maturana brothers

  • José Ignacio Maturana

    Winemaker and Founder

    Ranked as one of the best winemakers in Chile.

    He led the winemaking team of one of the most prestigious wineries in Chile, winner of important awards in international competitions

    throughout the world.

    Chosen by the most important newspaper in Chile "El Mercurio" as the most innovative winemaker

    in Chile in 2017"; and its Maturana Winery project was chosen as the best wine project of the year 2017

    by the circle of gastronomic chroniclers and wine journalists in Chile.

    CREATOR OF THE SUCCESSFUL MATURANA WINERY PROJECT

  • Sebastian Maturana

    Commercial Director and Founder

    Professional with experience in executive positions in the Commercial and Operations areas, new business development and product development, mainly in the Food Industry.

    Chosen in 2009 among the 100 young leaders of Chile by the Wiken magazine of the newspaper El Mercurio, he was one of the pioneers in developing the concept of wine pairing, advising important wineries in different countries.

    Chef by profession with experience in executive chef positions in Vail Colorado, USA and at Viña Casa Silva, Chile.

    CREATOR OF THE SUCCESSFUL MATURANA WINERY PROJECT

Geographical name that Welcomes

Chile

In order to advance in the existing system of Denomination of Origin of Chile in our country, Wines of Chile, in conjunction with the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), conceived three additional geographical classifications: Andes (Andes Mountains), Coast (Territory annexed to the Pacific Ocean coast) and Entre Cordilleras (central depression) to continue educating the trade, consumers and educators around the viticulture of national.

These new classifications were not designed to replace the previous ones, but to complement them with additional information on the elevation, soil and climatic characteristics of the territories within the three distinct geographies that divide the country from west to east from the Pacific coast to the Central Valley and, finally, to the Andes Mountains.

ANDES

The Andes

The longest mountain range in the world, is undoubtedly one of the defining factors of Chile's geography creating an eastern natural border that stretches from the dry desert of the north to the lush desert of the south in Patagonia.

With sedimentary soil and fresh mountain breeze that is transported from a great height to descend to the valley; The Andes mountain range provides coolness, temperature control and solar regulation. These climatic effects help the vines to have a slow ripening process, preserving the acidity in the fruits, generating wines with very good natural acidity, excellent coloration and balance.
each variety.

The cool breeze of the Pacific Ocean

Coast

The cool breeze of the Pacific Ocean when it collides with the invigorating wind of the Andes Mountains generates a particular and beneficial cool climate in the Coast area, where the varieties of white wine from Chile and reds from cold climates find their optimum point of ripeness.

Thanks to the influence of the Humbold sea current, a fresh natural environment is produced for viticulture, which, together with the minerality of the soils and the almost constant presence of morning fog, allows a slow ripening of the grapes, resulting in extremely complex and elegant wines, with mineral tints present and a high natural acidity.

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Viticulture terroir

Chile's vibrant viticulture has historically been concentrated in the Central Valley, a long strip of land framed by the Andes to the east and the mountains of the Cordillera de la Costa to the west that encapsulate "between mountain ranges" offering a multitude of terroirs marked by a Mediterranean climate, high solar radiation, sedimentary soils and the presence of cold nights. which promote very healthy viticulture and the gestation of deep red wines with character.

Valleys that know our steps

  • CHOAPA VALLEY

    The rich archaeological heritage of the area indicates that both valleys were appreciated for their agricultural importance since pre-Hispanic times. the topography of the region is responsible for the presence of the fog called "Camanchaca" that brings humidity to the valley every morning and dissipates cooling the terroirs with the ocean breeze in the afternoon. The Choapa valley is recognized within Chilean territory for the presence of calcareous soils and its excellent potential for the production of Chardonnay. Likewise, the Syrahs of the valley have been recognized worldwide, also beginning to produce exceptional Pinot Noirs in recent years.

  • COLCHAGUA VALLEY

    Located in the southern half of the Rapel Valley, the Colchagua Valley has evolved over the past twenty years from a quiet expanse of farmland to one of the largest, most important and active wine regions in the country. The relatively low elevation of the coastal hills (Colchagua Costa) allows Pacific breezes to interact with Andean winds (Colchagua Andes), cooling the valley and extending the region's ripening period, which benefits the preservation of acidity in the grapes, generating reds of excellent coloration, great freshness and very good aging capacity. The vast majority of the wine produced here is red, with a particular propensity for the production of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, although recent plantings near the coast have also proven to be a region with great potential for cool-climate white wines such as Semilion in the Paredones DO.

  • MAULE VALLEY

    Chile's largest wine region is also one of the most diverse in terms of geography and climate, spanning the Andes, flat, sunny valleys and coastal hills, allowing both red and white varieties to find optimal terroir in which to be grown. unlike many other growing regions in Chile, the Maule Valley has no maritime influence, but maintains a favorable diurnal temperature differential. these climatic condition impart a characteristic aromatic intensity to the region's characteristically spice and black pepper filled Carmenere and allow Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to thrive as well. Maule is also home to some of the country's oldest vineyards, dry-farmed, head-trained viticulture, and an excellent area to find exceptional Carignan.