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CHILE – WINESOFCHILE.ORG FACTS

. Chile is an odd-shaped, exceptionally long, thin sliver of land on the west coast of . • Chile is about 3,000 miles long. • Never more than about 220 miles wide. • 15 Regions (From North to South)

. The name Chile comes from the Indian word “chili,” meaning “when the land ends.” CHILE’S UNIQUE GEOGRAPHY

NORTH:

WEST: PACIFIC OCEAN EAST: MOUNTAINS

SOUTH: ANTARCTICA FACTS

. Rated among the finest in the world

. 100’s of wineries now compete for export business

. Grapes originally planted by the and the Clergy

. -free

. Modern industry founded by Chileans including Don Melchor de WINE FACTS Chile’s premium wine growing regions are located between the 30 & 48 latitudes NAPA VALLEY - 38

CHILE WINE LAWS

. D.O. (Denomination of Origin) defines Regions, sub-regions, zones and areas and only establishes the grapes’ origin.

. Only approved grape varieties may be planted.

. Over 14 red and 14 white…hybrid grapes are strictly forbidden.

. 85% of wine must be from geographic area when using a denomination of origin. . Estate bottled may only be used when the winery and are located in the same geographic area within the D.O. CHILE WINE LAWS

. D.O. may use the terms Gran Reserva, Gran Vino, Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada, Seleccion and Superior.

. These words do no have a specific definition and may be used with a different meaning in each winery.

. New G.I. –Andes, Costas (Wines produced in proximity to Andes or coast and Entre Cordilleras produced between the Andes and the lower coastal range. GRAPE FACTS

. Total Area planted: 290,493 acres . Total Red varieties: 219,189 acres - (75%) . Total White varieties: 71,304 acres - (25%)

Primary Red Varieties Primary White Varieties Cabernet Sauv 100,735 32,823 21,898 Carménère 17,999 21,579 8,681 Moscatel 14,913 3,491 764 2,908 754 / Cot 2,595 Gewürztraminer 3 CARMÉNÈRE

• This red disappeared from European vineyards in the mid-19th century and reappeared among Chile’s Merlot vines a hundred years later. • The deepest, darkest, purplest of all red grapes needs a long growing season to reach its fullest potential. • Rich in berry fruits and spice (think blackberries and black pepper), with smooth, well-rounded tannins, making this a very pleasing and easy to drink varietal.

12 Carménère

CHILEAN WINE REGIONS

ATACAMA

COQUIMBO

ACONCAGUA

SOUTHERN

AUSTRAL CHILE Y SUS AREAS VITIVINICOLAS

1883 - Concha Y Toro founded in Pirque by Don Melchor and Emiliana Subercasseaux

1932 - Public company – main ownership in two families with A long term vision and passion for wine.

1988 - Partner with Banfi Vintners in US market. 1994 First winery in the world to trade in the nyse

1996 Joint venture between Concha y Toro and Baron Philippe De Rothschild

2000 Brand building & strengthening global reach 2010 Manchester United Partnership

2011 Acquisition in California of Fetzer vineyards

2013 - 130 years of history - Chile’s leading wine producer

Limarí Valley LIMARÍ VALLEY

- MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CHARDONNAY - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA PINO NOIR

Maipo Valley Casablanca Valley - AMELIA CHARDONNAY - DON MELCHOR - TERRUNYO SAUVIGNON BLANC - GRAVAS DEL MAIPO - TERRUNYO RIESLING - TERRUNYO CABERNET - TERRUNYO SYRAH SAUVIGNON - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA Leyda Valley SYRAH - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SAUVIGNON BLANC Cachapoal Valley

Colchagua Valley - CARMÍN DE PEUMO - TERRUNYO CARMENERE - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS SAUVIGNON BLANC - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS CHARDONNAY CARMENERE GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS MALBEC - CARMENRE - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON CASABLANCA VALLEY VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY MAIPO - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS SYRAH - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS MERLOT VALLEY COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY

MAULE VALLEY

HISTORY

. Marques de Casa Concha was created in tribute to the title conferred in 1718 by King Felipe V of Spain upon the Concha y Toro family.

. Marques de Casa Concha was launched in the mid-70’s

. In 1998 Marcelo Papa became the winemaker for all Marques wines.

. A new philosophy was introduced. Each Marques wine would come from a single specific and it would be a limited production wine

King Felipe V of Spain . The 1999 Cabernet and Merlot both receive their first 90 point ratings from Wine Spectator.

. Since 1999, Marques has become a 90 Point brand.

VEGETATIVE CYCLE FROM BUD BREAK TO HARVEST

VARIETY DAYS •Syrah 233 •Cabernet Sauvignon 248 •Sauvignon Blanc 187 •Chardonnay 209

MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SYRAH QUINTA DE MAIPO VINEYARD

Andean breezes

Andes Mountains

Maipo River

MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SYRAH

Soil: Riverbench associated soils, alluvial, stony, poor in nutrients and highly permeable due to the gravel sub-soil. Climate: Strongly Andes influenced Quinta de Maipo vineyard QUINTA DE MAIPO VINEYARD SOIL

Quinta de Maipo vineyard’s soils contain gravel more than a meter beneath the surface. It is precisely this rocky characteristic of the alluvial soils, deposited on the river’s terraces that results in this Syrah’s well-rounded, complex, and elegant tannins.

LIMARÍ VALLEY ARGENTINA

PUENTE ALTO VINEYARD

CASABLANCA VALLEY VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY SANTIAGO

COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY

MAULE VALLEY PUENTE ALTO SOIL

The soil at Puente Alto is constructed from Andean material carried down by the ; it is stony, alluvial, deep yet poor in nutrients. PUENTE ALTO : 7 PARCELS

Don Melchor is a hearty assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon originating from distinct, yet contiguous sub-divided blocks. Over the years, slight differences have been noted in six sections of the vineyard of 113 hectares of Don Melchor. Each contributes something special to the final blend.

WINEMAKER: IGNACIO RECABARREN

Ignacio Recabarren, who joined Concha y Toro in 1995, has clearly earned his place as a major reference in the industry. His spot-on perspective and pioneering vision have served him well over the years and have led him to such successes as discovering Casablanca Valley’s privileged conditions for growing white grapes and positioning Carmenere as the country’s signature variety and in achieving its international prestige through Terrunyo Carmenere and Carmín de Peumo, Concha y Toro’s icon Carmenere. LIMARÍ VALLEY ARGENTINA

PEUMO VINEYARD

CASABLANCA VALLEY VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY SANTIAGO MAIPO VALLEY COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY

MAULE VALLEY River influence

PEUMO PEUMO VINEYARD SOIL

After discovering the tremendous potential of the Carmenere prefers a deep yet balanced soil with similar proportions of clay, loam and , in other words, it is necessary to retain some water to allow Carmenere to produce strong foliage and a late ripening of its fruit before it is picked.

ARGENTINA – WINESOFARGENTINA.ORG ARGENTINA FACTS

. Name means silver . Second largest country in South America . Eighth largest country in the world (slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US) . 23 Provinces • 1.1 million square miles • 2,170 miles long - 868 miles at widest point

ARGENTINA WINE LAWS

. 85% Rule . In 2011, the Argentinean National Institute of defined the wine terms “Reserve” (Reserva) and “Great Reserva” (Gran Reserva). With the 2011 vintage, Argentine wines may incorporate the terms Reserve or Great Reserve on their labels if they meet the following requirements: . Reserve: – Minimum period of aging: 12 months minimum period of aging for red wines and 6 for white and (pink) wines. . Gran Reserve: – Minimum ageing period: 24 months for red wines and 12 for white and rosé (pink) wines. – All components of wines made up of various years of production must comply with the minimum ageing time. Wines must comply with minimum alcohol volume requirements for release the year of manufacture. GRAPE FACTS Total Area planted: 564,821 acres Total Red varieties: 395,374 acres Total White varieties : 169,447 acres Primary Red Varieties Primary White Varieties

• Malbec 69,189 • Pedro Gimenez 33,299 • Bonarda 46,352 • Torrontes 20,860 • Cabernet Sauv. 43,829 • Chardonnay 16,254 • Syrah 32,373 • Chenin 7,057 • Merlot 17,257 • Sauvignon 5,629 • 16,229 • Semillon 2,362 • 5,579 • Viognier 1,848 • Pinot Negro 4,153 • Riesling 271 • Bequignol 2,256 • 1,828 Malbec

• Originated in Southern France • Introduced to Argentina in 1860 • Adapted very well to all regions (Carmenere) • Pierre Galet ~ documented over a thousand synonyms for Malbec • 22 recognized clones of Malbec in Argentina • High altitude vineyards  Alluvial soils  from the Andes  Sun, Sun, Sun....over 300 days a year • Primary bouquet Ripe plum/mint nuances/sweet, rounded tannins ARGENTINA VITICULTURE REGIONS

Total Area in Hectares Argentina's Wine Regions

Mendoza 148,200 San Juan 47,200 La 8,200 Río Negro 2,900 Catamarca 2,400 Salta 1,900 Neuquén 1,000 Other provinces (total) 1,300 MENDOZA

. The Heart of Argentine

. Accounts for over 70% of Argentina’s total production (over half of the entire wine production of South America)

. Known for Malbec and Torrontes, also Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay

A LONG-STANDING VINEGROWING TRADITION

Argentina has a rich wine culture that has its roots in the traditions of the European immigrants that settled the country. The combination of our Spanish, Italian, French and native heritage has nurtured several generations of exceptionally smart, sensitive, and creative vinegrowers and winemakers.

TERROIR EXTENSION AND DIVERSITY

Argentina grows quality vineyards in large areas. In its large territory different develop as a result of the combination of diverse altitudes and latitudes, of the variability in soils and precipitation, and of the presence of the Andes. ALTITUDE

Altitude, as it generates microclimates and varied terroirs, is a factor that distinguishes Argentina from the rest of the world and translates into outstanding expression in our wines. PURE WATER

Few winemaking industries in the world can enjoy the exceptional water quality found in our mountain valleys, where there is no contaminating activity that could detract from the quality of this vital resource. LOW FERTILITY OF THE SOILS

The low organic matter content of the soils near the Andes Range leads to restricted vine growth and to the natural development of premium grapes with genuinely distinctive flavors. CONTINENTAL CLIMATE

The fruit in our wines is unique. As our ‘high valleys’ are far from the oceans, Argentina is one of the few continental winemaking areas in the world. Good climatic conditions allow growers to maintain vineyards almost naturally with almost no chemical interferance. MALBEC, OUR ICONIC VARIETY

Though originally from Southwest France, this red variety is better suited to Argentine soil than to any other. In Argentina Malbec found ideal enviromental conditions for its development and gave origin to exceptional wines. Argentina is known as the producer of the finest Malbec wines. TORRONTES, ORIGINAL NATIVE VARIETY

Argentina is the only country in the world that produces Torrontes. Due to its special microclimate, that region has achieved outstanding vineyard development and produces fruity, tasty wines that linger in the mouth and in your memory. Mendoza is the epicentre of winemaking in Argentina

TRIVENTO means three winds. The POLAR, ZONDA and SUDESTADA winds blow across the sunny and arid

land of Mendoza, leaving their mark in our wines.

OUR IDENTITY

COLD WIND FROM THE SOUTH,

BLOWING IN THE WINTER P P L O R A

The first cold front indicates time for pruning.

SPORADIC GUSTS OF HOT AND DRY WIND COMING DOWN FROM THE ANDES

Episodes of this wind aid budding in spring. Z O O Z D N A

COOL WIND ASSOCIATED WITH STORMS

Cloudiness allows clusters to reach maturity S U D U S D A T S E A Our VINEYARDS

The locations of TRIVENTO's 3.185 acres were selected with the utmost care:

Valle de Uco: Fincas Los Ponchos, Los Indios and Los Sauces. Oasis Luján-Maipú: Fincas Los Vientos and Cruz del Alto. Oasis Este: Fincas Los Portones, Los Zorros and Tres Porteñas. WINEMAKER

Germán studied at Liceo Agricola y Enológico Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and went on to Juan Agustin Maza University to receive his Master's degree. Nowadays, as a well-known and experienced winemaker, Germán explores traditional Argentine culture. He is a fantastic folklore singer, skilled dancer and a dedicated cook, specialising in the local cuisine.

ARGENTINA ach day in Argentina, thousands of men and women turn to each other and say, “¿Decopas?” signaling the start of Happy Hour in the city!

With this joyous invitation, the bars fill up and the wine starts to flow, so join us with Decopas, and raises a glass to good times…after all, Life is Full of Flavor!

WINEMAKER

Rafael Miranda oversees varietal wine, bringing a wide range of experience from grapevine care to the various stages of the winemaking process.

Rafael was born in Mendoza City, and raised in Maipú. His passion for winemaking was passed on from his father Luis- a professional winemaker and general vineyard and agricultural enthusiast.

Victoria Prandina

Quiet and delicate, Victoria brings the feminine touch to the winemaking team and Trivento’s wines. Today, she oversees the production of the winery’s icon wine, Trivento Eolo.

She received her Master’s Degree in Winemaking and Food Sciences from Facultad Don Bosco, and holds a Postgraduate Degree in the Quality Planning and Management from Vineyard to Wine. She constantly strives for perfection and travels frequently to export markets, involving herself in trainings and leading tastings.

Limarí Valley LIMARÍ VALLEY ARGENTINA

- MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CHARDONNAY - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA PINO NOIR

Maipo Valley Casablanca Valley - AMELIA CHARDONNAY - DON MELCHOR - TERRUNYO SAUVIGNON BLANC - GRAVAS DEL MAIPO - TERRUNYO RIESLING - TERRUNYO CABERNET - TERRUNYO SYRAH SAUVIGNON - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA Leyda Valley SYRAH - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SAUVIGNON BLANC Cachapoal Valley

Colchagua Valley - CARMÍN DE PEUMO - TERRUNYO CARMENERE - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS SAUVIGNON BLANC - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS CHARDONNAY CARMENERE GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS MALBEC - CARMENRE - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON CASABLANCA VALLEY Maule Valley VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY SANTIAGO MAIPO - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS SYRAH - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS MERLOT VALLEY COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY

MAULE VALLEY

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