Errazuriz VILLA by Errazuriz, DO Aconcagua

VILLA by Errazuriz is a premium Chilean Bordeaux-style blend from Chile’s renowned Aconcagua Valley.

Previously known as Errázuriz Villa Don Maximiano, this wine serves as the second wine of the iconic Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve. It pays homage to the historic Villa Errázuriz, the elegant residence built by the winery’s founder, Don Maximiano Errázuriz, in 1870.

The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Malbec, and it is crafted with a “Bordeaux heart elevated by a Mediterranean soul”. A wine of balance, freshness, and finesse.

VILLA by Errazuriz: The Second Wine of a Chilean Icon

The grapes for the Errazuriz VILLA by Errazuriz come from vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley, which extend from the MAX I vineyard and follow the Aconcagua River to the west. The vineyards have an enormous diversity of soil types, ranging from weathered intrusive igneous rock to deep coarse-grained alluvial soils with excellent drainage.

Grape varieties planted include Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, among others, and the vines have an average age of 30 years. The vines are planted on hillsides up to 60 metres above sea level, 50–70 km from the Pacific Ocean on the southern bank of the Aconcagua River.

The region has an extended dry season, with moderately warm summer days, cooled by the gentle nightly breezes that enter the valley from the sea.

Winemaking

The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (35% new), enhancing structure and complexity. Small portions of the blend are matured in concrete egg (5%) and large foudre casks (5%), helping preserve freshness and balance.

About Errázuriz

Founded in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley, Errázuriz is one of Chile’s most historic family-owned wineries. The estate was established by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, who recognised the exceptional potential of the Aconcagua Valley for producing premium wines.

Today, the winery is led by Eduardo Chadwick, the fifth generation of the founding family. Under his leadership, Errázuriz has gained international recognition for producing world-class Chilean wines, combining traditional vineyard heritage with modern winemaking techniques.

The estate’s vineyards benefit from the valley’s Mediterranean climate and cooling Pacific breezes, producing wines known for structure, freshness, and elegance. Wines such as VILLA by Errazuriz reflect the winery’s commitment to quality and the unique character of the Aconcagua Valley.