A lovely family winery situated in
Olite, the ancient capital of Navarra. Bodegas Ochoa is one of the
oldest wine producers in this region. In caring for the vines, they practice a
combination of hand planting, pruning and harvesting, coupled with
mechanization. The vineyards rest on lime and clay slopes that face south,
which gives the best exposure to the sun. The wines are fermented in
temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with lengthy maceration and heavy
use of pumping-over for color.
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Veramonte Winery is located in the beautiful Casablanca Valley, one of Chile's top wine growing regions. Casablanca Valley sits near the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Coast. It is a vineyard-based winery, which means it places its philosophical reliance heavily on the terroir of the site. The people of Veramonte Winery believe wholeheartedly that terroir designates the character and quality of the wines produced.
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