Villa Don Maximiano
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Villa Don Maximiano serves as an elegant introduction to the grand estate style of Viña Errázuriz, paying homage to the visionary founder, Don Maximiano Errázuriz, who established the estate in 1870. Sourced from the historic Max vineyards in the mid-section of the Aconcagua Valley, this red blend captures the unique synergy between the valley's warm, sun-drenched days and the cooling morning breezes rolling off the Pacific Ocean and down from the Andes. The soils here are predominantly colluvial with high stone content, forcing the vines to dig deep, which imparts a distinct mineral tension and structured complexity to the wine. Crafted with a modern sensibility, it undergoes careful oak aging to seamlessly integrate its fine-grained tannins while preserving the vibrant, fresh fruit character that defines the Aconcagua terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, Viña Errázuriz is a historic Chilean winery located in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley. Under the visionary leadership of descendant Eduardo Chadwick, the estate has pioneered the exploration of the valley's diverse microclimates, from the warm interior plains to the cool, ocean-influenced coastal zones. Errázuriz is globally renowned for its philosophy of crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines that showcase purity and structure, particularly through its iconic Bordeaux-style blend, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, and the acclaimed Kai Carmenere. This commitment to excellence has cemented the estate's reputation as a premier benchmark for high-quality Chilean winemaking on the international stage.