Antakari, which in the ancient Quechua language means “Big Copper Man”, is named after an important 15th century trade route – Ruta Anta Kari – which starts at our Vicuña vineyards and connects with important gold mining centers of Rio Hurtado and Andacollo. The “Antakari” vineyards are located on the edge of the Atacama Desert, where clear skies and pure sunlight ripen and intensify the fruit of our wines.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pedro Ximenez
Vinification: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15-16°C. No malolactic fermentation. Aging in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees for 4-5 months.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Pedro Ximenez is straw yellow in color, floral on the nose, clean and aromatic. Medium body, good acidity and long finish with great minerality.
Alcohol: 13%
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested from our cool climate vineyard at 350 m (1070 ft.). Cold macerated before pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 14-15°C with selected yeasts. No malolactic fermentation. Aging on the fine lees for 5 months before finishing and bottling.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Sauvignon Blanc presents notes of elderberry flowers and yellow figs on the nose. Rich and opulent on the palate with very good complexity and long, mineral finish.
Alcohol: 13%
Varietal Composition: 100% Viognier
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested from our mid-valley vineyards at an altitude of 515m (1570 ft.). Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation. Aging on the fine lees before finishing and bottling.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Viognier has a nice golden color, delicate floral and tropical fruit aromas, well-balanced medium body, good complexity and elegant finish.
Alcohol: 12,5%
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested from the vineyards in the Vicuña area at 560 m (1680 ft.). Cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging 30% in French and American oak barrels for 4 months (40% of the volume).
Tasting Notes: Antakari Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright red color. Aromas of red fruit and spices. Full bodied with soft, elegant tannins and spicy notes.
Alcohol: 14%
Varietal Composition: 100% Carménère
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested from the vineyard situated on the old bed of the Elqui River at an altitude of 560 m (1680 ft.). Cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Full malolactic fermentation. Aging 30% in American oak for 4 months.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Carménère exhibits a dark ruby color. Spicy and fruity on the nose with soft tannins on the palate.
Alcohol: 14%
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested from the vineyards around the winery. Cold maceration. Aging in French oak barrels for 6 months (40% of the volume).
Tasting Notes: Antakari Syrah shows peppery and spicy aromas on the nose. Full bodied on the palate, nice balance with very elegant tannins.
Alcohol: 14%
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Vinification: Grapes come from our coolest vineyard in the valley at 350 m (1070 ft.) above sea level, 18 km from the Pacific Ocean. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently crushed and fermented in small stainless steel tanks of 2000 liters. Aging for 9 months in French oak barrels (new and 2-3 years old) to complete malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Pinot Noir Gran Reserva is a great example of the Old World style, but made with New World fruit. The wine has a delicate aroma of black cherry and strawberry with well integrated French oak. The wine is medium bodied with elegant tannins on the palate.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Varietal Composition: 60% Carménère, 40% Syrah
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested from two different vineyards and vinified separately. Full malolactic fermentation at controlled temperature. Aging (40% of the volume) in new French and American oak barrels for 8 months.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Carménère Syrah Gran Reserva has a deep purple color, spice aromas (vanilla) on the nose; on the palate it is full bodied with velvet smooth tannins, great length and balance.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Varietal Composition: 100% Carménère
Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes from our two mid-valley vineyards. 45% of the wine is made from naturally dried grapes. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging in American oak barrels for 8 months.
Tasting Notes: Antakari Carménère Gran Reserva has an intense, inky violet color, great dark fruit concentration on the nose. Good body, nice fruit and soft, ripe tannins on the palate with a long finish.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes from 3 different vineyards of the coolest area of the Elqui Valley. Cold maceration in stainless steel tanks. Full malolactic fermentation. Aging in French oak for 8-10 months (60% of the volume).
Tasting Notes: Antakari Syrah Gran Reserva is bright red in color, dark fruit flavors with spicy, peppery notes. Full bodied with very elegant finish.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: Cold maceration in stainless steel tanks before fermentation. Full malolactic fermentation. Aging in French and American oak barrels for 6 months (60% of the volume).
Tasting Notes: Antakari Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva is dark ruby in color, red fruits and spices on the nose. Full bodied with good balance on the palate.
Alcohol: 14,5%
