Chile is a chunk of paradise with its extremely numerous landscapes and wildlife. As a part of their ongoing dedication to protect and defend the pure surroundings, Viña Tarapacá has launched the Biodiversity vary, a restricted version that cements its rising fame as a guardian of Maipo’s native species.
Maipo: cradle of Chilean viticulture and biodiversity hotspot
The 148-year-old Tarapacá Property is nestled within the coronary heart of Chile’s Maipo Valley, not solely one of many first wine areas within the nation, established within the 1540s, but in addition one of many world’s biodiversity hotspots. The property, which spreads over 2,000 hectares, is taken into account a ‘pure clos’ surrounded by a series of mountains and rivers that act as pure partitions to guard the native natural world inside.
As a part of a seven-year Grasp Plan, Tarapacá’s group have been rebuilding organic corridors connecting the Cantillana Massif and the River Maipo. Over 100 hectares of native vegetation have been planted thus far, together with some 11,000 bushes and 134 completely different crops, which offer a house to 58 animal species. The Andean fox (under), Chagual butterfly and Flor del Minero flower are among the many endemic fauna and flora that thrive throughout the property.
These native species, protected throughout the partitions of the clos, are all celebrated within the vibrant labels of the Biodiversity vary. The vary itself additionally displays the range of grape varieties which are properly tailored to the terroir of Tarapacá and Maipo.
The Mediterranean local weather, moderated by the close by Andes mountains, is right for structured reds in addition to refreshing whites. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot all characteristic within the assortment’s purple blends, and Pinot Grigio is widely known because the star white selection within the restricted version Biodiversity vary.
Sustainability past the cellar
The main focus has not been solely on restoring biodiversity; Tarapacá has additionally developed an overarching sustainability program to make sure inexperienced targets all through the manufacturing course of. As a part of the sustainability Grasp Plan, wine manufacturing has been operating completely on renewable power sources since 2021, with 100% of the power required for the vineyard generated via rooftop photo voltaic panels. Defending water sources and recycling waste water has additionally been a key pillar, with financial savings of 24% water consumption achieved over the previous six years. Sustainability spills into the eco-packaging too with a dedication to 0% PVC.
It’s this holistic 360-degree strategy, taking a look at all the small print from grape to glass, that’s driving Viña Tarapacá’s imaginative and prescient for a biodiverse future.
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