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21/06/2019
Cono Sur Launches in Chile the Campaign Bicicleta Follow your Road
During June, Cono Sur launched the Bicicleta campaign Follow your road in Chile, which has already been implemented in its main global markets. The creatives will be placed in different medias including press, social networks, television and international flights from Latam Airline. The Bicicleta wine, through its icon and Follow Your Road concept, communicates the essence of the brand and the lifestyle and values of its consumers, such as the care of nature, sustainability and outdoor life. ...
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20/06/2019
Chilean Pinot Noir: a world-class red wine
According to the National Viticultural Cadastre of 2017, the area of vines for vinification reached that year 135.907.75 hectares, and the Pinot Noir grape stands out among the 12 most planted varieties with 4,041.4 hectares. Chilean Pinot Noir is increasingly recognized globally. For instance, Bicicleta Pinot Noir - from Cono Sur - has become the best selling wine in the United Kingdom. In addition, the magazine Drinks International chose the winery as one of the most valued wine brand in the world. What characteristics make Chilean Pinot Noir so highly valued? This strain has its origins in French Burgundy, a place that is characterized by its cool climate, highly mineralized soils and good permeability, rich in limestone and marine fossils. Characteristics that we can also find in Chile. In the best conditions this grape offers...
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08/05/2019
Harvest Report 2019
This year's rather cold spring and the warm summer - with weeks of intense heat in the Central and South-Central regions - caused some varieties to ripe before expected. Fortunately, the heat waves did not cause major effects and 2019 has been a normal year, wirh harvest concentrated in the first week of March and the last week of April. The absence of rain in the entire wine region gives us very healthy plants, however water remains a scarce resource in all of Chile. Limarà Valley The valley presents normality in its water supply, and did not suffer the effects of the high temperatures registered in January in spite of the absence of rains and of beeing at the extreme north coast of the wine-growing region. It has been a fairly normal and fresh year. We expect a very mineral Chardonnay and a fresh and floral Syrah of...
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24/04/2019
Cono Sur Winery neutralizes the carbon footprint of its maritime shipping
From the very beginning, Cono Sur Winery has stood out for its commitment to reach the highest quality standards, all while maintaining compliance with its environmental policies. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Cono Sur renews its certifications annually and implements new practices. Among the 2019 projects, one stands out: the neutralization of greenhouse gases (GHG) generated by the transport of their wines to the different markets. Cono Sur has been working with the company Natural Capital Partners and their CarbonNeutral® certification, the world's most recognized protocol for carbon neutrality, since 2007. The program involves an independent calculation of carbon emissions, which is subsequently validated by an independent third party, and followed by a compensation program. This means that for every ton of greenhouse gas...
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