The harvest began in early March—a bit earlier than usual—and the number of blocks harvested increased slowly.

Each of the micro-blocks that have been harvested has entered the winery at the precise moment of ripeness, and the first grapes crushed have ripe tannins, intense fruity flavors, and very well-balanced acidity.

The 2022–2023 season was marked by a temperate winter with sufficient rain and no frosts. The temperatures remained cool during the spring, which resulted in a bud break that progressed at a calm pace.

In December, the weather changed in the Puente Alto D.O. and led to a stable summer with temperatures that were appropriate for the proper ripening of the tannins in our Cabernet Sauvignon. There was no rain, and Maipo River maintained a normal flow, enabling it to supply sufficient water for irrigation the Don Melchor Vineyard.

Always with the aim of being a faithful reflection of the Puente Alto D.O. and obtaining the best expression of each micro-block in the Don Melchor Vineyard, the harvest will continue at the pace set by the ripening of each one of them.