Who owns veramonte?

González Byass
Spanish wine company González Byass has made a first foray outside its homeland with the purchase of a controlling stake in Chilean winery Veramonte. Jerez-based Gonzalez Byass has bought the Huneeus family’s controlling interest in Veramonte, owner of brands including Neyen, Primus, Ritual and Veramonte.

How many vineyards are in Chile?

Today, there are 800 active wineries in Chile, 11,697 producers, and 394 wine exporting companies, of which 76% are SMEs.

Which is the most northern wine region in Chile?

Elqui Valley
The Elqui Valley This is the most northerly of Chile’s wine-growing regions, and it has a character of its own. The region sits on the edge of the Atacama Desert and is one of the world’s driest areas.

Is Chilean wine expensive?

Vintages consistently receive rave reviews, with the Wine-Searcher aggregated critic score sitting at 93 points. And for Chile’s most expensive wine, an average price of $260 makes it surprisingly good value.

Which is the most southern wine region in Chile?

Maule Valley
The Maule Valley is the largest region by area and the most southern of the country’s important vineyards. The sheer scale of the region gives rise to an assortment of diverse vineyards ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc.