Undurraga
Undurraga Winery was founded in 1885 by Don Francisco Undurraga, one of the pioneers of winemaking in Chile. With plants he brought over from France and Germany, and under the supervision of the renowned French viticulturist M. Pressac, he developed the first Undurraga Vineyards on his Santa Ana Estate in the heart of Maipo Valley. The first grape varieties that were planted included Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer and by 1903 they were the first Chilean winery to ship to the US according to our Undurraga wine reviews. Today the Undurraga family owns over 2,000 acres of prime vineyards in the Maipo and Colchagua Valleys and Undurraga wines are present in over 70 countries on five continents. Undurraga wines are known for providing quality and value across their entire portfolio according to our Undurraga wine ratings. To see which of these wines are right for you check out our Undurraga wine buying guide below.
Undurraga NV Titillum Original Sparkling (Leyda Valley)
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- $40
This heavy bubbly has aromas of matchstick, burnt grass and apple. It feels jagged and foamy, with mealy apple and hay flavors. The finish is fresh and lively, but it turns bitter as it fades.
— M.S.
(12/1/2012)
Undurraga 2010 T.H. Carignan (Maule Valley)
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- $25
This is bold and bullish, but also acidic and raw in feel. The opening berry aroma conveys a wild side, and the mouth is racy and grating, with the feel of fruit skin and flavors of plum and cherry. This captures the rugged, hard-core side of Maule Carignan.
— M.S.
(3/1/2013)
Undurraga 2006 Aliwen Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Colchagua Valley)
- $10
Raw and spicy aromas greet you, with floral, more rosy scents offering backup. The palate is fresh to the point of crisp, but not very detailed or stylish. And the finish is like hitting a cement pad without padding. Seems a little rough and tumble, and not very detailed.
— M.S.
(11/15/2007)
Undurraga 1999 Reserva Pinot Noir (Maipo Valley)
- $12
With its nose offering toasty oak and leather notes, this shows a bit of depth. Light but full-flavored, as Pinot may be, the dark cherry and oak flavors are simple and rustic.
— M.M.
(2/1/2001)
Undurraga 2001 Reserva Pinot Noir (Maipo Valley)
- $12
Rough at first, with leathery aromas and hints of bitter chocolate. Which all goes to say: Where’s the snappy cherry fruit? It just doesn’t seem to be here. What you do get is light raspberry and tea notes, and then some oak and herbal character on the finish.
— M.S.
(7/1/2003)
Undurraga 2002 Reserva Pinot Noir (Maipo Valley)
- $14
Shows a slightly sour, herbal twang that upstages the chunky black cherry and cola flavors.
— W.E.
(2/1/2004)
Undurraga 2000 Merlot (Maipo Valley)
- $7
Attractive and correct berry, plum and cocoa aromas open to a plummy palate, with a round mouthfeel. The cocoa and toast finish has easy tannins. Has all the right elements, but in a rather simple expression, wanting intensity.
— W.E.
(2/1/2001)
Undurraga 2007 Aliwen Sauvignon Blanc (Maipo Valley)
- $10
Piercing grapefruit and passion fruit aromas stir interest, but the palate leaves you wanting more than just sheer lime and tangerine. The wine is a little too citric and sharp.
— M.S.
(11/15/2007)
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