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> MISIONES DE RENGO > INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Founded in 2001 in the town of Rengo, located in the heart of Chile in the Rapel Valley. In spite of its relatively short existence, Misiones de Rengo has a history of success and centuries-old mystical inspiration. The easily identifiable and recognizable cross on the label calls upon the long history of tradition and strength of Rengo land. In 2006, Misiones de Rengo became the fastest growing brand in the country, becoming the current best-selling wine in Chile. Today, Misiones de Rengo is the wine that encourages The Power of Believing. In 2013, the young vineyard started a new and promising chapter in its history by moving its headquarters to Isla de Maipo. It continues to operate vineyards in Rapel, but closed the Rengo winery. The most important markets of Misiones de Rengo besides Chile are in Latin America, Europe and Oriental destinations. Polonia Japan Colombia Chile
> MISIONES DE RENGO > VINEYARDS VINEYARDS Misiones de Rengo look after grapes from the best Chilean wine valleys such as, Leyda, Casablanca, Maipo (Maipo Andes, Isla de Maipo and María Pinto) Rapel Valley (Cachapoal and Colchagua), and Maule. Misiones de Rengo currently vinified about 8,000,000 kilos of grapes, equivalent to 900 acres harvested. Among the varieties that Misiones de Rengo had, are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes comes mostly from our own vineyards and another percentagefrom producers that holds long-term relationship with the winery. Entre Cordilleras Valparaiso > San Antonio > Valle de Casablanca Santiago > Valle del Maipo Isla de Maipo Andes Valle de Leyda Costa Valle de Cachapoal (Rapel)
> MISIONES DE RENGO > WINEMAKING EXCELLENCE AND IDENTITY WINEMAKING EXCELLENCE AND IDENTITY From the work in the vineyard, to the selection of the grapes, the winemaking process, and on through bottling, Misiones de Rengo is guided by a philosophy that values precision and respect for the raw material of quality wine: the grapes, and this philosophy yields quality wines prized both in Chile and abroad. Misiones de Rengo s winemaking philosophy can be summarized using the following words: each wine expresses the characteristics and qualities of the soil and environment which gave it life. The winemaking team believes strongly that the essence of a wine is in its terroir, that is to say its soil, climate, vineyards, and people. Our winemakers are also proponents of minimal intervention in the wine, favoring the natural state and enhancement of the original qualities that the grape brings from the vineyard. WINEMAKER Francesca Perazzo Winemaker of Misiones de Rengo since 2016. Responsible for three Misiones de Rengo ranges: Varietal, Reserva, and the award-winning Gran Reserva Cuvée.
> MISIONES DE RENGO > WINES WINES With a variety of profiles, Misiones de Rengo wines are the most popular wines in Chile. The Misiones de Rengo brand adapts itself to the diverse tastes of its consumers, from its upbeat, medium-bodied Varietal flavors, to the strong character of the Reserva wines, to the exquisite taste and appearance of the Reserva Cuvée range. A centuries-long tradition of vine management inherited from the missionaries translates into terroir wines produced with mystique. GRAN RESERVA CUVÉE Misiones de Rengo s high-end wines are made with particular care. The grapes are carefully selected year after year from the same parcels, using studies conducted over the last five years as a guide. All of the grapes are delicately harvested by hand. At the winery, the grapes are once again sorted and the best fruit is chosen to undergo a rigorously controlled fermentation process. After this, the wine is carefully managed while being aged in oak barrels. This range offers Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, and Chardonnay. RESERVA The aromatic contribution of oak barrel aging in this range is unmistakable. On the palate, Misiones de Rengo s Reserva wines are heavy, allowing the ripe fruit flavors and potent tannins to come through. This range offers: Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Muscatel. VARIETAL These wines display joyful, attractive colors that are in line with the fruit flavors and pleasant tannins on the palate. These are light, adaptable, medium-bodied wines. This range offers: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé Cabernet Syrah, Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
> MISIONES DE RENGO > RECOGNITIONS RECOGNITIONS Misiones Reserva CarménèrE Misiones GRAN RESERVA CUVÉE CARMéNèRe Vintage 2011 Best Buy in Wine Enthusiast, March 2013 edition. Vintage 2011 Wine Enthusiast, 88 points, March 2013. Vintage 2012 Silver Medal in Decanter World Wine Awards, May 2013. Vintage 2013 90 points in 2014 James Suckling report.
> MISIONES DE RENGO > SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING 360 Sustainable Program: Sustainability is a crucial element of VSPT Wine Group s strategic plan. For this reason, since 2009 we have been working on the concept through our specific, robust project, the 360 Sustainable Program. We strive to identify all aspects and opportunities for improvement, in order to become an agent for change as well as to harness a threefold positive impact economic, social and environment for the company. In the context to raise awareness about biodiversity, the Sustainability Program developed Nature Paths to be incorporated in the foothills of the vineyard surrounding Viña Tarapacá. The Nature Path is a methodology that implements a new approach focused on individuals who wish to lean about the conservation areas of the vineyard and its biodiversity issues, conservation biology and sustainable management within the territory of the vineyards. Consequently, we have incorporated sustainability into everything we do and we take all relevant subjects into account when making decisions: the environment, suppliers, clients and customers. In our 360 Sustainable Program, our areas of operation are orientated towards 4 pillars: 1. Environment 2. Water Measurement and Management 3. Social Commitment and Wellbeing 4. Quality
> MISIONES DE RENGO > WINEMAKER Francesca Perazzo Winemaker for Misiones de Rengo Francesca Perazzo takes on a new challenge in 2016 as winemaker for Misiones de Rengo, the winery that is number one for sales in Chile. Misiones de Rengo is highly renowned and valued in the Chilean market, meaning that Perazzo s aim will be to continue strengthening the winery s oenological identity: young wines that are easy-to-drink and pleasant on the palate. Francesca studied Agronomy with a special mention in Winemaking at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She later carried out her internship, and continued as assistant winemaker at one of Chile s largest wineries. The young agronomist has been part of the VSPT Wine Group s winemaking team since 2014, when she began as Assistant Winemaker at Viña Leyda.