HistoryIn 1954, on fertile lands close to the capital of Chile, an important politician and businessman, Mr. Máximo Valdés, founded the vineyard "Houses of Pirque"​. With extensive experience in the wine business, he begins planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.After half a century and four generations, the Valdés family has turned these vineyards in the best example of love for the land, and perfection in the quality of its products.Today, identified as "Santa Alicia"​, the vineyard continues with its tradition of excellence and prestige, expressed in each bottle are the decades of experience, high technology, and the privileged fruit which results from a marvelous environment.VineyardsThe majesty of the main mountain cord of the world, The Andes Mountain, harbors a unique geography, which provides ideal conditions for several strains of grape to grow to its fullness. Pure water irrigates the valleys, the sun moves delicately across the vineyards which grow in a harmonic setting of light, temperature, and fertility: the "terroir".WineryThe most modern technology has been added to the elegance and tradition of the Santa Alicia Winery. First quality European machines process, filter and bottle the wines with high quality standards. But there is no technology that surpasses the aromatic charm given by the barrels of American oak, and the sweet delicacy of tannins of the French oak, intended for the Reserve and Gran Reserva wines.