Our Terroir — At the Edge of Viticulture
Chile Chico, Patagonia — 46° South
Allá Lejos is located in Chile Chico, in the Aysén Region of Chilean Patagonia, more than 2,000 kilometers south of Santiago and over 800 kilometers from the gateway cities of Northern Patagonia.
The vineyard lies in a trans-Andean valley on the southern shore of Lake General Carrera (Chelenko), one of the largest and deepest lakes in South America. Here, glaciers, mountains, lake influence, and open steppe converge to create a landscape unlike any other wine region in the world.
At 46° South (46°55′ S, 71°69′ W), viticulture reaches one of its southernmost expressions on Earth.
This is not a marginal detail.
It defines everything.
A Place That Sets the Rules
The environment of Chile Chico is best described as a semi-arid cold steppe. Rainfall is low, temperatures remain moderate during the growing season, and wind is a constant presence.
- •Intense sunlight during long summer days
- •Cold nights that preserve acidity
- •Persistent Patagonian winds that reduce disease pressure
- •A short growing season with early harvest
At this latitude, vines do not follow conventional calendars. Ripening is slow and uneven by design. Balance must be earned.
This is a place where viticulture cannot be forced — only understood.
From Question to Proof
Allá Lejos began with a clear question:
could fine wine be produced here, consistently, at this latitude?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were selected for their ability to respond to cold climates and long ripening cycles. Over successive vintages, the vineyard has demonstrated that these varieties not only survive in Southern Patagonia, but express a distinctive profile shaped by place: freshness, mineral tension, and precision.
What started as an exploration has become a working estate.
The results are repeatable. The learning is cumulative.
Each vintage adds confidence — and opens new possibilities.
Soils, Water, and Structure
The vineyard is planted on sandy loam soils of alluvial origin, formed by the former bed of the Jeinimeni River, with strong glacial influence. These soils drain freely, naturally limiting vigor and contributing to clarity and definition in the wines.
Irrigation is supplied through drip systems fed by the Jeinimeni River, allowing precise water management in an otherwise dry environment.
The combination of soil, light, wind, and temperature creates natural limits on yield — not as a constraint, but as a source of focus and identity.
Cultivation at the Southern Frontier
Work at Allá Lejos begins in the vineyard.
Low-intervention cultivation prioritizes canopy management to protect grape clusters during periods of strongest sunlight, while maintaining airflow and freshness. Wind pressure reduces disease risk, allowing sustainable practices with minimal correction.
Each season presents its own challenge. Early frosts, short summers, and long winters demand precision in timing and decision-making. Harvest is guided by balance and tension rather than ripeness alone.
Every successful vintage is a confirmation:
this place works — on its own terms.
From Landscape to Wine
The wines of Allá Lejos reflect their origin with clarity.
Freshness comes from cold nights.
Energy from intense light.
Structure from wind and seasonal stress.
These are not wines of power or excess. They are wines of tension, definition, and longevity, shaped by a landscape where viticulture operates at its outer edge.
A Proven Frontier, Entering Its Next Phase
Operating at one of the southernmost limits of viticulture in the world brings responsibility — but it also brings opportunity.
With multiple vintages behind it, the vineyard has moved beyond experimentation into a phase of deliberate growth. Each new planting builds on what the land has already proven capable of, allowing Allá Lejos to expand with confidence while preserving the precision and character that define this place.
This is not about increasing volume for its own sake.
It is about taking Patagonian viticulture further — thoughtfully, strategically, and with partners who understand the value of origin.