About Us
Pioneering Spirit
Since its inception, Viña Morandé has been marked by the vision and pioneering spirit of its founder, Pablo Morandé.
Since its inception, Viña Morandé has been marked by the vision and pioneering spirit of its founder, Pablo Morandé. In 1996, after being the first to plant vines in the Casablanca Valley, Pablo founded the winery with a clear objective: to explore new territories, rescue Chile's wine-growing heritage, and produce wines with identity, honesty, and quality.
That bold spirit soon took shape in the creation of our “Aventuras” line, through which we seek to highlight the diversity of Chilean terroirs and revive ancient varieties cultivated in the dry inland regions of Maule and Itata. These areas have deep significance for us: Cauquenes is the birthplace of our founder and also the origin of many of our most iconic wines.
Discovering Casablanca
Reunion with Chilean wine
Innovation
Innovation has always been part of our DNA. In 2004, we pioneered high-density planting in Chile (more than 10,000 plants/ha), resumed the use of oak casks, incorporated cement eggs for fermentation, and committed to producing highly complex sparkling wines. We also explored new forms of oenological expression, from frozen grape wines to grappa-style distillates.
Concrete eggs
Wooden casks
Oak barrels
Pushing boundaries
Winemaking with purpose
RICARDO BAETTIG
OENOLOGICAL DIRECTOR,
MORANDÉ WINES
Since 2011, Ricardo Baettig has led our winemaking team. An agricultural engineer and winemaker who studied in Italy and gained experience in Europe and Chile, Baettig has spearheaded a new era at Morandé, relaunching the “Aventuras” line and expanding the winery's horizons. Today, he heads a key project: a new experimental winery in Cachapoal, also called Bodega Aventuras, which will function as a true creative laboratory for our most innovative lines.
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PABLO MORANDÉ
OENOLOGICAL DIRECTOR,
SPARKLING WINES
Alongside him, Pablo Morandé continues to contribute his experience, vision, and legacy as Winemaker for our sparkling wines and the iconic Golden Harvest. Founder of the winery in 1996 and part of a family with five generations linked to wine, Pablo has been a key figure in the evolution of modern Chilean wine. His pioneering approach has left an indelible mark on the industry, and in 2014 he was recognized as ‘Person of the Year’ for his contribution to the sector. Today, he remains active on the winery's board of directors, guiding new generations with wisdom and inspiration in a family where wine is lived with passion and passed down as a legacy.
New frontiers
High-quality bubbles
Around the world
Sustainable Quality
Our commitment to innovation also includes a deep responsibility to the environment. As Chile's first 100% certified sustainable winery, we understand that true quality comes from a respectful relationship with the land. You can learn more about our vision and actions in sustainability here.