La Joya Single Vinyard Syrah

History

: Viña Bisquertt is one of the pioneering family-owned wineries of Chile’s Colchagua Valley, a region internationally recognized for producing some of the country’s finest red wines. The history of the Bisquertt family in Chilean viticulture dates back to the 1970s, when the family first established vineyards in the heart of Colchagua. At a time when Chilean wine was still largely focused on quantity rather than quality, the Bisquertt family recognized the exceptional potential of the region’s terroir and became one of the early producers dedicated to crafting premium wines with strong regional identity.

The winery is particularly associated with the Marchigüe area, located in the western part of the Colchagua Valley near the Pacific Ocean. Unlike the warmer inland sectors of the valley, Marchigüe benefits from strong maritime influence, cooling coastal breezes, rolling hills, and significant day-to-night temperature variation. These natural conditions allow grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, preserving freshness, aromatic complexity, and structure while maintaining excellent concentration. Viña Bisquertt played an important role in demonstrating the unique potential of this coastal-influenced terroir, helping establish Marchigüe as one of Chile’s most promising premium wine regions.

Throughout its development, Viña Bisquertt has maintained a philosophy centered on expressing terroir authenticity and vineyard individuality. The winery places strong emphasis on sustainable viticulture, careful vineyard management, and low-intervention winemaking practices that allow each grape variety and parcel to fully express its natural character. Extensive vineyard studies and precise site selection have enabled the winery to cultivate varieties particularly well suited to the region, including Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Malbec.

The estate combines traditional winemaking values with modern technology and precision. Temperature-controlled fermentation, selective oak aging, and detailed blending practices are carefully employed to preserve fruit purity while adding depth and elegance. Over the years, Viña Bisquertt has expanded its portfolio from approachable regional wines to more terroir-driven and single-vineyard expressions, showcasing the diversity and sophistication of Colchagua Valley wines.

Internationally, Viña Bisquertt gained recognition as one of the producers that helped elevate the reputation of Chilean premium wine in global markets. Its wines are known for balancing richness and concentration with freshness and elegance — a style that distinguishes the winery from many traditionally powerful New World producers. Today, Viña Bisquertt continues to represent the modern evolution of Chilean winemaking while remaining deeply connected to the family heritage and the exceptional terroirs of Colchagua Valley.

About Wine

: Bisquertt’s new premium range, Single Vineyard, was launched in 2018. Produced in the Marchihue area of the Colchagua Valley, located approximately 32 km from the Pacific Ocean, the wines fully express the unique characteristics and strengths of each grape variety through the influence of this exceptional terroir. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, the wines offer refined and elegant complexity, pairing beautifully with grilled meats and well-aged cheeses.

Tasting Note

• Syrah 100%

• Deep ruby red color with intense purple reflections. The nose reveals aromas of ripe dark fruits including blackberry, plum, and blueberry. On the palate, this full-bodied wine shows excellent harmony between rich fruit flavors and notes of black pepper, offering both complexity and elegance. A wine with impressive volume and a long, satisfying finish.