Nature at its Best
“We must stay humble before nature. Let her do her job, then harvest her fruits,
and pay her the best of tributes: Make outstanding wines.”
FRANÇOIS MASSOC
Living Nature
Chile is a terroir located at the end of the world, with an exultant nature, drawn by the mountain ranges of the Coast and the Andes, by its meandering rivers, and a sea breeze that cools and ruffles the vineyards. In its various valleys, but especially in the foothills on the Cachapoal valley, French grape varieties have found a new home, developing a unique, distinctive personality that delves deep into the granite to shape world-class wines.
Working in Unison
After years of research and learning, the Aristos team has selected the best terroirs for its wines. The magical combination of weathered granite soils, alluvium and colluvium of its foothills and coastal terraces, and microclimates with moderate temperatures and sharp temperature differences between day and night, slow down the ripening of the grapes to achieve a perfect natural balance: expressive, ripe, and deeply fresh wines. The unique characteristics of its terroirs, coupled with sustainable viticulture, mark the vintages, and provide the winemaking guidelines to honor the origin of its wines.
“The terroir defines the personality and quality of the wines. We just have to work together with nature and reflect in the best possible way what sets us apart and makes us unique.”
FRANÇOIS MASSOC
Andean Foothills
The best Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay originate from the foothills of the Cachapoal valley, over 1,000 meters (3,280 ft) above sea level. In small valleys ringed by mountains, immersed in a geometric and latent landscape, the roots of the vines explore the fragmented rocky soils in search of water, minerals, and nutrients. It’s a spectacle. The murmur of the rivers, the songs of its wildlife, and the clacking of the shears during the pruning and harvesting seasons interpret the incidental music and mark, with their precise beats, the different moments in the vineyard.
The Human Factor
“I find that trying to subdue nature is a sheer display of arrogance. I believe deeply in the terroir, but we cannot forget the human factor. We choose the varieties, plant them, and cultivate them to make wine, to give pleasure and happiness to men and women,” says François Massoc. For this reason, he has a deep respect for the ancient people who planted the first vines, for the people who work the land, for those who take care of the well-being of the vines every day. That is why the Aristos team does all the work by hand, taking the utmost care at every step, so that wine enthusiasts can enjoy this gift of nature.
