ProducerElqui Valley
Falernia
ファレルニア
Pioneering premium wines in Chile's extreme northern desert.
Elqui Valley's most acclaimed producer, Italian-Chilean joint venture making exceptional high-altitude Syrah, Carménère, and Torrontés from extreme desert vineyards.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for wine lovers seeking unique, high-altitude expressions and excellent value-for-money Chilean wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Viña Falernia located?
- Viña Falernia is located in the Elqui Valley, Chile's northernmost wine-producing region, at the southern edge of the Atacama Desert, roughly 520 km north of Santiago.
- What makes Falernia's wines unique?
- The wines are shaped by extreme high-altitude vineyards (500m to over 2,000m), significant day-night temperature swings, and innovative winemaking that brings out intense fruit character and balance.
- Who founded Viña Falernia and when?
- Viña Falernia was founded in 1998 by Aldo Olivier Gramola, whose Italian family had settled in Chile's Coquimbo region since 1951, together with his cousin Giorgio Flessati, an oenologist from Trentino, Italy.
- What grape varieties is Falernia best known for?
- Falernia built its reputation on Syrah, Carmenère, and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside aromatic Torrontés, all grown in high-altitude desert vineyards reaching over 2,000 meters.
- Does Falernia produce wines suitable for food pairing?
- Yes, their structured reds such as Carmenère and Syrah pair exceptionally well with grilled red meats, lamb, and mature cheeses.