This area is set in a semicircle with steep 45º slopes, with plantations slanting south allowing for a soft exposure angle to the sun. On the gradient, temperatures decrease, which play a role on the slow yet full grape maturity.
Denomination of origin
Santa Cruz, Colchagua Valley
Weather
The Apalta Estate has a thermal exposure of approximately 1.650 hours, with annual rainfall of 750mm (aprox), primarily during the months of winter (June to September) and at early stages of spring. Daily thermal amplitude attains 15 degrees from 30ºC (86 F) to 15ºC (59F). Light to moderate influence from the ocean as it is located 65 km (40 miles) from the seashore.