Gillmore Wines

About the Winery

Gillmore Winery
Viña Gillmore began with a dream. In the late 1980s, Chilean visionary Francisco Gillmore took over operation of the century old Tabontinaja winery and its ancient dry-farmed vineyards planted to the rustic País variety. He took advantage of their healthy, hearty roots and grafted them with fine French varieties.
From the beginning his wines were imbued with the spirit of this unique dry-farmed condition of restriction and resistance in which their rustic personality was expressed with vibrant acidity and tremendous character.
The project also includes his daughter, Daniella Gillmore, whose love of the country life guides her in overseeing the vineyards and the collection of native fauna on the farm. Her husband, winemaker Andrés Sánchez, is the talented artisan behind their wines Hacedor de Mundos, Vigno, Mariposa and Cobre, wines crafted to interpret the soul of the sector and its people. Their two children, Martín and Dominga now represent the third generation of the family to stretch their roots deep into the heart of this special zone of Maule.
Viña Gillmore is among the founding members of MOVI (Independent Vintner’s Movement), and Andrés was the driving force behind the recently formed Carignan Club (Vigno).

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The Wines

Gillmore Mariposa Field Blend / SRP: $21.00
A blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, and 25% Syrah, the fruit is dry-farmed from low-yield, 50 year-old organically farmed estate vines. The deepest red hues in the glass hint at abundant aromas of red raspberries and strawberries followed by an elegant dry acidity in the mouth. The wine is fresh, concentrated and well-balanced. It will be a great dining companion to lean meats, and rich stews.

Gillmore Mariposa Carignan / SRP: $16.00
Made with estate fruit and aged in French oak for 10 months, the Carignan has a deep red cherry color. On the nose it has very intense aromas of red fruit, with complex notes of earth, bay leaf and mint. Firm tannins and a juicy acidity give this wine a special personality. 100% old-vine, unirrigated and estate fruit.

Gillmore Mariposa País / SRP: $16.00
Produced in small batches from old vines, the País has a natural acidity that lends well to aging. It has aromas of strawberries and raspberries and in the mouth it is dry, fresh, balanced and medium-bodied. País is a uniquely Chilean variety and is produced from estate fruit that is dry-farmed. 100% País.

Gillmore Mariposa País Rosé / SRP: $14.00
Gillmore Rosé comes from small production, cold-pressed País grapes. It is
harvested from 70-year old coastal vines that are 100% dry farmed located
in the Maule Valley. Delicate floral aromas, rounded with fruit aromas such
as cantaloupe melon. The Rosé is fresh and soft with vibrant acidity.

Gillmore Vigno Old Vine Carignan / SRP: $40.00
Vigno is the soul of Gillmore, 100% Carignan from 50 year-old estate vines. In the glass it has a deep red cherry color. On the nose it has very intense red fruit aromas and complex notes of earth, bay leaf and mint tones. Firm tannins and a juicy acidity give the wine a special personality.

It was fermented in stainless steel tanks using traditional techniques that include three pump-overs per day. The wine goes through a post-fermentation maceration for 3 weeks before it is placed in French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation is finished in a period of 18 months. It has three rackings during 18 months of barrel aging.

Gillmore Vermentino Del Maule / SRP: $18.00
The Vermentino is a bright color with an alluring nose of grapefruit, lemon peel and green apple, and mineral notes of stone and chalk. On the palate it is fresh and vibrant. 100% Vermentino.

Gillmore Aglianico Del Maule / SRP: $20.00
Aglianico is an ancient Roman varietal that produces red wines of remarkable structure and great elegance. On the nose the Aglianico has aromas of red fruits, with notes of chocolate, cassis and coffee. It is a full-bodied wine, with firm tannins and fresh acidity. 100% Aglianico.

Gillmore Collezione Del Maule / SRP: $20.00
The Collezione is a sophisticated red blend, made from Sagrantino, Primitivo, Cesanese, and Dolcetto. It is a deep red color, with aromas of cherry and intense floral notes. In the mouth it has soft tannins, with a long finish.