VIÑA KOYLE
Chile - Colchagua Valley - Los Lingues DO
Founded in 2006 by Alfonso Undurraga Mackenna and his children, Viña Koyle represents the sixth generation of one of Chile’s great winemaking families, whose history dates to 1885. After selling their historic family winery, the Undurragas set out to find a unique terroir where they could create wines with a true sense of place. They found it in Los Lingues, in the foothills of the Andes in Alto Colchagua.
Today, under the technical direction of Cristóbal “Toti” Undurraga, Viña Koyle is recognized for its commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The family’s approach is rooted in respect for the land, biodiversity, and the natural cycles of the vineyard, with the goal of allowing the character of Los Lingues to speak through the wines.
The name Koyle comes from a native Chilean climbing plant, Lardizabala biternata, known for its deep purple flowers and sweet fruit. Naming the winery after this endangered species is a way to honor Chile’s biodiversity and the living ecosystem that surrounds its vineyards.
The wines carry Organic (EcoCert), Biodynamic (Demeter), and Vegan certifications.
Altitude 1312–1640 Feet
The Koyle vineyards are located in Los Lingues, a prestigious D.O. within the Colchagua Andes sub-region, at the foot of the Andes Mountains. The estate encompasses approximately 190 acres of planted vines, with vineyards ranging from 1312 feet on the flatter areas to approximately 1640 feet on the third terrace.
Los Lingues is shaped by a Mediterranean mountain climate with a strong Andean influence. Hot, sunny days ensure optimal phenolic ripeness, while cool nightly breezes descending from the mountains preserve natural acidity and aromatic freshness. This temperature variation, combined with moderate winter rainfall and dry growing seasons, creates an ideal environment.
The soils are one of the defining features of the estate. Formed from volcanic and colluvial material, the vineyard is characterized by basaltic rock in various stages of decomposition, creating exceptionally well-drained soils with low fertility and a strong mineral character. The estate is divided into three distinct terraces, each expressing a different relationship between clay and basalt.
The Los Lingues vineyard features unique volcanic soils dominated by fractured basaltic rock. Arranged in terraces, the terrain transitions from clay-rich lower grounds (20% clay) to thin, rocky hillside soils (5–10% clay). These variations in soil composition contribute to the wines’ distinctive minerality, structure, and concentration.
FEATURED WINES
Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc
Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from a unique yellow granite slope rich in quartz stones, just 5.5 miles from the coast in San Antonio, Chile. The coastal influence brings distinctive salinity and minerality to this expressive wine. Aromatic and fresh, it offers notes of peach, citrus, and delicate florals, followed by flavors of fresh ginger, dried apricot, and white tea. Generous yet vibrant, with refreshing acidity and a juicy, saline finish, it is a distinctive expression of San Antonio’s ancient coastal soils.
Cerro Basalto Garnatxa
Made with 100% Grenache. Hand-harvested and carefully selected, the grapes are fermented in small stainless-steel tanks using gentle manual pigeage, followed by 18 months of aging in concrete eggs and 600-liter French oak barrels. Aromatic and expressive, the wine offers intense strawberry and fresh herbal notes. Juicy and vibrant on the palate, with persistent silky tannins and a fresh, mineral finish, it is a pure expression of the estate’s basalt-rich, iron-laden soils.
Cerro Basalto Meditereaneo
Made with 36% Monastrell, 35% Garnacha, 21% Cariñena and 8% Syrah from the unique Cerro Basalto block in Los Lingues. The grapes are hand-harvested from small, high-density parcels planted on rocky volcanic basalt soils, then carefully sorted and fermented in small tanks before aging in concrete eggs and foudres. Expressive and fresh, the wine offers strawberry, raspberry and wild cherry with hints of bay leaf, cinnamon and roasted tobacco. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with silky tannins and a long, juicy, mineral finish reflecting its volcanic origins.
Royale Carmenere
Made with 85% Carménère, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Biodynamically farmed and hand-harvested from small, high-density parcels planted in rocky basalt soils, the grapes are fermented in small tanks and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with no filtration. Expressive and elegant, the wine offers blackberry, spicy sandalwood and subtle native tree notes. Silky tannins and a long, lingering finish showcase the freshness, balance and mineral character of Los Lingues.
Royale Cabernet Sauvignon
Made with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. The grapes are hand-harvested from small, carefully selected parcels and fermented in small tanks before aging for 18 months in French oak barrels, with no filtration. Rich yet fresh, the wine offers vibrant fruit alongside herbal, tobacco and subtle bitter notes. Juicy and balanced on the palate, with soft, persistent tannins and a mineral finish that captures the distinctive character of Los Lingues.
