Maurzio’s grandfather emigrated from Italy after World War I and arrived in Valpariso at the age of 16 with little more than his wits to sustain him. In the ensuing years he established a number of businesses before buying a vineyard in Colchagua. His son joined the enterprise in 1952, having studied enology back in Alba, Italy. They made wines together until 1973 when the Chilean government confiscated the land following the coup d’etat that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power.
Third generation Maurizio gained experience with winemaking stints at Villa Maria, Veuve Clicquot, Les Vins de Vienne, and various wineries in Portugal before returning the Chile to continue his father and grandfather’s legacy in 2013.
He is unquestionably one of Chile’s rising stars, with his Sauvignon garnering 93 points from Robert Parker and Tim Atkin, and 92 for his red blend.