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TERROIR
from South Region
The estate is located near a large lake and protectedbythefoothillsoftheVallejamountains. The vineyards have gentle slopes and hillsides with different orientations and soils, where three different microclimates have been identified. The prevailing east and west winds play a key role, as the east winds that blow during the growing season bring cooler, humid air from the Atlantic tobufferthehot,drysummerdays.
The soil of Finca Moncloa varies but is generally formed from sedimentary rocks: limestones and marls with a high clay content. Called bujeo, they are known for being poor in organic material, having a basic pH and not draining well, but ideal forgrowinghigh-qualitygrapes.
