Viñedos de Alcohuaz

Elqui Valley reds where desert heat meets coastal cool.

Viñedos de Alcohuaz operates in the Elqui Valley of Coquimbo, Chile's northernmost wine region, where desert aridity and coastal influence shape distinctive fruit expression. The winery's portfolio centers on Mediterranean and Rhône varieties adapted to this demanding terroir. RHU de Alcohuaz Mezcla Tinta, a blend of Shiraz, Grenache, and Petite Sirah, represents the house's approach to structured reds. Pingo Pingo Cariñena showcases the Spanish variety in a context where Chile's cool nights and intense sun create tension between ripeness and acidity. Tococo de Alcohuaz Syrah explores the signature grape of the valley's cooler microclimates. Both Decanter and Wine Advocate have assessed the winery's output, engaging with wines that reflect Elqui's particular character: high elevation, mineral soils, and the Pacific's moderating effect on a region otherwise defined by extreme heat.