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Winemaker Name(s): Alvaro Espinoza and Juan Carlos Faundez

Named after a South American bird known to bring good luck, Cucao is a premium label that brings together the finest Chilean terroirs and most naturally grown grapes.

Chile's most influential enologist and winemaker, Alvaro Espinoza, personally selects grapes for Cucao from growers who either farm their higher-elevation vineyards organically or as naturally as possible.  Whether from the sea-influenced vineyards of the Casablanca Valley, renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wines, or the Rapel Valley, where Carmenère grows to perfect ripeness, Cucao wines are always harvested by hand and vinified as naturally as possible.  Cucao wines are also aged with great care, in a combination of French and American oak for approximately six months.

Cucao PX Pedro Ximenez 2010 Chile / Elqui Valley Juicy, bone dry and very captivating—this unusual white grape from the semi-arid desert in the Elqui Valley, northern Chile, is an immediate pick-me-up, a delicious pleasure and a dazzlingly serious, complex wine in 2010. One of our most exciting discoveries in Chile! $11.95

Cucao Carmenere Rapel Valley Chile 2009 Chile / Rapel Valley Delicious from start to finish. Aromas of blackberry jam and incense with a hint of vanilla are ripe and luscious. The mouth couldn’t be more fresh or lively, with rich, palate-staining black fruit… $9.95

Cucao Carmenere Rapel Valley Chile 2008 Chile / Rapel Valley Delicious from start to finish. Aromas of blackberry jam and incense with a hint of vanilla are ripe and luscious. The mouth couldn’t be more fresh or lively, with rich, palate-staining black fruit… $11.95

Cucao Chardonnay Reserva Casablanca Valley Chile 2008 Chile / Casablanca Valley The mouth is lush and long, with just the right amount of lift, and delivers a nice amount of white pepper spice along with a touch of sweet oak. $12.17

Cucao Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Chile 2007 Chile / Casablanca Valley Expressive and lively, this beautiful white wine blends Chardonnay with a small percentage of Marsanne for added perfume and complexity. $9.45