The "Segu" vineyards are located in Melozal, in the Maule Valley, 300 kilometers south of Santiago. Segú has 190 hectares of grapevines, 75% of which are planted with red varieties while the remaining 25% are dedicated to white varieties. The predominant red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenere stock, while the white varieties are mainly Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer. The Mediterranean type climate, corresponding to 2.5% of the world's surface, is characterized by a rainy season between April and October (annual average of 700mm) and a dry season between November and March. The average annual temperature is 14.9 C° with no spring frosts, and with a temperature oscillation of 20 C° during the summer months, with 12 C° minimum and 32 C° maximum temperatures.
Wines from Viña Segu Winery
- Viña Segu Reserva Carmenere
2005 Central Valley Rated 3.5/5
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