Bodegas Cerro Chapeu
Linea divisoria s/n, 40000 Rivera, Departamento de Rivera, Uruguay
Our Wines
Winery
Region
Cerro Chapeu
Cerro Chapeu
Vineyards
The area where these vineyards were planted was selected during the years 1973-1975 in collaboration with the university of California Davies. Located more than 340 meters high above the sea level and surronded by the typical flat hills of this region
The area where these vineyards were planted was selected during the years 1973-1975 in collaboration with the university of California Davies. Located more than 340 meters high above the sea level and surronded by the typical flat hills of this region
Age of the vineyards
20-40 years
20-40 years
vineyards yields
4500-5000 per hectarea
4500-5000 per hectarea
Soil Profile
Red deep sandy soils, low fertility and very good drainage
Red deep sandy soils, low fertility and very good drainage
Weather
Continental-Atlantic template climate with good thermal amplitud, cold nights and warmer days all year
Continental-Atlantic template climate with good thermal amplitud, cold nights and warmer days all year
Harvest
Second half of February
Second half of February
Varieties
70 % Tannat and other varietals as Arinarnoa, Cabernet Sauvignon,Chardonnay,Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc
70 % Tannat and other varietals as Arinarnoa, Cabernet Sauvignon,Chardonnay,Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc