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Wineries and countryside properties for sale by Andes Wines (Agriculture/Vineyards)
South American wineries for sale was the title of the article published in JancisRobinson.com’s website in 2015 and the trends and conditions today, are similar and evolving, so I am going to edit some parts.
We all know that times are tough for wine producers the world over but according to Chilean wine writer Maximiliano Morales, openly, some wineries and vineyards in Argentina and Chile are currently for sale and others, confidentially, too.
Despite there being different factors behind the increase in the number of wineries up for sale in Chile and Argentina, we have seen a dramatic increase recently in the number of mergers, comprehensive buy-outs and wineries that have been put up for sale.
A high percentage of those who have inherited wineries or old-vine vineyards have been unable to make money from them because of the competitive nature of the fine-wine market and depressed grape prices.
They also have been unable to invest in the marketing and development of export markets. The resulting stagnation in overseas sales has meant they have had to focus their efforts on the domestic market.
To understand better, from north to south, Chile offers 4.000 kilometers of territories and from that total, specific valleys produce grapes for high end quality wines or #BulkWine too. Elqui, Limari, Choapa, Leyda, Lo Abarca, San Antonio, Maipo, Aconcagua, Casablanca, Colchagua, Itata, Maule, Araucania, Pucon, Chiloe, etc….
One good example of the global interest, is Gonzalez Byass that acquired Viñedos Veramonte and Neyen from Apalta in Colchagua Valley and you can enjoy now, the whole range of varieties in tastings and events.
In both countries many wineries owned by foreigners & Chilean families produce grapes or even wine, but still, not profiting enough to keep the estate. In some cases, “succession” of the families are on the run and there is a natural pression to liquidate the properties that have amazing assets and branding, that for many buyers, do not care about the “brand”, just want the real estate.
The rest of the story… and how you can make a good profit from selling assets, you can reach our founder, Max Morales at his email info@amixtechlab.com