Viña Puntí Ferrer

Cachapoal Valley Wine: Winery in Rengo, Chile

Wines from Cachapoal Valley, Rapel appellation: our vineyard and cellar in Santa Amalia, Rengo, and the lines that come from it.

Cachapoal Valley wine: what it is and who we are there

Cachapoal Valley is a wine region in Chile’s O’Higgins region, part of the Rapel Valley appellation, and Viña Puntí Ferrer makes its wines in Santa Amalia, Rengo, in the heart of it. We are a family winery of Catalan origin that exports bottled and bulk wine to more than 20 markets on five continents.

This page is for buyers, importers and wine lovers who want to understand Cachapoal and see which of our wines come from it.

Our vineyard and cellar in Santa Amalia, Rengo

Our single vineyard today is Santa Amalia, in Rengo, on gravel and clay soils at the foot of the Andes. The winery is on the same site, at Lote 28 B, Los Choapinos, Rengo, and winemaking is led by oenologist Jorge Martínez. Vineyard and cellar share one origin: Rengo, Cachapoal Valley.

Puntí Ferrer wines with Cachapoal Valley origin

Not every line comes from the same valley: each variety is sourced where it performs best. These are the wines whose technical sheets state Cachapoal Valley as origin:

Line Wines from Cachapoal Valley
Reserva Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Malbec and Chardonnay
Conforme Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon
Innovation Series Malbec

The Signature line is from the Central Valley, and in the Reserva line the Cabernet and Carménère come from the Rapel Valley while the Pinot Noir comes from the Aconcagua Valley. Each technical sheet states its exact origin.

Critic scores for Cachapoal wines

Puntí Ferrer wines carry published scores from James Suckling (up to 93), Wine Enthusiast (up to 92), Vinous (91) and Tim Atkin MW (90, Best of Chile). Among them, three come from Cachapoal:

  • Conforme Carménère 2023: 92 points, James Suckling.
  • Conforme Cabernet Sauvignon 2022: 92 points, Wine Enthusiast.
  • Gran Reserva Carménère 2023: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast.

See every score by vintage on our awards page (in Spanish).

What this means if you buy Chilean wine

Importers usually look for a clear origin, a winery that can show where and how the wine is made, and continuity of supply. At Puntí Ferrer the origin is a specific vineyard in Rengo and the cellar is the same place where the wine is vinified. For bottled wine, browse the range for importers. For bulk wine, see bulk wine from Chile, and for your own brand, private label and OEM. The Spanish version of this page is Valle de Cachapoal.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cachapoal Valley?

It is in Chile’s O’Higgins region, in the Central Valley, at the foot of the Andes. Viña Puntí Ferrer has its vineyard and winery in Santa Amalia, Rengo.

Is Cachapoal part of the Rapel Valley?

Yes. Cachapoal is one of the valleys that make up the Rapel Valley appellation of origin, the one we use to describe the winery.

Which Puntí Ferrer wines come from Cachapoal?

Reserva Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc; Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Malbec and Chardonnay; Conforme Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon; and Innovation Series Malbec. Each technical sheet confirms the origin.

Does Puntí Ferrer sell Cachapoal wine in bulk?

Yes, we export bottled and bulk wine. Terms are agreed directly; start from the bulk wine page.

How can I contact the winery?

Write to andrespunti@puntiferrer.com. The address is Lote 28 B, Los Choapinos, Rengo, Chile.

Viña Puntí Ferrer · Santa Amalia, Rengo · Cachapoal Valley, D.O. Rapel.