“We want to make exciting and delightful wines that are connected to the land where they are made, where the cold weather, the rain, the volcanic rock, and the character of the people of Traiguén is reflected in fine, pure, and austere wines with excellent aging potential.” Francisco Baettig y Carlos de Carlos
Origin
Our great-grandparents migrated from Switzerland to Chile in the late 19th century and settled on the lands around Traiguén and Purén, where they set to work, farming in an area of volcanoes, lakes, native forests, and abundant rainfall. And their families grew, surrounded by cattle, horses and wheat fields.
Now, more than a century later, our love for this land and our passion for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir led us to dream of making our own wine.
After studying the soil and climate in Traiguén for several years, we chose a plateau with volcanic soil between the Quino and Traiguén Rivers and planted it in 2013, turning our dream into reality with the founding of Viñedos Los Suizos.
Location
Traiguén is located 600 km south of Santiago de Chile, in the province of Malleco (Araucanía Region).
The name Traiguén comes from the indigenous Mapudungun word trayén, which means waterfall.
One of the characteristics of this region is the presence of active volcanoes, lakes, and native forests.
Abundant rainfall and low sunshine make Traiguén an ideal place for sustainable, dry-farmed viticulture.
This region has a number of national parks that protect native species of fauna and flora.
Maps
Us
We have been friends for more than 20 years and share a passion for high-quality wines that are genuine and portray a sense of their origin.
“With many years of experience as a winemaker for important Chilean and international wineries, I am responsible for making the wines for Vinos Baettig from the vineyard to the bottle.”
Francisco
“I have spent many years marketing high-end wines from Chilean and international wineries and am now responsible for bringing Vinos Baettig to our consumers’ tables through distributors who specialize in high-quality wines.”
Carlos
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Us
Francisco Baettig was born in Santiago de Chile in 1969. He holds degrees in Agronomy and Enology from the University of Chile, and in 2002, he earned his Master’s degree in Enology and Viticulture from the University of Bordeaux, France. In 2011, the Chilean Circle of Food and Wine Writers named him Winemaker of the Year in recognition of his professional achievements. In 2016, he was one of the five nominees for Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Best Winemaker of the World Award, and in 2018, he was chosen Chilean Winemaker of the Year by wine critic Tim Atkin, MW.
Carlos de Carlos was born in Valparaíso, Chile, in 1972. He has a degree in Commercial Engineering and an MBA from the Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile, and in 2012, he received his Wine MBA from the University of Bordeaux-Kedge, France. His passion for traveling and learning about different cultures led him to live abroad in different countries in Europe and Asia for more than 20 years. Carlos is a director and consultant for several major wineries.
Vineyard
Our vineyard is located 3.5 km from the city of Traiguén, on Route 76 South - La Esperanza. The soils are of volcanic origin, and we planted the vineyard to French clones of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir without any form of artificial irrigation.
Climate:
Located on the 38th parallel south, Viñedos Los Suizos has a Mediterranean climate with a temperate summer, a fairly short dry period (2–3 months), and a cold, rainy winter. The abundant average rainfall (1,084 mm) allows us to dry farm the vineyards, while the low temperatures (heat summation of 1,200 degree days) and low solar radiation (sunlight) encourage the grapes to ripen evenly, resulting in wines with moderate alcohol levels and excellent acidity, color, and fruit intensity.
Soils: Viñedo Los Suizos is planted on ancient soils of volcanic origin with clay to loam texture. Thanks to the type of clay and the abundance of volcanic rocks at depth, the soil has an ideal fertility and moisture content for the production of vines and enables balanced plant growth. 
The vineyard soils were formed 2–5 million years ago by the weathering of pyroclastic andesitic volcanic breccia during the Pleistocene. Originated from the slow transformation of the minerals from the matrix (lava) of the volcanic breccia into clay, while the rocks (clasts) from the breccia remain intact at depth.
Varieties: Viñedo Los Suizos sits atop a 22-hectare plateau planted to 9 hectares of Pinot Noir and 6.4 hectares of Chardonnay, both from French clonal material, mostly on rootstock. The vineyard is dry farmed, and weeds are controlled manually and mechanically.
Wines
Winemaking philosophy.
Vinos Baettig makes handcrafted wines with minimal intervention to achieve the maximum expression of place. Fine, pure wines with a sense of origin.
We harvest the grapes at just the right time, ferment with wild yeasts, apply delicate extractions, and use oak in moderation, all as part of our commitment to making wines with the highest quality and the greatest expression of Viñedos Los Suizos.
Selección de Parcelas - Los Primos
« Wines that seek to excite with their expression of elegance and complexity. »
The Pinot Noir comes exclusively from a selection of the El Primo, Chuir, and La Cuñada parcels, which deliver elegant and austere wines with good aging potential. The Chardonnay comes from a selection of the Triángulo and Llaima parcels, which deliver vertical and mineral wines with good tension. The name Los Primos (the cousins) refers to the closeness of style and quality of the vineyard parcels that give rise to this wine. The first vintage of Selección de Parcelas (selection of parcels) was the 2016, made from the first experimental harvest from Vinedo Los Suizos, three years after plantingVino de Viñedo - Los Parientes
« Wines that aim to enchant with their freshness and intensity. »
These wines come from from a combination of parcels at Viñedo Los Suizos that deliver lively and juicy wines with tremendous fruit intensity. Los Parientes (the relatives) refers to the closeness of the different components within the same vineyard. The first vintage of Vino de Viñedo (wine from the vineyard) was the 2019, with Los Parientes Pinot Noir and Los Parientes Chardonnay.Wines
Selección de Parcelas
Chardonnay 2019
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2019
Cold spring and warm summer season that delivered wines of great depth and complexity. Rainy and cold spring resulted in somewhat late budding and flowering, while yield was affected by October frosts. However, conditions changed abruptly in January, registering a dry and hot summer, which allowed the grapes to advance in their maturity to be harvested during the first two weeks of April, delivering wine of great concentration, ageing potential and fruit intensity. An excellent vintage. Bright yellow colour. Aromatic and highly complex with notes of pear, nougat, acacia, apricot, honey, wax and hints of dried fruits such as walnuts, hazelnuts and cashew. It is deep and full in mouth with a creamy texture and notes of apple, passion fruit, honey, hay and spices. The body and density are harmoniously balanced by the acidity, giving a deep, fresh, lively and tense wine, with a long finish and great aging potential.Vinification:
- Vinification: 100% whole cluster pressed, 24 hrs cold settling, barrel fermented with native yeasts.
- Aging: 16 months in French barrels. 38% new (400L)
- Harvest dates: April 10th to 14th
- Production: 2.900 bottles
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Pinot Noir 2019
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2019
Cold spring and warm summer season that delivered wines of great depth and complexity. Rainy and cold spring resulted in somewhat late budding and flowering, while yield was affected by October frosts. However, conditions changed abruptly in January, registering a dry and hot summer, which allowed the grapes to advance in their maturity to be harvested during the first two weeks of April, delivering wine of great concentration, ageing potential and fruit intensity. An excellent vintage. Cherry red in color, the nose is elegant and complex with aromas of fresh red fruit, such as cherry, rosehip and wild strawberry, subtle floral aromas of violet, lavender and rose, and subtle notes of orange peel and moist earth. On the palate it is tense, linear, and deep, with juicy acidity and notes of pomegranate, graphite and chalk. The firm but extremely fine tannins envelop the palate with a polished and persistent texture. A complex and deep wine. The tight finish and great structure make it ideal for cellaring.Vinification:
- Vinification: native yeasts and 15% whole cluster in fermentation
- Aging: 15 months in French barrels (300L), 22% new
- Harvest dates: April 5th to 12th
- Production: 3.450 bottles
Tasting Notes
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Chardonnay 2018
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2018
A cool season that resulted in a long and even ripening of the grapes that produced exceptionally elegant wines. Linear, deep wines with excellent aging potential. The abundant winter rains encouraged an excellent bud break in the spring. Moderate rainfall in October and November allowed good vegetative development, and the hot, dry conditions in December aided good fruit set, thereby ensuring excellent production. The scant but welcome rain in January allowed the vineyards to reach their optimum growth, while sporadic rains in February moderated the summer temperatures. A cool and rainy March slowed the progress of ripening and forced us to wait patiently until mid-April to harvest the grapes, which were kept very healthy thanks to the cold and windy conditions. Bright yellow in color and very complex on the nose, with aromas of citrus fruits, orange blossoms, honeysuckle, acacia flowers, pears, white peaches, and a light touch of walnuts, almonds, and fine pastries such as gingerbread. The palate is vertical, dry, and crisp, with citrusy notes of tangerines and fine hints of nuts. It has great energy and precision, but above all it stands out for its mineral texture and depth. A cold vintage with outstanding aging potential.Vinification:
- Hand harvested
- 100% whole bunch pressed
- Wild fermentation in French oak
- 12 months of aging. 26% in new French oak of 400 liters barrels
- Harvest date: 23rd of April
- Production: 1.512 bottles
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Pinot Noir 2018
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2018
A cool season that resulted in a long and even ripening of the grapes that produced exceptionally elegant wines. Linear, deep wines with excellent aging potential. The abundant winter rains encouraged an excellent bud break in the spring. Moderate rainfall in October and November allowed good vegetative development, and the hot, dry conditions in December aided good fruit set, thereby ensuring excellent production. The scant but welcome rain in January allowed the vineyards to reach their optimum growth, while sporadic rains in February moderated the summer temperatures. A cool and rainy March slowed the progress of ripening and forced us to wait patiently until mid-April to harvest the grapes, which were kept very healthy thanks to the cold and windy conditions. Cherry red in color and intense, lively, and very complex on the nose, with aromas of fresh red fruits such as cherries, pomegranates, and wild strawberries, floral aromas such as violets and lavender, and subtle notes of tobacco and tea leaves. The palate is tense, linear, and deep, with juicy acidity and notes of chalk and graphite that highlight the firm texture of the tannins and the liveliness and tension typical of a cool year. An elegant and persistent wine with tremendous aging potential.Vinification:
- 100% Hand harvested
- Wild fermentation and 18% whole cluster
- Aged for 15 months in French barrels. 42% new oak of 300 lts.
- Harvest date: 16th & 23rd of April
- Production: 2.100 bottles
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Chardonnay 2017
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2017
A warm vintage that we like for the concentration and power of its wines. An early season due to its dry, warm condition and moderate yields, which delivered wide, round, long and complex wines. Light straw color, on the nose it presents sweet aromas of apricot, pear, honey, nuts such as almonds and walnuts, and subtle notes of fine pastry. On the palate it is broad, structured and salty, showing tension and precision, with a long finish of fresh citrus notes and a touch of smoked oak.Vinification:
- Hand harvested
- 100% pressed whole bunch
- Wild fermentation in French oak.
- 12 months aging. 26% in new French oak from barrels of 400 liters
- Harvest date: March 28.
- Production: 1.788 bottles.
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Pinot Noir 2017
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2017
A warm vintage that we like for the concentration and power of its wines. An early vintage due to its dry, warm and moderate yield condition, which delivered rich, round, long and complex wines. Deep carmine red, with aromas of raspberries, rosehip, ripe cherry and faint notes of earth, tea, cedar and licorice. On the palate, it is a deep and structured wine, with round and ripe tannins. A complex, mineral wine with notes of ripe red fruit and a long and juicy finish.Vinification:
- 100% hand harvested
- Wild fermentation and 31% whole cluster
- Aged for 18 months in French barrels. 21% new oak of 300 lts.
- Harvest date: 23rd of March
- Production: 1.680 bottles
Tasting Notes
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Vino de Viñedo
Pinot Noir 2020
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2020
A very dry and warm vintage that produced very healthy grapes, excellent yields and an early harvest, which delivered intense, deep and complex wines. The abundant rainfall in June and July heralded a rainy winter; however, August and September had little rains. This dry condition lasted throughout the spring. The months of October, November and December were warm and accumulated only 74 mm, well below the historical average. The hot and dry conditions of the summer favored an excellent ripening of the grapes and an early harvest that preserved freshness, tension and intensity in the wines. Vivid red-violet in color, the nose is clean and pure, with intense aromas of red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and delicate floral notes of hibiscus and rosehip. Polished and fine tannins surround the palate with a mineral texture. Flavors of blueberries, strawberries and black tea are also perceived. With juicy acidity and subtle spicy notes, it is a wine with silky tannins, vibrant freshness and great fruit intensity.Vinification:
- Vinification: native yeasts and 8% whole cluster in fermentation
- Aging: 10 months in French barrels. 10% new (300L)
- Harvest dates: March 20th to 30th
- Production: 15.180 bottles
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Vino de Viñedo
Chardonnay 2020
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2020
A very dry and warm vintage that produced very healthy grapes, excellent yields and an early harvest, which delivered intense, deep and complex wines. The abundant rainfall in June and July heralded a rainy winter; however, August and September had little rains. This dry condition lasted throughout the spring. The months of October, November and December were warm and accumulated only 74 mm, well below the historical average. The hot and dry conditions of the summer favored an excellent ripening of the grapes and an early harvest in order to preserve freshness, tension and intensity in the wines. Bright yellow. The nose is austere, pure and elegant with citrus aromas of orange blossom, lime and lemon peel, with faint notes of linden, verbena, pear and dried fruits such as almonds and walnuts. In the mouth, its mineral notes and tension stand out. It is a linear wine with vibrant acidity and a dry, long and mineral finishVinification:
- 100% whole cluster pressed, 24 hrs cold settling, barrel fermented with native yeasts.
- 10 months in French barrels. 10% new (400L).
- Harvest dates: April 1st to 13th
- Production: 15.240 bottles
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Chardonnay 2019
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2019
A year with a cold spring and a warm summer surprised us with its combination of potency, freshness, and intensity. Spring rains and cold weather resulted in a late bud break and flowering, and the yield was affected by October frosts. The conditions changed abruptly in January, however, and the hot, dry summer enabled the grapes to continue ripening for harvest during the first two weeks of April, resulting in a wine with excellent concentration and fruit intensity. Bright greenish-yellow in color. The nose is intense with aromas of nuts and fruity notes recalling passion fruit, white peaches, and pears, along with a sweet touch of honey and quince. Mineral notes and tension stand out on the palate. A wine with vibrant acidity and a long finish.Vinification:
- Hand harvested
- 100% pressed whole bunch
- 100% wild fermentation in French oak.
- 11 months aging in barrels. 16% in new French oak. 25% in 400 liter barrels
- Harvest date: April 10 to 14.
- Production: 5.950 bottles
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Vino de Viñedo
Pinot Noir 2019
D.O. Traiguén
Vintage 2019
A year with a cold spring and a warm summer surprised us with its combination of potency, freshness, and intensity. Spring rains and cold weather resulted in a late bud break and flowering, and the yield was affected by October frosts. The conditions changed abruptly in January, however, and the hot, dry summer enabled the grapes to continue ripening for harvest during the first two weeks of April, resulting in a wine with excellent concentration and fruit intensity. Violet-red in color and very intense on the nose, with aromas of cherries, raspberries, blueberries, roses, hibiscus, and violets. The palate is fresh and long, with juicy acidity and subtle spice notes. A wine with fine, silky tannins, vibrant freshness, and tremendous fruit intensity.Vinification:
- 100% hand harvested
- 100% wild fermentation and 7% whole cluster
- Aged for 11 months in French barrels. 18% new 300 lts barrels
- Harvest date: 5th to 12th of April
- Production: 9.960 bottles
Tasting Notes
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Francisco Baettig
francisco@vinosbaettig.cl
Carlos de Carlos
carlos@vinosbaettig.cl
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