Viña Dagaz

Owners: Marco Puyo and Jaime Muñoz
Chief Winemaker: Marco Puyo
Website: dagazwines.com
Commercial Contact: mpuyo@dagazwines.com



History
DAGAZ is a Celtic rune symbolizing "the beginning of a new path," capturing the spirit of the winemaker and co-founder, Marco Puyo, when establishing this boutique winery in the Colchagua Valley.

In 1994, Marco Puyo began exploring the diverse terroirs of the Colchagua Valley, crafting wines for the large wineries where he worked. In 2005, searching among the most outstanding origins he had encountered, he discovered a unique terroir in Pumanque. The following year, he became a partner in the planting of a 39-hectare vineyard. From 2009, he started manually producing small quantities of wine, making only one or two barrels per year. For the first time, he had the opportunity to create a wine on a personal scale, reflecting the spirit of the place. Today, there is a record of bottles from each of those vintages.

In 2015, Marco Puyo founded Viña DAGAZ and launched its first wine in 2016, a red blend of four varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Carménère, and Syrah. In 2019, he was joined by Jaime Muñoz, an agronomist with 20 years of experience in the wine industry.

DAGAZ wines have gained significant recognition and captivate with their exceptional character and quality, placing them in a prominent position in the eyes of international critics.

Vineyards
Pumanque
Located in the Colchagua Coast Valley, 155 km southwest of Santiago in a straight line, and 34 km in a straight line from the Pacific Ocean. The vineyard is planted on hilly terrain with granitic soil. The climate is Mediterranean with a significant influence from the Pacific Ocean, with cool sea breezes prevailing during much of the day. The average maximum temperature during the summer season is 27°C, with a thermal difference of 20°C between day and night. Planted grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Carménère, and Syrah.

Guarilihue
Situated in the interior drylands of the Itata Valley, 400 km southwest of Santiago in a straight line, and 20 km in a straight line from the Pacific Ocean, at an altitude of 300 m above sea level. The vineyard is 40 years old and has granitic soil. The climate is temperate with coastal humidity, with pronounced rainfall during winter and part of spring. Precipitation reaches 1,330 mm annually, with a dry period of 4 months. Planted grape variety: Cinsault.

Wines from Dagaz