About Luxury Brands Viña Concha y Toro USA
Welcome to a carefully curated wine portfolio that combines Viña Concha y Toro’s explorative nature with its decades-long winemaking expertise, unique terroirs and sustainable roots. It unites the extraordinary history and global power of our acclaimed Chilean wines with our visionary and sustainable winegrowing in California, and world-renowned iconic Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. Vina Concha y Toro is currently the largest wine company in the world leading the B Corp movement.
Our commitment to excellence
B Corp certified
Every wine in the Luxury Brands portfolio falls under Viña Concha y Toro’s B Corp certification. This means we prioritize people and the planet at the same level as profits. We consider how every business decision we make will affect workers, customers, suppliers, our community, and the environment. As the largest B Corp winery in the world, we’ve joined a global movement to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, using business as a force for good.
What it means to be a B Corp
To achieve B Corp certification, companies must undergo the rigorous B Impact Assessment, which evaluates the social and environmental impact of a company. The assessment scores a company’s performance in the areas of governance, workers, community, environment and customers. Every three years, companies that achieve qualifying scores for B Corp certification must undergo subsequent assessments with increasingly higher standards to ensure continuous improvement and a deepening impact over time.
The People Behind the Craft
The winemakers behind the Luxury Brands collection are as distinct as each of their wines. Yet, they share a common thread: a near-obsession with seeking the intangible aspects of terroir in storied vineyards that span both hemispheres—then translating those site-specific characteristics through meticulous, handcrafted winemaking. Collectively, they’ve worked nearly 150 harvests. Pushing ever-forward to refine their craft and explore new terrain, our winemakers epitomize the artistry and passion of fine wine.
Enrique Tirado
For more than 20 years, Winemaker Enrique Tirado has carved a path as one of the most influential figures in Chilean winemaking, leading Don Melchor to new heights of excellence and prestige. His passion and commitment have propelled Don Melchor to the world stage, garnering recognition as the first Chilean icon wine and creating a reference for Cabernet Sauvignon worldwide. Enrique seamlessly blends seven distinct parcels from Don Melchor Vineyard to craft a singular expression of an unparalleled place, nestled beneath the majestic Andes Mountains.
Marcelo Papa
Among the world’s preeminent winemakers, Marcelo Papa brings a wealth of experience to Amelia and Marques de Casa Concha Heritage, including more than 25 harvests in Chile, Napa Valley and Bordeaux. His wines reflect a lifelong pursuit to uncover his country’s noble winegrowing roots. Named Chile’s 2019 Winemaker of the Year by venerable wine critic and Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, Marcelo is reimagining Chile’s approach to winegrowing by matching its prized terroirs with precisely the right grape varieties, elevating his site-specific wines to the world stage.
Sebastian Donoso
As lead winemaker for Bonterra Single Vineyard, Alea Fina and Sanctuary, Sebastian Donoso imbues his work with a passion for crafting terroir-driven wines, rooted in regenerative organic practices. Raised around vineyards in his native Chile, Sebastian traveled to Northern California to pursue his degree in Enology and Viticulture. Enamored with the region’s hillside vineyards, he stayed to hone his craft at organic wineries throughout Mendocino County. Sebastian’s approach in the cellar amplifies the nuances of specific blocks and the terroir that defines each.
Marcio Ramírez
At the vanguard of site-specific winegrowing in Chile, Marcio Ramírez is ushering in a terroir-driven winemaking renaissance that invites wine enthusiasts to rediscover New World terroirs. Marcio trained as a winemaker at the prestigious Universidad de Chile and has since built an impressive career spanning more than 25 years, prioritizing quality and a deep connection to the unique characteristics of each vineyard. A Carmenere expert, thanks to decades spent mastering the variety, Marcio consistently crafts wines for Terrunyo and Carmín de Peumo that earn coveted scores from top wine critics.
Germán Di Cesare
Germán Di Cesare’s earliest connection to winemaking can be traced to Argentina’s gaucho culture: the energy of riding horses, the sound of folk music, the spirit of gathering with friends and family for asado. Wine is central to the experience. That early passion propelled Germán to earn a degree in enology from the prestigious Universidad Don Bosco in Mendoza; he joined Bodega Trivento in 2003. As Chief Winemaker today, Germán personally crafts Eolo Malbec by hand to showcase the century-old vines of the unparalleled Eolo Vineyard in Luján de Cuyo.
Margaret Leonardi
Winemaker Margaret Leonardi joins Sebastian Donoso in the quest to reinterpret traditional varietals from classic vineyard sites in California’s most revered appellations. An avid home chef, Margaret grew up in a large family, immersed in rich food and wine traditions. Those early influences shaped her passion for seeking vineyards that amplify flavor, texture and aromatics in the glass. For her Sanctuary Pinot Noir, Margaret selects specific blocks on the iconic Bien Nacido Vineyard, to craft a nuanced expression of this cool-climate Santa Maria Valley site.
Matías Ríos
For two decades, Winemaker Matías Ríos has been instrumental in crafting world-class wines that balance elegance and restraint with superb varietal expression. A champion of sustainable farming, Matías has dedicated his career to seeking the best terroirs throughout Chile’s vast terrain. For Cono Sur 20 Barrels and Cono Sur Ocio, he blends Old World techniques with New world terroirs to craft singular wines that express their unmistakable origins. Elevated to Chief Winemaker in 2018, Matías was named to The Drinks Business’ prestigious 100 Master Winemakers list in 2020.