Greetings from Leyda

Tell us the story of the winery.

Viña Leyda is a pioneer in the development of cool coastal vineyards in Chile (first to plant in the Leyda Valley in 1998), creating a new wine region (DO approved in 2002). Today Viña Leyda has 3 vineyards in the Valley (between 4 and 12 km from the Pacific Ocean) with a total of 190 hectares (104 Pinot Noir and 48 Sauvignon Blanc).The name and logo of Viña Leyda comes from an old train station, whose building was destroyed by a fire in 1983.

What's your nickname when you're at work?

Lali.

What's your winemaking philosophy?

Winemaking is a natural process, so the less human intervention, the better. Wines should reflect the grape variety and place of origin.

What's your favourite cocktail?

Gin and tonic.

Tell us about your most memorable food and wine moment.

My 30 birthday, i was living in Bordeaux and my now husband organized me a surprise dinner party at a Michelin star restaurant and all our friends brought as a gift wines from the year i was born.

You’re a castaway and you can only take three wines, one book and two luxury items with you - what are these and why?

Three Wines 

Leyda Lot 4 Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Single Vineyard Las Brisas Pinot Noir, Leyda Single Vineyard Canelo Syrah.

One Book 

Complete works of Jorge Luis Borges.

Two Luxury Items

iPad + solar charger.

If you weren't working in wine, what would your 'Plan B' be?

Tango dancer

You can cook for three guests (living or dead): who are they, and what would you cook them? Also give us a run-down of what you'll be drinking.

Gustavo Cerati, Salvador Dali, Leonardo Da Vinci. Oysters + Ceviche with Leyda 4 Sauvignon Blanc. Dessert: damp chocolate cake, with dulce de leche and merengue, with Leyda sparkling.