THE MAN BEHIND THE WINE
For more than 20 years, the winemaker Enrique Tirado has been one of the most influential figures in Chilean winemaking thanks to his tireless work and dedication to Don Melchor. His passion and commitment have led
Don Melchor to be recognized as the first icon of Chilean wine, as well as being a benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon throughout the world, which once again demonstrates the excellence of this wine and its exceptional terroir. Since he assumed the general management of Viña Don Melchor in 2019, Enrique has led this important challenge from a deep commitment and experience in charge of Don Melchor and a great vision for the future.
“Don Melchor is for me the constant search for the best expression of each of the vines within the vineyard, in order to achieve in each harvest the beauty of the balance of the Puente Alto terroir. That is my true obsession. I use technology as a tool to achieve greater knowledge, but on this, observing and feeling each plant and wine, is what allows us to achieve the perfect balance in each harvest. “
Enrique Tirado
Technical Director & General Manager Don Melchor
Since Don Melchor’s founding in 1987, Enrique has worked hand in hand with the renowned French advisor Jacques Boissenot, a consultant to the most prestigious Châteaux de Bordeaux. It is his son, Eric Boissenot, who has now continued his father’s legacy and collaborates with Enrique in making Don Melchor wine.
As Technical Director and CEO, Enrique works to make Don Melchor a reference of excellence throughout the world, positioning him at the top of the wine industry. His passion for this land helps him make Don Melchor the best expression of the magnificent Chilean terroir of Puente Alto.