The Cinti Valley/ Valle de Cinti is the cradle of wine & Singani production in Bolivia and is one of the first official wine-producing DOP (Denominación de Origen Protegida) in Bolivia, with strict regulations on production to ensure quality.

The vineyards were planted almost 500 years ago by the first religious missions of Jesuits, and the grape varieties grown today are derived from those originally brought to the New World during the Spanish Empire, such as Moscatel de Alejandría, Misionera (Negra Criolla) and Vischoqueña.

The vines are grown on ungrafted rootstocks and selected vines are trained according to the traditional colonial style, around Molle (Bolivian peppertree) and Chanar trees which provide shade and support. The Spanish colonialists were attracted by the beauty of the valley from nearby Potosi- then one of the richest towns in the world due to silver mining – and built beautiful haciendas or estates along the valley.

The valley is a natural wonder, with most dramatic scenery. Vineyards nestle alongside the river below towering rust-colored peaks of similar geographical formation to the Colorado Rockies – which give the valley a unique macro and micro-climate.

Amongst the highest vineyards in the world at between 2,200 and 3600 m above sea level, the grapes grown in the valley benefit from a unique mix of altitude, sunlight, the ideal temperature mix of warm days with cold nights, a semi-arid climate, and a sandy, loamy soil. Elegance and finesse are the hallmarks of this exceptional terroir, whose unique combination delivers wines and spirits with truly unique aromas flavors.