José Guilisasti
Founder, Viña Emiliana
At the end of the 1990s, Rafael and José Guilisasti were very visionary in perceiving that the market was beginning to change, and global consumers were beginning to consciously choose the products they were consuming, not just in terms of their health, but also due to its environmental and social effects.
Together with visionary winemaker Álvaro Espinoza, they began converting a conventional Chilean winery into a 100% organic and biodynamic winery, with the firm objective of creating wines of the highest quality while respecting people and the environment.
After more than 2 decades, what began as a dream is today a full portfolio of products, with recognitions both domestic and international, that meet the needs of today’s consumer.
Focused on the elaboration of quality organic wines, during the last decade Emiliana has become one of the most relevant organic and biodynamic wineries in the world. Today, we are present in the most important winemaking valleys in Chile, reflecting the harmony between the highest quality wines and respect for the environment and people.
Emiliana begins developing our organic and biodynamic agriculture in the Emiliana fields.
The first winery in Chile and seventh in the world to obtain the ISO 14001 certification (environmental management).
The grapes and our organic production systems are certified by IMO Switzerland.
The first organic wines are launched on the market (Coyam & Novas).
Coyam 2001 (the first vintage) receives the Best in Show and Best Blend in the 1st Annual Wines of Chile Awards.
Gê 2003 is the first wine in Chile and Latin America to obtain the biodynamic certification from Demeter, Germany.
IMO certifies Emiliana’s social responsibility, including favorable labor conditions and as a Fair for Life company.
Emiliana celebrates our 10 years of organic agriculture.
Gê, Coyam, and the Los Robles estate are certified carbon neutral by TÜV SÜD from Germany.
Coyam is the second wine in Chile to be certified biodynamic.
Emiliana certifies our practices as Fair Trade (FLO).
Emiliana is chosen as “Green Winery of the Year” by the English magazine The Drinks Business.
The winery is certified under the Sustainability Code of Wines of Chile.
Emiliana obtains the CarbonZero certification.
Emiliana is chosen as Winery of the Year by Wines of Chile.
20th anniversary of Organic Agriculture.
Emiliana enters the list of Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands for 2018 according to Drinks International.
Emiliana obtains vegan certification (Vegan Society) that accredits our organic and biodynamic wines use products not derived from animals.
Emiliana acquires a new estate in Maule Valley and continue growing.
Ge 2018, chosen as Chile’s Nº1 wine in the annual Top 100 Wines of Chile 2021 by James Suckling.
Emiliana reaches one million case of organic wine sold worldwide.
Emiliana launches 57 Rocas Carmenere, its third high-end wine that stems from Los Robles Estate.
25 years of organic agriculture
ROC® Certification
