AZUR is a milestone in Chile’s history of sparkling wine, because it is the first to be made in a cellar that dedicates itself exclusively to the Traditional Method production.
Partners Rafael Guilisasti and Stefano Rossi conceived this project inspired by the French tradition of the Champagne houses. They sought out to collaborate with Franco Ziliano, owner of Berlucchi, the renowned brand of Italian sparkling wine brand from the Franciacorta region, because of his knowledge of the techniques that this type of product requires.
In a second stage they delegated the execution of the project to three young professionals that have continued to develop it with their own input. They are Sofía Guilisasti, responsible for marketing and the brand’s image; Francisco Molina, in charge of the administrative and commercial area; and Carlo Franchini, enologist in charge of the technical area.
That’s how the First House that specializes in the Traditional Method was born in Chile, dedicated exclusively to the elaboration of premium sparkling wine.