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1855

The origin in Colonia Estrella

As a result of Italian immigration, the "chacras del pueblo del Carmelo" region began to be settled, bringing with it faith, a culture of work, and the tradition of viticulture.

Oldest preserved photograph of the family with other emigrants.

1869

Founding of St. Roch's Chapel

The Chapel of San Roque is built, a symbol of faith for the settlers that would eventually give its name to the Almacén de la Capilla (Chapel Store). This site becomes the social and spiritual epicenter of the Colonia Estrella community.

The chapel in the early years of the 20th century.

1870

The first Criolla grapevines

Don Angel Cordano, from Genoa, planted the first vines of the Criolla variety. Some of these original plants are now over 120 years old and are still preserved in a trellis at the current winery.

Oldest plant preserved to this day.

1896

The Vidiella Bet

500 Vidiella (Folle Noire) cuttings are acquired. Although Don Angel passes away before seeing them grow, his sons Antonio and Juan (2nd Generation) commit to planting and caring for them, continuing his legacy.

Portrait of Antonio Cordano (2nd Generation), founder of the store.

1909

Warehouse and Commercialization

With the incorporation of varieties like Nebbiolo, a period of strong production and commercial expansion begins. The family establishes the Chapel Warehouse, becoming a landmark for the sale of homemade wines and other local products for the community.

Original poster designed by a local artist around 1920. Basis for the subsequent stylization of the current logo.

1936

The Cooperative Spirit

Antonio and Juan Cordano (2nd Generation), along with their sons Angel and Antonio Cordano (3rd Generation) and other pioneers in the area, founded the "El Curupí" cooperative winery, strengthening Carmelo's wine industry until the mid-20th century.

Old cooperative ledger on display at the Store.

1974

Renovation and Quality

After the cooperative was dissolved, Francisco Cordano (4th Generation) took over the winery, committing to high-quality winemaking grapes (Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet) and modern technology for a capacity of 250,000 liters.

Label redesigned by F. Cordano in 1975.

2012

Tourism and Heritage Transformation

Ana Paula Cordano (5th generation), in charge of the winery, recovers and reopens the historic general store, integrating production with an ecotourism proposal. This change allowed the public, in addition to enjoying the wines, to experience the history of the place, consolidating the Cordano family as a benchmark of Carmelite wine heritage.

Article published in 2015 by "The New York Times," which opened doors to an international audience.

2024

Sustainable certification

The family receives recognition for sustainable winemaking. This milestone reaffirms their commitment to protecting the soil and natural resources for future generations.

Seal present on our bottles that indicates this achievement.

Today

Our essence projected into the future.

We uphold the culture of hard work and respect for the land that has defined us from the beginning. Today, our commitment is to continuous improvement and enological excellence, crafting wines that faithfully reflect and honor our origin. We are dedicated to permanent quality and hospitality as the pillars for our story to continue growing alongside every visitor we receive.