The history of Viña Galán begins at the beginning of the last century, when Manuel Galán Nilo, great-grandfather of the current fourth generation, arrived in the town of Molina—in the heart of the privileged Lontué Valley—to practice his profession as a doctor.
It was in 1914 when Manuel acquired the “Los Olivos” vineyard, marking the beginning of a family passion that has lasted for more than a hundred years: dedication to wine.
Decades later, his youngest son, Álvaro Galán Besoaín, continued cultivating this heritage, becoming a renowned wine broker in Chile. With vision and commitment, he passed on to his children his love for the land, a job well done, and the art of crafting wines with character.
In 1991, his eldest son, Álvaro Galán Díaz, acquired the current vineyard lands and founded Viña Galán, consolidating the project in 1998 with its first international export.
Today, with its fourth generation at the helm—Álvaro Galán Piazzano and Isidora Galán Piazzano, children of Álvaro Galán Díaz—Viña Galán specializes in producing high-end export wines, sharing with the world the richness of Chilean terroir and its authentic expression in every bottle. Its wines currently reach more than 20 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Vitivinícola Siete Tazas Ltda., the company’s corporate name, pays tribute to one of the Maule region’s most emblematic natural icons: the Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve. Within its boundaries, the Claro de Molina River has sculpted seven impressive waterfalls and their respective “cups,” natural wonders that reflect the beauty, power, and depth that also live in our wines.
To be recognized for the quality and consistency of our wines, a true reflection of a job well done and the unique character of the valley.
To produce wines of excellent quality that represent our origins and exceed the expectations of those who enjoy them, combining tradition, dedication, and respect for the land.
Alvaro Galán Besoaín 2nd Generation
Co-founder of Viña Galán and its centuries-old tradition
As a company and based on our mission, we understand sustainability holistically. Environmental friendliness, care for our crops, production processes, our corporate social responsibility, and human relationships with our employees are all part of a unified whole.
- Harvests carried out manually.
- Drip irrigation system
- Water dosing systems in production processes.
- Solid waste recycling: Pomace and stalks are delivered to companies producing wine-producing inputs.
Discover LA CAV’s report that explores the heart of Viña Galán: a family tradition of excellence and international expansion.
