Meet the Producer: Las Doscientas

Las Doscientas means “The 200” in Spanish.  It represents the 200 plots of farm land that were joined together to make the current Las Doscientas estate where they currently grow their olives.

Las Doscientas was founded in 2001 by Chilean entrepreneur Juan Fernando Waidele who decided to dedicate himself to the noble products tied to the history of humankind: olive oil and wine. 

The Las Doscientas and El Cerrito estates are located 250 kilometers south of Santiago in the Maule Valley which is known as Chile's premier agricultural region.  The estate is west of Talca toward the coast and close to the old town of Pencahue.   The estate is in a sub-valley between the Andes and Coastal Mountains ranges, which generates great diversity of climates and soils that is perfect for growing olives.  Over 300 hectares are planted with Arbequina, Picual, Leccino, Frantoio, and Coratina olives.  State-of-the-art technology, fertile lands, and passionate people committed to their work ensure excellent results.