Colectivo Mutante

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Country of Origin: Chile
Location: Limari Valley
People: Cedric Nicolle & Diego Edwards, Owners & Winemakers

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Colectivo Mutante was founded in 2016 by Santiago-based importer Diego Edwards and his close friend, French vigneron Cedric Nicolle. United by a desire to challenge expectations, the pair set out to explore new expressions of familiar grapes—starting with Pedro Ximénez.

Rather than following the grape’s traditional role in fortified or sweet styles, Diego and Cedric focused on crafting dry, still Pedro Ximénez. Their search led them north to the Limarí Valley, where desert conditions, calcareous soils, and a strong coastal influence combine to preserve freshness and aromatic clarity. Partnering with a local grower whose fruit is typically destined for pisco production, they identified a singular one-hectare parcel with exceptional potential for table wine.

Planted in 1999 and trained in pergola, the vineyard benefits from limestone-rich soils and cool Pacific breezes—ideal conditions for maintaining tension, acidity, and precision in the finished wines.

Since its inaugural 2016 vintage, Colectivo Mutante has remained intentionally small, producing just over 500 cases annually. The project reflects a thoughtful, experimental spirit and the confidence to rethink what Chilean Pedro Ximénez can be.