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Contingencies and Commitments (Details1) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Disclosure of commitments and contingent [Line Items] |  |
Purchase and supply agreements | $ 537,570,468 |
Purchase and contract related to wine and grape |  | $ 30,411,177
Within 1 year |  |
Disclosure of commitments and contingent [Line Items] |  |
Purchase and supply agreements | 161,359,622 |
Purchase and contract related to wine and grape |  | 15,331,741
Between 1 and 5 years |  |
Disclosure of commitments and contingent [Line Items] |  |
Purchase and supply agreements | 339,156,393 |
Purchase and contract related to wine and grape |  | 14,983,613
Over 5 years |  |
Disclosure of commitments and contingent [Line Items] |  |
Purchase and supply agreements | $ 37,054,453 |
Purchase and contract related to wine and grape |  | $ 95,823

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