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Trade and other receivables (Details Textual) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Trade and other non-current receivables | $ 3,330,606 | $ 3,563,797
Percentage of entity's revenue | 28.10% | 27.10%
Country of domicile [member] | Credit Risk [Member] |  |
Credit Insurance Coverage Rate | 90.00% |
Foreign countries [member] | Credit Risk [Member] |  |
Credit Insurance Coverage Rate | 99.00% |
Compañía Pisquera de Chile S.A. [Member] |  |
Trade and other non-current receivables | $ 2,411,833 | $ 2,898,277
Proportion Of Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Sold | 49.00% |

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