CHILE
A WINEMAKER'S PARADISE
Natural conditions in Chile are perfect for growing grapes:
- Constant water supply from the melted snow of the Andes
- Lack of vine pests and diseases
- Ocean currents from Antarctica bring cool air to the vineyards
- Dependably warm and dry summers
- Today, approximately 70% of Chilean wine is exported
- Chile’s most important red wine variety by far is Cabernet Sauvignon, which accounts for more than a third of all vines planted.
- Chile’s red wines used to be plagued by unripe, green flavors. Today, improved vineyard practices are providing riper fruit that produce more exuberant wines.
- Chile is no longer just a producer of value-focused wine, today’s producers are quality-focused, and are developing strong commitments to organic and biodynamic agriculture. Move toward exploring unique landscapes for viticulture and abandoned old vine plantings.
Casa Silva - Colchagua
MORE TO KNOW:
- One of the elite producers of Carmenere Sustainability and energy efficiency certifications
- 100% family-owned company
- The most award-winning Chilean winery in the 21st century.
MORE TO KNOW:
- Today, approximately 70% of Chilean wine is exported
- Chile’s most important red wine variety by far is Cabernet Sauvignon, which accounts for more than a third of all vines planted.
- Chile’s red wines used to be plagued by unripe, green flavors. Today, improved vineyard practices are providing riper fruit that produce more exuberant wines.
- Chile is no longer just a producer of value-focused wine, today’s producers are quality-focused, and are developing strong commitments to organic and biodynamic agriculture. Move toward exploring unique landscapes for viticulture and abandoned old vine plantings.
- Pais
- Carignan – (Maule Valley) fresh, bright fruit, zesty acid, great BBQ wine
- Chile has been reinventing the Bordeaux blend
- Elqui and Limari – north, arid, vibrant wines
- Itata, Malleco and Bio Bio – south, volcanic soils
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