Where is the wine region in Chile?

Where is the wine region in Chile?

Situated about 45 minutes west of Santiago, the Casablanca Valley is Chile’s preeminent cool-climate wine region. It’s here where you can literally breathe in the smells of Sauvignon Blanc and the Pacific Ocean. Another 30 minutes westward from Casablanca and you’re in Valparaíso, historically Chile’s main port city.

Why is Chilean wine famous?

It is known for producing table grapes and other fruits, as well as Pisco, Chile’s most popular liquor. But it is also notable for being the most commercially viable wine-producing region of northern Chile.

What red wine is from Chile?

In the 1980s and 1990s, Chilean reds were dominated by Carmenère – incorrectly labelled as Merlot much of the time – but Syrah has since rightly become Chile’s premium red grape, thriving in the country’s coastal regions, and delivering beautiful, elegant reds studded with pepper, black fruit and spice.

Is red wine good in Chile?

For some wine drinkers, Chile is the go-to country for great-value wines that won’t break the bank. Today, Syrah has rightly become Chile’s premium red grape, thriving in the country’s coastal regions, and delivering beautiful, elegant reds studded with pepper, black fruit and spice.

When did Chilean wine become popular?

By the late 19th century, the Chilean wine industry had become especially successful, but not because the winemakers were particularly skilled or because the wine was very good.

Are Chilean wines organic?

Although the lack of water can be challenging for winemakers, Chile’s dry climate makes it a natural hub for organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wine production.

Is wine from Chile good?

Chile produces good, aromatic whites as well. In addition to the new sauvignon blancs from Huasco in Atacama, there are piercing sauvignon blancs that smell of white currants, lemon sorbet and the gooseberries grown in the cooler regions close to the coast – look for wines marked ‘costa’ (coastal) to find one.

What is the history of Valdivieso?

Valdivieso is the first company to produce sparkling wine in Chile and South America. Its history dates back to 1879 when Don Alberto Valdivieso founded Champagne Valdivieso. Since then, Valdivieso has established itself as the leader of sparkling wines in the domestic and South American market.

What are the best wines from Valdivieso winery?

The wines included Valdivieso’s Single Vineyard Wild Fermented Chardonnay 2013 and several red blends, ‘Eclat 2010, Caballo Loco N° 16, and Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta 2013. I enjoyed each of these wines. However, my personal favorite was Caballo Loco N° 16, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, and Carmenere.

What do you think about the 2014 Central Valley – Chile wine?

Wine-Searcher is not responsible for omissions and inaccuracies. The 2014 vintage was awarded Bronze from the Japan Wine Challenge. This Central Valley – Chile wine has received good scores from various critics. This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Interest in this wine has been less conspicuous during the year.

Why is Chilean wine so cheap?

Chile initially gained a reputation for producing low-cost, bargain wines with relative ease due to its ideal growing conditions and almost perfect isolation with its natural borders, the Pacific Ocean on the west and broad range of the Andes Mountains on the east, essentially shielding it from pests and diseases such as the notorious Phylloxera.