Central Valley, Chile as a Wine Region
Country: Chile
Chile as a Wine Country
Capital: Santiago
Currency: Chilean Peso
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Photo of the sun break following morning fog over the vineyards of Veramonte Winery (located in the Casablanca Valley) Long and thin, Chile has a lot of land north to south. The wine region here is a series of districts based near Santiago. The vineyards are protected by the Pacific on the west and the Andes mountains on the east. This could help explain why the climate changes more from east to west than north to south – also why the country has remained phylloxera free. Quite a few wineries in Chile were founded by large French wine companies. Seeing the potential of the country, vineyards were bought and planted by these French folks and the results tell of a smart investment. Some of these wineries include: Los Vascos, Casa Lapostolle and Cousino Macul. And while the inspiration may have been French, but the wines here are quite Chilean. Notable Facts The main regions of Chile include Maipo (pronounced MY-poh), known for reds like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere; Casablanca Valley, a region producing delicious Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other whites & some reds; Colchaugua, an inland district creating amazing red wines from Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly in the Apalta sub-region; and Rapel Valley, settled right under Maipo and producing the same red varietals. A couple of smaller regions to watch include Limari and Elqui, two valleys further north, producing some delicious cool-climate Chardonnay and Bio Bio, an area further south, which is also focused on cool-climate varieties. Chilean wines are growing in exports and more consumers are enjoying the delicious values coming from the country. Red wines of the region, though they cannot be generalized, make the whole gamut of wine quality – quaffable to collectible. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Carmenere are the main players, though Syrah is also making a splash. Some of the best reds are blends of the above varieties. As for whites, Sauvignon Blanc is typically crisp, herbal and racy, while Chardonnay is richer in style with full-bodied texture and tropical fruit flavors.
Wineries in Central Valley
| Winery |
|---|
| Antares Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Viña Caliterra Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Errazuriz Estate Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Mont Gras Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Viña Santa Carolina Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Paul Boutinot Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Viñedos Terranoble Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Turner Road Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Valdivieso Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Valle Andino Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Viña Siegel Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Ventisquero Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Vistamar Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| William Cole Vineyards Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Viña Echeverría Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Botalcura Winery Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Terra Andina Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Santa Cecilia Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Casa Rivas Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Terra Viva Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Viña Perez Cruz Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| Lindemans Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| GEO Wines Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
| The Winery Winery in Central Valley, Chile |
Wines from Central Valley Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| Casillero del Diablo Shiraz Rosé 2008 Central Valley A vibrant rosé from a well-respected Chilean producer. The Shiraz grapes provide so.. | 7.00 |
| Neblina Merlot Rosé 2008 Central Valley The Central Valley's climate is generally Mediterranean with warm, dry summers. Rainfall, .. | 4.49 |
| Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Noir 2008 Marlborough Sourced from three excellent Pinot Noir grape growing sites in Marlborough's central valle.. | 12.49 |
| Vistasur Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Central Valley This is a fabulous fruit-driven Chilean Sauvignon with pungently attractive aromas of goos.. | 5.99 |
| Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2008 Central Valley From the 'Pinot friendly' terroir of the Chimbarungo region of the Rapel Valley comes this.. | 7.49 |
| Neblina Merlot 2008 Central Valley On the nose rich notes of plums and blackberries are lifted by traces of chocolate and moc.. | 4.49 |
| Neblina Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Central Valley Youthful, lively and fresh, this Sauvignon Blanc has herbal tropical notes on the nose, fo.. | 4.49 |
| Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Central Valley Flaxen gold in colour showing notes of elderflower and ripe citrus fruits. Elegant and wel.. | 7.00 |
| Casillero del Diablo Carmènere 2007 Central Valley A hugely characterful wine distinguished by its intense flavours, a selection of plums, bl.. | 7.00 |
| Casillero del Diablo Shiraz 2007 Central Valley A full-flavoured Shiraz delivering aromas of blackberries, chocolate, pepper and vanilla o.. | 7.00 |
| Neblina Chardonnay 2008 Central Valley A welcome addition to our Neblina range, this Chardonnay from Chile's central valley i.. | 5.00 |
| Adobe Merlot 2008 Central Valley A dynamic Merlot, produced in the spirit of the 'Vinedos Organicos Emiliana', an innovativ.. | 6.49 |
| Friday Night Whites 3 Alta Mira Sauvignon Blanc 2008: A fresh, dry Sauvignon Blanc from the Central Valley in.. | 54.00 |
| Neblina Cabernet Sauvignon 2009/2010, Central Valley Another great offering from the Neblina clan. With rich dark fruit on the nose and palate .. | 4.49 |
| Neblina Carmenere 2009, Central Valley With plenty of red fruit such as stewed plum and damsons, this is a soft, sweet wine that .. | 4.49 |
| Valdivieso Reserva Merlot 2008, Central Valley Merlot is one of Chile's great success stories, and this wine is a perfect example of why... | 8.99 |
| Santa Rita 120 Viognier 2009, Maipo Valley Sourced from a number of vineyard sites across Chile's Central Valley. Free-run juice and .. | 5.49 |
| Santa Rita 120 Carmenere 2009, Rapel Valley Santa Rita's 120 range has been named in tribute to 120 freedom fighters who sheltered at .. | 5.49 |
| 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cecilia, Central Valley Chile's Central Valley lies just to the south of the capital, Santiago and spreads out alo.. | 5.50 |
| 2009 Chardonnay, Santa Cecilia, Central Valley Chile's Central Valley lies just to the south of the capital, Santiago and spreads out alo.. | 5.50 |
Subregions in Central Valley
| Region |
|---|
| Pirque |
| Molina |
| Maule Valley |
| Lontué Valley |
| Puente Alto |
| Rengo |
| Claro Valley |
Hotels in Chile
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Versalles Suites Exclusive building with 17 floors, 45 apartments, 3 per floor, with one and two bedroom.. | 74.00 |
| Hosteria de la Colina Hosteria de la Colina is located in the Lakes District of Chile, 500 miles south of San.. | 38.00 |
| Robinson Crusoe Inn & Ski Lodge Robinson Crusoe Inn is Valparaisos newest exclusive boutique hotel. On a hillside, over.. | 87.00 |
| Hotel Alcazar Hotel 2 stars, new,only rooms with private bathroom, central heating, tv. cable, Americ.. | 34.00 |
