
Chilean Wine
Learn about Chilean wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Dramatic geographic and climatic changes from west to east make Chile an exciting frontier for wines of all styles. Chile’s entire western border is Pacific coastline, its center is composed of warm valleys and on its eastern border, are the soaring Andes Mountains.
Chile’s central valleys, sheltered by the costal ranges, and in some parts climbing the eastern slopes of the Andes, remain relatively warm and dry. The conditions are ideal for producing concentrated, full-bodied, aromatic reds rich in black and red fruits. The eponymous Aconcagua Valley—hot and dry—is home to intense red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.
The Maipo, Rapel, Curicó and Maule Valleys specialize in Cabernet and Bordeaux Blends as well as Carmenère, Chile’s unofficial signature grape.
Chilly breezes from the Antarctic Humboldt Current allow the coastal regions of Casablanca Valley and San Antonio Valley to focus on the cool climate loving varieties, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Chile’s Coquimbo region in the far north, containing the Elqui and Limari Valleys, historically focused solely on Pisco production. But here the minimal rainfall, intense sunlight and chilly ocean breezes allow success with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The up-and-coming southern regions of Bio Bio and Itata in the south make excellent Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Spanish settlers, Juan Jufre and Diego Garcia de Cáceres, most likely brought Vitis vinifera (Europe’s wine producing vine species) to the Central Valley of Chile sometime in the 1550s. One fun fact about Chile is that its natural geographical borders have allowed it to avoid phylloxera and as a result, vines are often planted on their own rootstock rather than grafted.
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Clos Apalta 2009Bordeaux Red Blends from Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile
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Lapostolle Merlot 2009Merlot from Chile
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Casa Silva Reserva Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile
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Chilensis Lazuli 2009Other Red Blends from Chile
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Terrunyo Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile
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Primus The Blend 2009Other Red Blends from Chile
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Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2009Merlot from Chile
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Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile
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TerraNoble La Higuera Reserva Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile
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Montes Alpha Series Merlot 2009Merlot from Chile
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Tabali Reserva Pinot Noir 2009Pinot Noir from Limari Valley, Chile
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Falernia Syrah Reserva 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Chile
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Ritual Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir 2009Pinot Noir from Chile
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Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
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Santa Ema Reserve Merlot 2009Merlot from Chile
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La Playa Axel Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile
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Errazuriz Single Vineyard Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile
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Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile
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Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada 2009Other Red Blends from Chile
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Terra Andina Reserva Pinot Noir 2009Pinot Noir from Chile
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Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
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Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
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Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
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Apaltagua Grial Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile
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Vina Perallilo Arenal Carmenere 2009Carmenere from Chile