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- Chile
- Central Valley
A fascinating wine which is harvested from 5 metre tall vines of the lesser used Pais grape variety. Ripe cherry and strawberry notes with hints of sp... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A fascinating wine which is harvested from 5 metre tall vines of the lesser used Pais grape variety. Ripe cherry and strawberry notes with hints of sp... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
This is a complex and serious wine. The nose shows dark fruits, a mixture of spices and some leather. Firm tannins support flavours of bitter chocolat... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
This is a complex and serious wine. The nose shows dark fruits, a mixture of spices and some leather. Firm tannins support flavours of bitter chocolat... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
Loads of strawberries, an excellent rosé from Chile and priced to suit all budgets, ideal for the summer BBQ season. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
Loads of strawberries, an excellent rosé from Chile and priced to suit all budgets, ideal for the summer BBQ season. Read More -
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- Chile
Pale yellow green in colour with complex, fresh and fruity aromas this wine displays ripe exotic fruits with hints of apricot, ripe pears. Very fruity... Read More- Origin
- Chile
Pale yellow green in colour with complex, fresh and fruity aromas this wine displays ripe exotic fruits with hints of apricot, ripe pears. Very fruity... Read More -
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- Chile
Intense, lively nose of stone fruits, hint of passion fruit and minerals. Excellent mouthfeel, really refreshing with underlying citrus and added trop... Read More- Origin
- Chile
Intense, lively nose of stone fruits, hint of passion fruit and minerals. Excellent mouthfeel, really refreshing with underlying citrus and added trop... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
A beautifully characterful aromatic white from the Cental Valley in Chile. Displaying crisp, juicy fruit notes on the palate with good length. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A beautifully characterful aromatic white from the Cental Valley in Chile. Displaying crisp, juicy fruit notes on the palate with good length. Read More -
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- Chile
Complex, fruity and spicy on the nose, with black pepper and cherries & a subtle note of tobacco. It has a complex elegant fruity palate full of plums... Read More- Origin
- Chile
Complex, fruity and spicy on the nose, with black pepper and cherries & a subtle note of tobacco. It has a complex elegant fruity palate full of plums... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
A stunning scented Merlot with a full and pleasing length and depth of flavour. Loads of plummy fruit flavour are well complimented by soft tannin and... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A stunning scented Merlot with a full and pleasing length and depth of flavour. Loads of plummy fruit flavour are well complimented by soft tannin and... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
A light body disguises lovely cherry flavour in the mouth. American oak aging gives a subtle, underlying vanilla influence and depth of flavour. Great... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A light body disguises lovely cherry flavour in the mouth. American oak aging gives a subtle, underlying vanilla influence and depth of flavour. Great... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
Full and round, this dry red wine has a strong, spicy character with generous flavours of cassis and red cherries on the palate. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
Full and round, this dry red wine has a strong, spicy character with generous flavours of cassis and red cherries on the palate. Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
A wonderful ruby red colour with aromas of plums and cherries with subtle hints of spice, chocolate and coffee. Soft and well rounded on the palate wi... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A wonderful ruby red colour with aromas of plums and cherries with subtle hints of spice, chocolate and coffee. Soft and well rounded on the palate wi... Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
Soft, pale straw in colour; this wine has an intensely floral nose with hints of ripe peach. Full and rounded on the palate ending with a long honey-l... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
Soft, pale straw in colour; this wine has an intensely floral nose with hints of ripe peach. Full and rounded on the palate ending with a long honey-l... Read More -
- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More -
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- Chile
- Central Valley
A pure unoaked Chardonnay from Chile. A medium-bodied wine with aromas of citrus fruit, caramel and hints of florality. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A pure unoaked Chardonnay from Chile. A medium-bodied wine with aromas of citrus fruit, caramel and hints of florality. Read More -
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- Chile
- Colchagua Valley
A wine with firm structure, plenty of body and black fruit flavours. The variety has benefited hugely from advances in wine making techniques, as it i... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Colchagua Valley
A wine with firm structure, plenty of body and black fruit flavours. The variety has benefited hugely from advances in wine making techniques, as it i... Read More -
- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More -
- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A stunning scented Merlot with a full and pleasing length and depth of flavour. Loads of plummy fruit flavours are well complimented by soft tannin an... Read More- Origin
- Chile
- Central Valley
A stunning scented Merlot with a full and pleasing length and depth of flavour. Loads of plummy fruit flavours are well complimented by soft tannin an... Read More
Between them, these four valleys produce most of Chile's fine wine and, owing to low domestic consumption, about three-quarters of this finds its way onto the export market.
Styles of Wine
For nigh on 20 years Chile, and especially the Central Valley, has provided good everyday wine at a reasonable price and the UK and USA have welcomed it with open arms and tingling tastebuds. This remains the case to this day, but in recent years the Maipo and Rapel Valleys in particular have taken a step up in quality. The red wines are highly regarded, though the whites are often excellent too.
Key Vines
Old World favourites abound, especially those from Bordeaux, for Chile as a nation was strongly influenced by France in the nineteenth century. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most successful and popular vine and is joined by Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Semillon. Torrontés, more often associated with Argentina, also has a presence and so does Zinfandel. País is a locally popular grape of no great merit that remains widespread in the Maule Valley.
Carmenère is a nationally and regionally important vine. Once thought to be Merlot, it was recently revealed as a quite distinct variety of grape. It is also a native of Bordeaux, but unlike Merlot has become virtually extinct in its homeland. Happily, it is thriving in its adopted Chile.
Climate and Conditions
Wedged between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, both of these immense natural features are vital to the vines of the Central Valley. Snowmelt from the former is diverted for irrigation and moist, cool winds from the latter help nurture the grapes. Soil conditions vary from valley to valley, and even within them.
