Central Valley

Central Valley

The Central Valley occupies the middle latitudes of Chile and is at the very heart of its wine industry.

Stretching for over a hundred miles south from Santiago, sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, it is divided into the four sub-regions of the Maipo, Rapel, Curicó and Maule Valleys.

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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Vibrant and zesty, this is a fresh and lively wine with sumptuous fresh fruit character. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Vibrant and zesty, this is a fresh and lively wine with sumptuous fresh fruit character. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Aromas of black plum, blackberry, blueberry and maraschino cherry characterize this wine. The palate is fruity, with juicy and soft tannins. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Aromas of black plum, blackberry, blueberry and maraschino cherry characterize this wine. The palate is fruity, with juicy and soft tannins. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central
    • Colchagua Valley
    Fruity notes reminiscent of quince, pear and apricot as well as an intense presence of mandarin and orange zest nuanced with aromas of beeswax and a p... Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central
    • Colchagua Valley
    Fruity notes reminiscent of quince, pear and apricot as well as an intense presence of mandarin and orange zest nuanced with aromas of beeswax and a p... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    • Colchagua
    Pater is the flagship wine from the Luis Felipe Edwards portfolio and the 2015 vintage has received stunning recognition from the top wine critics. We... Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    • Colchagua
    Pater is the flagship wine from the Luis Felipe Edwards portfolio and the 2015 vintage has received stunning recognition from the top wine critics. We... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Colchagua Coast
    This Gran Reserva Merlot offers rich flavours of dark fruit, plum, and cherry, balanced with soft tannins, subtle oak, and a smooth, lingering finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Colchagua Coast
    This Gran Reserva Merlot offers rich flavours of dark fruit, plum, and cherry, balanced with soft tannins, subtle oak, and a smooth, lingering finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Packed with strawberry flavour, this is an excellent rosé from Chile and priced to suit all budgets, ideal for the summer BBQ season. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Packed with strawberry flavour, this is an excellent rosé from Chile and priced to suit all budgets, ideal for the summer BBQ season. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    An easy and moreish well balanced Cabernet with good fruit and long finish. Smooth, fruity and very likeable. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    An easy and moreish well balanced Cabernet with good fruit and long finish. Smooth, fruity and very likeable. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Half bottle of a deliciously crisp Chilean Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety.  Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Half bottle of a deliciously crisp Chilean Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety.  Read More
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    • 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
    • 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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    • 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
    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
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Quarter bottle of a deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc expressing a vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety.  Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Quarter bottle of a deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc expressing a vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety.  Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    An excellent Merlot with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and a plummy fruit character. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    An excellent Merlot with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and a plummy fruit character. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central
    • Colchagua Valley
    Pale yellow green in colour with complex, fresh and fruity aromas. This wine displays notes of ripe exotic fruits with hints of apricots and pears. Ve... Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central
    • Colchagua Valley
    Pale yellow green in colour with complex, fresh and fruity aromas. This wine displays notes of ripe exotic fruits with hints of apricots and pears. Ve... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Bright plum aromas carry through to a palate that has bags of fruit flavour and a smooth finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Bright plum aromas carry through to a palate that has bags of fruit flavour and a smooth finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Good gooseberry fruit on the nose and through to the crisp dry palate. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Good gooseberry fruit on the nose and through to the crisp dry palate. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Fresh, ripe exotic fruit characters abound in this consistently high-quality wine from Chile. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Fresh, ripe exotic fruit characters abound in this consistently high-quality wine from Chile. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    A half bottle of a stunning scented Merlot with a full and pleasing length and depth of flavour. Loads of plummy fruit flavour are well complimented b... Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    A half bottle of a stunning scented Merlot with a full and pleasing length and depth of flavour. Loads of plummy fruit flavour are well complimented b... Read More
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    • 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
    • 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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    • 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
    • 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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    • 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
    • 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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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Characteristically floral and spicy, this wine is a perfect match for Asian food. The surrounding wild rosemary meadows of the Colchagua Valley enhanc... Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Characteristically floral and spicy, this wine is a perfect match for Asian food. The surrounding wild rosemary meadows of the Colchagua Valley enhanc... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    • Colchagua
    Dense and complex white offering expressive aromas of spiced pears, peaches, pineapples and honey. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    • Colchagua
    Dense and complex white offering expressive aromas of spiced pears, peaches, pineapples and honey. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Maule 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
    • Maule 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
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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Rich dark cherry and ripe plum flavours on the nose. Smooth, soft and delicious. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Rich dark cherry and ripe plum flavours on the nose. Smooth, soft and delicious. Read More
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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.

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