San Antonio Valley

Region Hierarchy

Chile
- Acongagua Region DO
  - San Antonio Valley
    - Leyda Valley

Climate(s)

Warm Mediterranean

Elevation

Notes

Varied areas with varied soils. Lies between the coastal mountains and the Pacific, so is noticeable cooler with morning fogs and afternoon winds.
Chile notes: Generally a dry, sunny growing season. El Niño and La Niña have real effects on wine regions. Most of the regions are sandwiched between coastal mountains and the Andes and get cooling effects from both.
Costa: from the coastal areas
Entre Cordilleras: between the coastal mountains and Andes
Andes: from the foothills

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape	Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red	Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Widely planted Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Pinot Noir Wine	Red berry fruit flavors and herbal notes Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red	Syrah (Shiraz) Wine	Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White	Chardonnay Wine
Still White	Sauvignon Blanc Wine	Well regarded. High acidity and intense fruity flavors.