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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Warm; no ocean influences. On the south end of Central Valley. Fertile soils produce high-volume, inexpensive wines
Central Valley DO notes: Warm and dry. At altitude, but flat. A large north-south valley south of Santiago. Produces the majority of inexpensive Chilean wines
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 |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Chile notes: Widely grown in Chile
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Red Blend Wine |
Wine notes: A blend of various red grapes |
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Still White |
White Blend Wine |
Wine notes: A blend of various white grapes |
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