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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate |
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Elevation |
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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 |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Planted in the warmer vineyards
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
Slow ripening |
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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 |
Pinot Noir Wine |
Red fruit flavors and somteimes herbal notes. Usually expensive.
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young. |
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Still Red |
Syrah (Shiraz) Wine |
Well structured with peppery aromas. Similar to the Syrah's of Northern Rhone
Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
Citrus (lemon) and stone fruit (peach). Some oak. |
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Still White |
Sauvignon Blanc Wine |
Can produce good quality wines. High acidity and intense fruity flavors. |
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