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November 18, 2012
Choapa Valley

The Choapa Valley, though small, with only 96 hectares under vine, is a wine region that’s gaining in notoriety.

The Choapa Valley, though small with only 96 hectares under vine, is a wine region that’s gaining in notoriety.

This northern area is in the narrowest part of Chile where the Andes meet the coastal range. The valley itself is further divided into two areas: Illapel and Salamanca which are known for their rocky soils with a base of clay, silt, and chalk.

October 27, 2012
Malleco & Bío Bío Valleys

Over the past twenty years, Chilean wineries and winemakers have been discovering new and interesting terroir and microclimates. Among these areas are the two of the most Southern-reaching areas of Chile, the Malleco and Bío Bío Valleys.

Over the past twenty years, Chilean wineries and winemakers have been discovering new and interesting terroir and microclimates. Among these areas are the two of the most Southern-reaching areas of Chile, the Malleco and Bío Bío Valleys.

September 25, 2012
Itata & Curico Valleys

The Itata and Curico Valleys are, in general, two of the lesser-known valleys of the country, but it is within these areas that one will find some of the greatest history and diversity.

The Itata and Curico Valleys are, in general, two of the lesser-known valleys of the country, but it is within these areas that one will find some of the greatest history and diversity.

August 27, 2012
Aconcagua Valley

Aconcagua, though small, is well-recognized as one of Chile’s premier regions for wine-growing with a prominent past helping to set the wines of Chile on the map.

To the north of Santiago is the Aconcagua Valley, a small winegrowing area of just 1,098 hectares best-known for its production of red wines. In fact, Aconcagua has earned international prestige as one of Chile’s highest regarded wines.

August 2, 2012
Elqui & Limari Valleys

Reaching far to the north of Chile are the Limari and Elqui Valleys whose climate, despite being so close to the equator, are classified as cool climate growing areas.

Reaching far to the north of Chile are the Limari and Elqui Valleys whose climate, despite being so close to the equator, are classified as cool climate growing areas.

June 26, 2012
Maule Valley

Maule is Chile’s largest winegrowing region, with over 31 thousand hectares under vine, and is also one of country’s oldest and most diverse valleys.

Maule is Chile’s largest winegrowing region, with over 31 thousand hectares under vine, and is also one of country’s oldest and most diverse valleys.

May 15, 2012
San Antonio/Leyda Valley

The area of San Antonio was once primarily a shipping port known for its seafood, not produce, but in recent years, the valley has made itself known as one of Chile’s most expressive cool climate wine regions.

The area of San Antonio was once primarily a shipping port known for its seafood, not produce, but in recent years, the valley has made itself known as one of Chile’s most expressive cool climate wine regions.

May 6, 2012
Wines of Chile~Worthy and Well Priced

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May 1, 2012
Almaviva Winery~Chile's Gold Standard

Almaviva winery began in 1997 when the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild recognized the potential of Chilean terroir and entered into an agreement with Don Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Concha y Toro, a premier Chilean producer.

I had the very good fortune of travelling to Chile recently and to visit many vineyards, meet several winemakers and other winery personnel and to taste a selection of Chile's many and varied wines.

May 1, 2012
Colchagua & Cachapoal

Nestled in the center of the Central Valley are two valleys Colchagua and Cachapoal, that, together, make up the Rapel Valley. 

Nestled in the center of the Central Valley are two valleys Colchagua and Cachapoal, that, together, make up the Rapel Valley. While neither currently holds a legal classification, each had made a name for itself as its own entity boasting unique terroir.

March 15, 2012
Casablanca Valley: A Cool Climate Variety’s Paradise

Casablanca Valley, Chile’s premier cool-climate coastal region, offers wine lovers an elegant style of wine that’s uniquely indicative of the area.

Casablanca Valley, Chile’s premier cool-climate coastal region, offers wine lovers an elegant style of wine that’s uniquely indicative of the area. Here, the focus is on varieties that thrive in cooler temperatures including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and a rising production of Syrah.

March 3, 2012
Chilean Terroir

Over the past few decades, Chilean winemakers have been paying increased attention to the terroir of each valley in Chile.

Over the past few decades, Chilean winemakers have been paying increased attention to the terroir of each valley in Chile. Extensive analysis of climate and soil has been conducted to ensure that grape varieties are grown in the areas best suited for each.

March 3, 2012
Maipo Valley

Southwest of Santiago lies the Maipo Valley, arguably the most famous wine producing region in Chile and it is also one of the largest totaling over 10,000 hectares of area under vine.

Southwest of Santiago lies the Maipo Valley, arguably the most famous wine producing region in Chile and it is also one of the largest totaling over 10,000 hectares of area under vine. Though the Maipo Valley is not Chile’s oldest wine region, it is often referred to as the most traditional.

January 17, 2012
Wines of Chile Promo Video

Discover Chile.

Wines of Chile promo video.

January 16, 2012
Hospice du Rhone, Wines of Chile Participation

Wines of Chile is set to participate in the Hospice du Rhone event held annually in Paso Robles, CA.

Wines of Chile is set to participate in the Hospice du Rhone event held annually in Paso Robles, CA.

January 13, 2012
All About Wines of Chile

The story of Chilean wine begins over 450 years ago when Spanish settlers first arrived in Santiago.

A brief history…. 

January 13, 2012
Fun Facts to Know About Chile

Useful information about the wines of Chile.

Chile has five DO classified regions and within these regions each classified valley lies

January 13, 2012
World of Pinot Noir

Join Wines of Chile at the World of Pinot Noir!

World of Pinot Noir 2012 Shell Beach, CA.

January 11, 2012
Wines of Chile at the Fancy Food Show

Wines of Chile will be at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Join us!

Wines of Chile will be at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Join us!

January 10, 2012
Wines of Chile Resources

Some resources to help you stay on top of Wines of Chile.

Some interesting links related to Wines of Chile.