{"id":8590,"date":"2021-03-20T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T15:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/?p=8590"},"modified":"2022-01-11T09:22:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T14:22:19","slug":"chilean-wine-guide-history-and-wine-regions-of-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divino.wine\/chilean-wine-guide-history-and-wine-regions-of-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilean Wine Guide: History and Wine Regions of Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>DiVino may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>DiVino may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wine and grapes, <em>vitis vinifera<\/em>, arrived to Chile on boats \u00a0with the Conquistadores \u00a0and missionaries as early as the 16th Century. They began with a black (red) grape called Pais, known as a \u201ccommon black grape\u201d  in Chile, but actually the Canary Island variety List\u00e0n Negro. It was mainly used for table wines and the Catholic Eucharist. Early recounts of wine production in colonial Chile also mention <strong>Muscatel<\/strong> and <strong>Torrontel. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a thriving production and amendable climate, Colonial Spanish rule restricted the commerce of local wines, which actually gave rise to brandy and other distilled wine products like <strong><em>Pisco<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Aguardiente<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chilean Wine Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wealthy Spanish transplants and Chilean landowners actually spurred in the production of high quality wine having been inspired by visits to France and the Ch\u00e2teau-style wineries. In addition, following the <strong>Phylloxera<\/strong> epidemic during the mid-19<sup>th<\/sup> century, a flow of immigrants from Europe brought with them both the grape varieties and the technical skills to produce wine. <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong>, <strong>Merlot<\/strong>, <strong>Cabernet Franc<\/strong>, <strong>Carmenere,<\/strong> <strong>Malbec<\/strong>, <strong>Sauvignon<\/strong> <strong>Blanc<\/strong> and <strong>S\u00e9millon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Phylloxera-glossary.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Phylloxera-glossary.png 1024w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Phylloxera-glossary-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Phylloxera-glossary-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20th-Century Chilean Wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the turn of the century the construction of the Transandine Railway facilitated trade west into Argentina, which inspired protests by Argentine farmers and fears that Chilean wine would dominate the market. Free trade suffered in South America, European winemakers had realized the potential of the Chilean potential to produce excellent wines as very marketable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign investment flowed into the country and by the turn of the next century, Chile was definitely on the map and one of the top exporters of wine in the world, surpassed only by Italy and France. Today Chile remains near the top of the list. Increased attention to winery techniques both in the vineyard and the cellar as well a study of microclimate and terroir has equated Chilean with quality as well as quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in Chile and Vi\u00f1a Los Vascos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Echenique family, of Basque origin, planted vineyards in the Colchagua Valley as early as the mid-1700s. Centuries later they would lead the charge in expanding and developing the Chilean wine industry with the planting of European grapes, especially Bordeaux varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the Phylloxera epidemic in Europe, they expanded their properties to the maximum permitted by local law. In 1988 the Eyzaguirre-Echenique family left their estate,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lafite.com\/en\/the-domaines\/vina-los-vascos\/\">Los Vascos<\/a><\/strong>, so-named for the Basque origins of the family, in the hands of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild\u2019s technical director came over from Bordeaux to study the location, the soil, and the climate and began restructuring the vineyard planting to maximize the position. Los Vascos enjoys long exposure to the sun, adequate water sources, semi-arid soils and very little risk of frost. 40 kilometres east of the Pacific Ocean, cool breezes contribute to a unique microclimate at Vi\u00f1a Los Vascos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today Los Vasco produces wines of exceptional quality, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lafite.com\/en\/the-domaines\/vina-los-vascos\/the-wines\/le-dix-de-los-vascos\/\">reserve blends<\/a>&nbsp; based on a Bordeaux model and adapted to Chilean terroir.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They have mastered the production of <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong>, <strong>Carmen\u00e8re<\/strong>, <strong>Malbec<\/strong>, <strong>Syrah<\/strong>, <strong>Sauvignon<\/strong> <strong>Blanc<\/strong> and <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong>, some of which grows on 70 and 80-year-old vines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2010, DiVino created a music video in collaboration with Los Vascos, a creative marketing initiative. We focused on Cabernet Sauvignon with emphasis on the quality, affordability, and consistent everyday value of the wine. Watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T386ABT0bno\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chilean Climate (Wine growing)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The location and climate in Chile is optimal for growing wine grapes, especially around the Valle Central, the area surround the city of Santiago in the heart of the viticultural area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its longitudinal equivalence to Southern Spain and North Africa, the climate is classified as \u201cMediterranean,\u201d and shares particular characteristics with Bordeaux and California, which influenced a lot of the winemakers when planting grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is uniquely situated on an approximately 800 mile-stretch of land with the Andes Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. &nbsp;This produces a significant temperature fluctuation during the day, which contributes to healthy, steadily ripening grapes and preserves acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The result is wines with intense and complex aromas, and naturally occurring preservatives in the form of citric and malic acid.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate varies throughout the region. It\u2019s hot and dry in the North and cool and rainy in South. The Central Valley, in part due to its exceptional climatic characteristic as well as its proximity to the capital city is most world renowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chile_Wine_Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chile_Wine_Map.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chile_Wine_Map-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chile_Wine_Map-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chile_Wine_Map-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chile_Wine_Map-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6 Chilean Wine Regions to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atacama Region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Chile\u2019s northernmost wine growing and producing region comprised two main valleys, Huasco and Copiap\u00f3. It\u2019s quite hot and dry, thus much of the wine is distilled into brandy, most notably Pisco. In the mid 20<sup>th<\/sup> Century, growers did being producing fine wines on a small scale. In the addition the region has long enjoyed a traditional Spanish style of wine called Il Pajarete, which traces its roots back to Malag\u00e0, Spain, in similar hot and dry climate, and is made with aromatic grapes like Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coquimbo Region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Coquimbo is comprised of three sub-regions, Elqui Valley, Limari Valley, and Choapa Valley. Of the three, Limari Valley is perhaps the most climatically blessed, with a cooling fog thanks to the Pacific influence and a particularly mineral-rich soil type. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are the most successful wines produced here, along with Syrah and Pinot Noir. The other two Valleys are both more dessert-like and produce spicy Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon principally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aconcagua Region<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Named for the eponymous mountain peak, the highest in the entire Andes range. This region comprises Aconcagua Valley, San Antonio Valley, and Casablanca Valley. Melted snow from the mountain top assists in irrigating the vineyards. It\u2019s a small area known for exceptional red wine production. In 2004 blind tasting event in Berlin, wines from Aconcagua Valley outranked world famous Bordeaux producers Ch\u00e2teau Lafite and Ch\u00e2teau Margaux, which put Chilean wine on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central Valley Region<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the area surrounding Santiago and stretching west, Chile\u2019s most well-known and productive wine region, it encompasses the <strong>Maipo Valley<\/strong>, the <strong>Rapel Valley<\/strong>, the <strong>Curic\u00f3 Valley<\/strong> and the <strong>Maule Valley<\/strong>, several of which are also subdivided. Alto and Central Maipo are known for powerful and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and well as Carmenere. The Pacific portion of Maipo Valley, with its Pacific influence, cooling winds, fog, and salinity, is popular for white wine production, specifically Sauvignon Blanc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the Rapel Valley you\u2019ll find two of the Chile\u2019s most famous wine producing regions: Cachapoal Valley to the North, and The Colchagua Valley to the South. Colchagua, thanks to more regular rainfall and a combination of granite and clay soil, produces extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, and Carmenere. It is also home to Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild\u2019s Chilean Domaine, <strong>Los Vascos<\/strong>, as featured in the this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LLzKy5PUsTM&amp;t=33s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>video.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Maule Valley<\/strong> is known for quality, diversity and value as well as for organic farming, which they have been pioneering for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find the Itata Valley, the B\u00edo B\u00edo Valley, and the Malleco Valley. Here temperatures are lower, especially in Melleco. Most the South region &nbsp;produces beautiful, dry, crisp and mineral-driven wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Austral Region<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The southernmost growing area of Chile comprises Osorno Valley and Caut\u00edn Valley. It\u2019s cool with a volcanic soil type which is particularly suited for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Five Chilean Wines To Try Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not all wines are available online in all US states<\/em>, <em>so check your local store. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-CHILEAN-WINES.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-CHILEAN-WINES.png 1920w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-CHILEAN-WINES-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-CHILEAN-WINES-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-CHILEAN-WINES-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/divino.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-CHILEAN-WINES-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vi\u00f1a Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bold, yet balanced Cabernet Sauvignon, characterful and clean. Great for everyday drinking and reasonably priced!<br>FIND IT <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=vgpbttH9b34&amp;mid=2025&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fdivino.wine%2Fchilean-wine-guide-history-and-wine-regions-of-chile%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lagar de Bezana Amalgama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A green and piquant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. A small portion of the wine is aged in oak barrels for added complexity. Very smooth palate, extremely juicy and drinkable. Also reasonably priced! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montes, Folly (Syrah) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A striking and elegant Syrah, filled to the brim with blueberry, cacao and a light toasty quality fro m24 months in French oak barrels. Tender tannins and a medium-long finish. FIND IT <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=vgpbttH9b34&amp;mid=2025&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wine.com%2Fproduct%2Fmontes-folly-syrah-2018%2F791906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE.<\/a><\/strong>  This wine is a splurge. For something  in the $20 range, try the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=vgpbttH9b34&amp;mid=2025&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wine.com%2Fproduct%2Fmontes-twins-red-blend-2019%2F782321\">Montes Twins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rafael Tirado Laberinto Sauvignon Blanc <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Searing and crisp with a full spectrum of citrus, starring grapefruit, and a mouthwatering, saline, mineral finish. FIND IT <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=vgpbttH9b34&amp;mid=2025&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wine.com%2Fproduct%2Frafael-tirado-laberinto-sauvignon-blanc-2019%2F621346\">ONLINE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Carolina Reserva Chardonnay 2018<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Luscious and full of fruit, in particular, citrus and pear. The wine is clean, medium-bodied and finishes with a distinctive creamy mandarin orange finish.  FIND IT <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=vgpbttH9b34&amp;mid=2025&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wine.com%2Fproduct%2Fsanta-carolina-reserva-chardonnay-2020%2F788316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Early Days Wine and grapes, vitis vinifera, arrived to Chile on boats \u00a0with the Conquistadores \u00a0and missionaries as early as the 16th Century. 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