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One of Chile's southern wine regions, it has become known for its crisp, aromatic wines. [29] The region is located at a latitude of 36°S, similar to southern Spain and Monterrey in California. The majority of its vineyards lie between 50 and 200 m (160 and 660 ft) above sea level with a moderate Mediterranean climate. It receives 1,275 mm (50 ...
Panoramic view of Viña Santa Cruz in Colchagua Valley in the Chilean Central Valley. In terms of viticulture the Central Valley of Chile (Spanish: Valle Central) spans the O'Higgins Region (VI) and Maule Region (VII) Administrative Regions and the Administrative Metropolitan Region, and is the main growing zone for Chilean wine and coincides with the historical core of the Chilean Central Valley.
Chilean wine, one of the best known exports of the country around the world, has become a potential enotourist attraction, increasing to the revenue generated by tourism in Chile. Out of a total of 339 active wine cellars in the country, only 78 of them had touristic activity on a regular basis in 2013, which represents 23%.
From megadrought to malbec: Frankie Adkins charts the dream trip for oenophiles that’s still responsible
The gradual decline of Peruvian wine even caused Peru to import some wine from Chile as it happened in 1795 when Lima imported 5.000 troves (Spanish: botijas) from Concepción in southern Chile. [40] [41] This particular export showed the emergence of Chile relative to Peru as a wine-making region. [40]
Pais is a red wine grape that has played a prominent role in the Chilean wine industry. Up until the turn of the 21st century, it was Chile's most planted variety until it was overtaken by Cabernet Sauvignon. Today it is most commonly used in the production of jug wine in the Bío-Bío, Maule and Itata River regions in the south.
The Elqui Valley is a wine region situated alongside the Elqui River in northern Chile. The region lies 400 km (250 mi) north of Santiago, [1] at the southern end of the Atacama Desert in the Coquimbo region. It is known for cultivating table grapes, various fruits, and Chile’s popular pisco brandy, the country's favored liquor. It is ...
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