What should I know about Chilean wines?

Powder, also known as Mission Wine Grape, is considered to be the original variety brought to Chile by Spanish Catholic missionaries in the mid -15th century. Although Grape wine, Vitis Vinifera has not been from America, since he was first introduced, he has flourished in Chile, which makes Chile one of the world's best wine producers. In the mid -18th century, the production of wine in Chile was widespread and well established. Given that more varieties of wine grapes were brought and planted in Chile, the original grapes of the Earth, Panís , it took a more peripheral role and was considered rustic compared to increasingly popular French varieties.

It is interesting that Chile wine remained uniquely unaffected by Phyxoller pests. This pest has spread through vineyards in America and Europe during the 18th century, causing a huge number of grape vineyards to unnecessary. During this time, the attention turned to the unaffected vineyards of Chile and the French professionals traveled toChile to find a job in the vineyards. The experience and expertise brought by the French in combination with the rich natural capacity of Chile for the production of wine led to an increase in the quality and many Chilean wines. Popular demand for Chilean wines grew in the country and abroad.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the political shock in Chile reduced the global availability of Chilean wines and the Chile Wine Industry began to lose its position as the best player in the global game. In the later part of the 20th century, however, Chile rebuilt its former reputation as a subtle wine producer.

Landscape and climate Chile are suitable for a wide range of grapes of wine, but some varieties are more common than others. Conventional red wine varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, respectively. The common varieties of white wine include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscatel from Alexandria, Riesling, Viognierand Gewürtztraminer. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular grape of Earth and is grown in almost every wine region.

A total of 116 793 hectares (288 601.79 hectares, 1167.93 km) Chilean soil is dedicated to the production of wine and about ¾ of this area of ​​red wine. 13 valleys are responsible for the production of Chilean wines, scattered in the shadow of Andy. In the northernmost Elqui valley, the vineyards also claim the highest altitude of all Chilean wine regions. The wines made in general are occupied by fresh, spicy tastes.

Limari Valley is one of the oldest wine regions Chile, first set in 1549. In the following centuries, the Limari valley turned to produce the fruit and growing grapes for popular spiritual alcohol in Chile. At the end of the 19th century, the Limari Valley renewed its attention to the production of fine wine.

The Aconcagua Valley lies in the shadow of Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in America. 22 828 FT (6,956 m) The peak is irrigated by vineyards, along with numerous fruit, vegetableU and floral fields, for which there is also the famous Aconcagua valley. Here is made Sangiovese, one of the smaller varieties of Chile.

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Casablanca valley is comparable to Napa Valley in California, both in terms of climate and popularity among tourists. The San Antonio Valley is one of the smallest wine regions in Chile and is closest to the Pacific Ocean. Due to the proximity of the region to the coast, Syrah produced in the San Antonio valley takes over the decisive uniqueness from Syrah produced elsewhere in Chile. Sauvignon Gris, a smaller variety in Chile, is produced in the San Antonio valley.

Maipo Valley lies between the Andes and the costume of the mountains and is home to the capital of Chile, Santiago. The Maipo Valley is home to many of the most famous and longest established winery in Chiles, but there are also common boutique winery.

Rapel Valley is divided into two wine regions. The northernmost of them, Cachapoal Valley, is known for producing Chile Archetypal Grapes, Carmenère. Colchagua Valley, also the sameThe Rapel Valley is renowned for the production of some of the best red wines in Chile and also for attention to the production of organic wine.

Curico Valley is known for holding Chile's largest vineyard. Just south, the Maule valley is the largest area producing Chile wine, responsible for 43% of the production of Chilean wines. Maule Valley devotes 8,471 hectares (20932,29 hectares, 84.71 km2) to Chile's pioneer grape, País.

Itata Valley is crossed by rivers and is from the youngest wine regions of Chile. A number of smaller Chile varieties, including País, Cinsaut, Carignan and Semillon, are grown here. White Bío Valley also dedicates most of his vineyards to less produced varieties such as Riesling and Gewüdraminer. Chile's Southernlost Wine area, Malleco valley, only 17 hectares (42 hectares, 0.17 km 2) vineyards. They are devoted to two varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.