Chile Flashcards
Elqui Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
sunshine, cooling influence from sea, irrigation is essential but expensive
Limari Valley
Chardonnay
sunshine, cooling influence from sea, irrigation is essential but expensive
aconcagua valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
cooling ocean influence
San Antonio Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
cool due to morning fog. lies between costal mountains and pacific
Casablanca Valley
Syrah
lies in between costal mountains and pacific, morning fog, afternoon winds
Maipo Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, minty character
surrounded by mountains, cooled down by descending mountain air
Cachapoal Valleh
Carminere
no ocean breezes
Colchagua Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere
open to some ocean influence
Curico/Maule Valley
high yield wines produced, warmth fertile soils
Southern Region
Bio Bio Valley
Itata Valley
coolest regions
pinot noir, chardonnay
Pais
muscat of alexandria