Climate/Weather + Soils + Topography

Answer 1

Climate + Weather

1. Mediterranean climate w warm, dry summer and rainy winters. Hi diurnal range
2. Hot climate mitigated by the influence of the Pacific (cold Humboldt current) & cool downdrafts from the Andes.
3. Between Napa valley and Bordeaux

Soils + Topography

1. 3,000 miles of Coastline + Andes at 7,000m
2. Most Chile’s vineyards planted on flat, fertile soil where water is available or irrigation easier.
3. Aconcagua & south of Maipo: alluvial soils
4. Maipo & Cacahpoal: loam, clay & sand
5. South Rapel & Maule: some tuffeau soils
6. South Curico to Bio Bio: volcanic soils