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Chile
Wine production began in Chile shortly after Spanish immigrants settled here in the 16th century. However, the country remained an isolated industry of the international market for most of the 20th century. In the 1970s, the famous Spanish wine producer Miguel Torres said Chile was as a winegrowing heaven. His statement is backed by the variety of soil and climate. Starting in 1990, after the restoration of democracy, Chile’s wine industry rose, becoming known as one of the powerful producers of the New World.
Casablanca Valley
It is one of the coolest regions in Chile due to the breeze coming from the ocean, but also due to the morning fog. For this reason, Valle de Casablanca is the only area in Chile where white wines dominate. The majority of white grapes are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and, to a certain extent, Moscato de Alexandria. For red grapes, Pinot Noir benefits from the cooler climate, while Syrah, planted in higher and warmer areas, produces well-structured wines with interesting spicy and grassy notes. It is one of the areas that bring this region an international reputation for the wines it produces.
Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley is one of Chile's most important wine-producing regions. Rich, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly its most celebrated wine style. Located just south of the capital, Santiago, Maipo Valley is home to some of the country's most prestigious wines. It is often described as the 'Bordeaux of South America. Along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère, a wide range of grape varieties are planted in the Maipo Valley including Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Annual rainfall in Maipo is very low and the climate is both warm and dry, so drip irrigation gives viticulturists a weapon against extended dry spells, while stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels allow controlled fermentation and quality ageing.
Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley is a very large wine-growing region in Chile. Comprising the Colchagua and Cachapoal valleys, the area produces about a quarter of Chile's wine. The warm, dry climate favors the production of a wide range of wine styles, from everyday wines to some of Chile's most expensive and prestigious wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Carmenère are the most important grape varieties planted here. In general terms, wines in Rapel Valley are produced mainly from red grape varieties, but there are some Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc vineyards as well. Malbec vineyards are also expanding, seeking the success that this variety enjoys in Mendoza, just on the other side of the Andes.
