Vin Rapel Valley

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.