CHILE

With a wide range of different wine types, Chile has created a privileged position on the international market and fought its way to the top segment in a very short time.

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Albis

Haras de Pirque

Chile, Maipo Valley

0.75 (€87.87/)

€65.90

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2020

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Carménère Ecràl

Haras de Pirque

Chile, Maipo Valley

0.75 (€26.27/)

€19.70

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Multi-layered, Spicy Red Wine 2019

Clos Apalta

Casa Lapostolle

Chile, Colchagua

0.75 (€207.87/)

€155.90

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Multi-layered, Spicy, Structured Red Wine 2020

Clos du Lican

Casa Lapostolle

Chile, Colchagua

0.75 (€153.47/)

€115.10

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Galantas

Haras de Pirque

Chile, Maipo Valley

0.75 (€31.73/)

€23.80

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Hussonet Gran Reserva

Haras de Pirque

Chile, Maipo Valley

0.75 (€22.67/)

€17.00

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Full-bodied, Rich in tannins Red Wine 2020

Le Petit Clos

Casa Lapostolle

Chile, Colchagua

0.75 (€70.27/)

€52.70

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CHILE

With 200,000 hectares of vineyards and spicy, powerful wines, Chile has worked its way up to the top of the world and is the fifth largest wine exporter.

With Chile has a wide range of different wine types in created a privileged position on the international market and established itself in Fought to the top segment in a very short time. Did only twelve exist in 1995 Wineries in the country, there are now over 350 winemakers, who number around 200,000 Hectares cultivate their vines - this underlines the successful Chile's commitment to quality. Currently Chile produces 13 million hectoliters of wine and is the fifth largest wine exporter worldwide. Cabernet grape varieties imported from France in the past Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère remain the most important red Varieties that produce spicy, complex and powerful wines.

History

Already Before viticulture began in the USA, local settlers from Italy, Spain and France planted vines in South America. In the beginning, they reached However, wines from Chile barely met international standards, this changed Only in the 80s when winemakers used their production methods, such as Modernized cellar hygiene and temperature control. Experienced since then Chilean viticulture is on the upswing.

Vines & Wine Styles

Until In the late 1990s, it was mainly the red grape “País” in Chile It is still cultivated today for the wine, which is very popular in Chile, in Tetrapack is cultivated, but it only accounts for 10% of the vineyard area. In late In the 20th century, more and more Chilean winemakers began to opt for high-quality To interest clones and new varieties. Since then, there have been spicy, good structured wines from Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot sets the tone. Rhône varieties such as Syrah, but also Grenache and Carignan are on the upswing. These vines came from Europe before the phylloxera disaster Chile, so that — unlike in Europe — no North American roots had to replace original ones. To this day, Chile is still considered phylloxera free and Root-right. Chile has also been affected so far by the fungal disease downy mildew spares, which is why fewer fungicides need to be used.

Climate & terroir

Chile It is a very narrow and long country. The vineyards are usually at altitudes of 600 to 1,000 meters (the highest altitude The wine region is located at 3,500m!) on a 1,400 kilometers long, from the north South-facing strip. That The climate is mainly caused by the western Pacific and the determined by the Andes. It is hot and dry in the north and will The south is becoming increasingly humid and milder. The big differences between Day and night temperatures ensure that the acid in the grapes is preserved, which is why most wines have sufficient freshness Excitement and vitality.