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Chile

Chile is a cool climate region most known for its lean and fruity Bordeaux
blends. Chile is divided into 3 areas from the coast to the Andes Mountains.

Coastal Chile

COOL CLIMATE

Coastal Chile is chilled by the
frigid Humboldt current. Wines
that thrive here include slightly
saline citrus-driven white wines
and juicy Pinot Noir.

CHARDONNAY

SAUVIGNON BLANC

PINOT NOIR

inland valleys

WARM CLIMATE

The inland valleys include the
Central Valley Region and are
known for elegant red wines. The
zone focuses on red Bordeaux
blends with red fruit flavors and
heightened acidity.

BORDEAUX BLEND

PETIT VERDOT

SYRAH

CARMÉNÈRE

CARIÑENA (CARIGNAN)

The Andes

WARM CLIMATE

The higher elevation vineyards in
the foothills of the Andes produce
red wines with tannin structure
and, on good vintages, offer
plentiful ripe fruit flavors along
with heightened acidity.

SYRAH

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

CABERNET FRANC

CARMÉNÈRE