What are the famous wineries, varieties and brands in Chile?

Chile has the reputation of "wine star" and is the second largest wine producer in South America. Chile's topography and climate are very suitable for the growth of grapes, creating conditions for the formation of famous wines. Although the country's wine production is not as good as Argentina's, its export volume is far ahead. Chilean red wine tastes smooth and enjoys a high evaluation like American red wine. At this point, the area of vineyards has doubled, and it has achieved great success in the global export market, especially in the name of cost-effective wines. The import figures of the first three quarters of 20 19 show that Chile is the wine source country with the largest import volume and the third import value in China, and its popularity is very high.

Map of Chilean wine producing areas

As can be seen from the figure, Chilean wine production is divided into three regions, 13 producing areas. Chile is located in a long and narrow area west of the Andes, with diversified climate and dry rocky desertification in the north. In the south, it is closer to the climate similar to the Antarctic, and many areas are at sub-zero temperatures. However, in the middle of this narrow strip, it has a warm climate and fertile valley terrain, and most wineries in the country choose to start brewing business here.

Kejinbo (4)

Aconcagua (14)

Central Valley (67)

Maycas del Lima is located in the Limari Valley wine region, 400 kilometers north of Santiago, Chile.

Tamaya is located in the Limari Valley wine region of Coquimbo, Chile.

Agua Tierra is located in Cienago near Punitaqui in Limari Valley, Coquimbo region, Chile.

Verna Falenia is from aldo? Aldo Olivier, founded in 1998, is located in the northernmost part of Chile, between Elki Valley, La Serene and Alpaca, far from the main grape growing areas in Chile, which is the unique feature of Feilengcui Winery.

Concha y Toro is the largest wine group in Chile and one of the oldest wineries in Chile. The winery has won the title of the best-selling wine brand in the world for many times and has now become the second most popular wine brand in the world.

Vina Errazuriz is located in the Aconcagua Valley of Chile and is one of the most successful wineries in Chile.

Montes Wines is one of the famous wineries in Colchagua Valley, Chile, and its products have been exported to more than 0/00 countries around the world.

Carmen, located in Maibo Valley, Chile, is the oldest winery in Chile. Winery is widely known for its first-class wine quality and reputation as "the pioneer of Chilean wine industry".

... and other famous wineries.

Hong Ying brewery

Hong Ying brewery grapes production area

Hong Ying Manor is a Chilean winery with a history of 100 years. The winery is located in Curico Valley, covering an area of about 65,438+050 hectares. The main grapes planted in the winery are Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere. Couric Valley is a secondary producing area of Central Valley and one of the most famous producing areas in Chile. It is famous for its rich red wine. The manor is located near the Pacific Ocean, and the brewed red wine has strong style, rich aroma and balanced structure.

Hong Ying series wines are produced in Hong Ying Manor. This series is named after the winery, which shows the degree of care of the winery. Eagle is the guardian of the Andes, and Hong Ying Manor is located at the foot of the Andes. The winery regards this guardian as a symbol of peace and prints it on the wine label, which is the greatest praise and interpretation of this land. The wine of the manor is brewed in French oak barrels, which not only retains the original flavor of the wine, but also adds a unique flavor.

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Hong Ying Cabernet Sauvignon wine

Chilean grape variety Hong Ying

Hong Ying Cabernet Merlot Red Wine

Hong Ying series wines in Chile

There are many varieties of red wine and grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Black Pi Nuo, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Carmine, Riesling, Gonna, Semillon, Syrah, Qiong Yao Pulp, Musk, Grey Pi Nuo, Jinfandai, Sangjiaoweisai, Mei Jia, Danbo, Bai Shinan, Pinliwen, malbec, Vitodo, Bai Youni, Aligao, etc.

The following is an inventory of seven main grape varieties in Chilean wine, listing the variety knowledge, wine flavor and classic producing areas in detail. Let's see, which is your favorite Chilean grape variety?

I. Cabernet Sauvignon

Chilean cabernet sauvignon grape

① Variety knowledge: Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most important and widely planted grape varieties in Chile. At present, most Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile is planted around 1995, with high juice yield and late harvest.

② Wine flavor: Generally speaking, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is dark in color, fruity, spicy, with firm tannins and rich body. Eucalyptus and mint are the obvious characteristics of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.

3 Cost-effective producing areas: Many cost-effective Cabernet Sauvignon labels are printed with the words "Central Valley/Central Valley". This huge valley contains many sub-producing areas, including Maibo Valley, Aconcagua Valley and Maurer Valley. A good year is also an important symbol of good wine.

④ Boutique producing area: Maipo Valley has always been famous for producing heavy Cabernet Sauvignon with obvious black berry fruit aroma. For a more elegant and Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley and Labpell Valley are good choices. The latter produces Cabernet Sauvignon with black berries, pencil lead and mineral flavor.

Second, jamina.

Hong Ying Jia Myna

① Variety knowledge: At first, Carmena was mistaken for Merlot, and it didn't pass the DNA identification until 199 1. Compared with other countries, this variety has the best performance in Chile and is considered as a symbol variety in Chile.

② Wine flavor: Carménère in Chile is characterized by strong color, high sugar content, low acidity, soft tannins and full body. If the maturity is high, the wine is round and supple, often with the spicy taste like jam and pepper; If it is not mature enough, it smells like vegetables and green spices.

③ Cost-effective producing areas: There are many cost-effective wine producing areas in the Central Valley of Chile, such as Labpell, Cachabu or Colchagua Valley.

④ Boutique producing areas: some small producing areas in Labpell, such as Peumo in Cachapol and Apalta in Colchagua.

Third, Chilean Bordeaux mixed brewing.

Chilean wine

1 Blending knowledge: In Chile, Cabernet Sauvignon can be used to brew a single variety of wine, and it is often blended with Bordeaux varieties, especially Chile's iconic grape variety Carmena. Bordeaux blend in Chile is different from French style. Cabernet Sauvignon is not only blended with typical Bordeaux varieties, but also blended with Syrah, which adds a new style to Bordeaux blending.

② Wine flavor: Generally speaking, most of these Bordeaux mixed wines have rich flavors of plums, dried blackberries, raspberries, olives and peppers, with mineral and smoky aftertaste.

③ Production areas with high cost performance: Central Valley /Valle Central, Maipo Valley and Labpell Valley all have high cost performance.

④ Boutique producing area: Maipo Valley has always been a classic Cabernet Sauvignon producing area in Chile and an excellent Bordeaux mixed producing area. Besides, the silk of Upper Aconcagua Valley? Bordeaux-style blends from Los Ringes and Aconcagua are equally amazing.

Fourth, Silas

Chile Syrah grape

① Variety knowledge: Syrah variety is dark blue, with medium-dense fruit clusters, rich black-red berry flavor and obvious pepper flavor.

② Wine flavor: high tannin and acidity, full body and strong aging potential. Shiraz wine in cool producing areas is more elegant in style, with spices and red/black dried plums. In warm areas, there are usually barbecues, nuts and spicy flavors.

③ Cost-effective producing areas: Some cost-effective Shiraz wines can be found in Elki, Limar and Joapa Valley in the northern Kejinbo region.

④ Boutique producing area: Shiraz wine with good quality is produced in Label Valley of Central Valley (including Kachabu Valley and Kongjiagua Valley). In addition, some high-quality Shiraz is planted next to Chardonnay, and the wine produced is richer in taste and has the taste of plums. Typical producing areas include Casablanca and Leda Valley in Aconcagua.

Black Pi Nuo wine

Chilean red wine

① Variety knowledge: Pinot Noir from Chile is native to Burgundy, with purple-black grapes, small and compact fruit clusters, thin peel and medium fruit powder, and likes cool climate. Fresh fruit is rich in fruit flavor, moderate in acidity and spicy in taste.

② Bouquet: The black Pi Nuo produced in Chile often has the flavor of black cherry, plum and slightly spicy fruit, sometimes even similar to the flavor of beef soup, and of course, the aroma of fragrant lemon flowers, as well as the aftertaste of cream and spices. In terms of taste, Chilean black Pi Nuo is relatively round, with smooth taste and low tannin content.

③ Boutique producing areas: The best black Pi Nuo producing areas are Casablanca, San Antonio and Lida Valley in Aconcagua producing areas. In addition, Limari Valley in Kejinbo, Biobio Valley in the south and Mallecot Valley also produce exquisite floral black Pi Nuo.

Sixth, Chardonnay.

Chardonnay grape varieties

① Variety knowledge: Chardonnay was introduced into Chile from France in the middle of19th century. Grape varieties are yellow-green, cone-shaped fruit clusters, often with accessory ears. The fruit clusters are very compact and have moderate acidity, which is very suitable for fermentation in oak barrels.

② Wine flavor: You will think that Chile's Chardonnay is very similar to the Pacific Ocean in California, but Chile's Mediterranean climate and cool sea breeze add fresh acidity to Chile's Chardonnay, presenting tropical fruit flavors such as green apples, bananas and pineapples, with a hint of spices and cream in the aftertaste.

③ Production areas with high cost performance: Maipo Valley and Aconcagua Valley.

④ Boutique producing areas: In Aconcagua, Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley, Leda Valley and other sub-producing areas are all excellent producing areas of Chardonnay. Further north, Limari Valley and Mallecot Valley in southern Chile produce some elegant Chardonnay with carambola and mineral flavor.

Seven, Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc in Chile

① Variety knowledge: Sauvignon Blanc is yellow-green, with compact cone-shaped fruit clusters, thin peel, less fruit powder, more juice, sweet and sour taste.

② Wine flavor: Relatively speaking, Sauvignon Blanc is a very important and diverse white grape variety. Some have rich and colorful fruit aromas, such as lemon orange and grapefruit. Other chestnut leaves with unique style of black vinegar. Aroma Sauvignon Blanc has the fruit aroma of litchi and longan, while northern Sauvignon Blanc has obvious mineral characteristics.

③ Cost-effective producing areas: Similar to Chardonnay, many sub-producing areas such as Aconcagua, Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley and Leda Valley are excellent producing areas.