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CHILE

CULTIVATION AREAS IN CHILE

1. ATACAMA

The northern central zone, to which also Atacama and Coquimbo belong, is considered the driest winegrowing area. Of Chile. From these – irrigated by the Andes Rivers – regions, originate the best wines.

2. COQUIMBO

3. ACONCAGUA

North of Santiago, America’s highest mountain is situated, the Aconcagua. On the lime containing soils at its wind protected valleys, an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon is cultivated

4. CASABLANCA

Casablanca is the „shooting star“ of Chile. The area, belonging to the region of Aconcagua, has been made available for winegrowing, only a few years ago. Particularly, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are cultivated. A great future is predicted to the wines from this region.

5. MAIPO

The river Maipo waters the valley, south of Santiago. From this oldest winegrowing zone, originate the famous Chilean Cabernet Sauvignons as well as premium Chardonnays, Merlots and Sauvignon Blancs.

6. RAPEL

The Rapel area is crossed by several rivers. Different microclimates produce interesting plants. Promising: the Cabernet Sauvignons.

7. CURICÓ

Many rivers and a relatively humid climate, characterise the area Curicó; good white wines grow here: Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Semillion. But the red wines – Cabernet und Merlot – belong to the most premium of the whole country.

8. MAULE

Wines of fruity fullness grow in the gardens of the region of Maule. Hot days and cool nights, let excellent wines prosper – Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Semillon, Cabernet and Merlot. This region is one of the most promising ones of Chile.

9. BIO-BIO

Belongs to the most southern zone of Chile. From the moist and fruitful soils, grow particularly Pais (only for home use) and Moscatel (distillation for Pisco manufacture = homegrown spirit). Latterly, one also dabbles in cultivation of international vine varieties.

10. ITATA

LEGEND

WINES FROM CHILE

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COUNTRY PORTRAIT

THE COUNTRY

Chile is the oldest winemaking country of South America, ideal conditions for high-quality wines reign here: on fertile soils in almost Mediterranean climate, prosper wines with a fine, fruity spicy touch. The differences in temperature between day and night arrange for the preservation of the acid - and by that, of the fruit – bestowing a complex elegance upon the wines.

THE WINEGROWING

The beginning of the quality winegrowing in Chile, dates back to the year 1851: then, for the first time, Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion were planted – European top level varieties, which still today form the basis of highest quality. The vine pest never invaded the area between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. These grapevines grow up to 100 years old – another reason for the high quality, which especially shows with dark red, strong red wines.

THE FUTURE

Since the beginning of the 90ies, the sales of Chilean wines is steadily increasing on the German market. Today, Chile’s renown is due to its quality wines: the Cabernet Sauvignon with herbal spice and a touch of eucalyptus, its taste intensive Merlot as well as Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays of tropical fullness.

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WINES ALL OVER THE WORLD

AFRICA	CELLARS	PRODUCTS
SOUTH AFRICA	1	2
ASIA
CHINA	0	0
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA	1	4
NEW ZEALAND	1	1

EUROPE	CELLARS	PRODUCTS
GERMANY	1	13
SPAIN	6	10
ITALY	19	128
PORTUGAL	0	0
SWITZERLAND	0	0
GREECE	2	6
AUSTRIA	0	0

EASTERN EUROPE	CELLARS	PRODUCTS
HUNGARY	0	0
BULGARY	0	0
MACEDONIA	1	1
ROMANIA	0	0
TURKEY	1	2

SOUTH AMERICA	CELLARS	PRODUCTS
CHILE	1	7
ARGENTINA	0	0
USA
CALIFORNIA	1	7
WASHINGTON	1	4