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Chile has a long wine making history, dating back to the 16th century when the Spanish conquerors brought wines with them when they colonized the region. The number of wineries has since grown tremendously. In a ten year span, from 1995 to 2005, the number of wineries grew from 12 to 70.

The most common grapes used in Chilean wines are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.
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About Chilean Wines

Chile is a long, narrow country that is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the East. The vineyards in Chile are found along an 800-mile stretch of land.

Chile has officially defined the following wine regions:

Atacama: The Atacama wine region of Chile consists of two sub-regions, the Copiapó Valley and the Huasco Valley. In addition to being an important source of table grapes, the Atacama region is primarily known for the production of Pisco grapes.

Coquimbo: The Coquimbo region consists of three sub-regions: Elqui Valley, Limari Valley and the Choapa Valley. The Coquimbo Region is primarily known for its Pisco and table grapes, much like the Atacama region.

Aconcagua: The Aconcagua region consists of two sub-regions, the Valley of Aconcagua and the Valley of Casablanca. The Casablanca region is one of the cooler wine-regions in Chile and grows smaller grapes, such as Chardonnay and Pinot noir, and typically has a longer growing season than other regions.

Central Valley: This region contains four sub-regions:

  • The Maipo Valley is the most widely cultivated sub-region in the Central Valley region and is well known for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • The Curicó Valley is mostly known for its Chardonnay, but grows a variety of red and white grapes.
  • The Maule Valley region has a high utilization rate of the local Pais Grape and is gradually being planted with better red wine grapes.
  • The Rapel Valley is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon.

Southern Chile: This region is best known for its large production of Pais box and jug wines. The Southern Chile wine region consists of two sub-regions: the Itata Valley and the Bío-Bío Valley.