Chile
Chile’s climate can be divided into three major regions:
- Costa or Costal regions, which are cool-climate and see fog almost every morning.
- Andes or Mountain regions, which are kept temperate by fresh mountain breezes.
- Entre Cordilleras or Central Valley, which has a Mediterranean climate but still experiences cool evenings.
Chile is a long, skinny country in South America due east of New Zealand. Its wine regions are warm and arid in the north and get cooler and wetter as you make your way south towards Patagonia. It’s greatly impacted by the Pacific Ocean to the West, Atacama Desert in the North, and Andes mountain range to the East. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world and run the length of the entire country.
The other major feature on Chile’s climate is the Humboldt Current which brings cold water up from Antarctica and moderates what would otherwise be a very warm climate. These features along with its calcareous and sedimentary soils make Chile a fantastic environment for grape vines. While the wines are often overlooked, lovers of aromatic whites and vibrant reds should take a closer look at this dynamic wine region.
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml 2021
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Carmenere, Merlot & Chardonnay
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Key Regions
Costa, Entre Cordilleras & Andes