Discover the top 100 best wines of Aconcagua Valley of Aconcagua Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Aconcagua Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Chilean valley 100 km north of Santiago, dominated by Aconcagua summit (6,960 m). Powerful and sun-soaked flagship reds. Cabernet Sauvignon signature: dense with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus, pepper and mineral touch, firm tannins and long aging — one of Chile's greatest (Don Maximiano, Seña). Brilliant peppery Syrah, spicy Carménère (grilled bell pepper), supple Merlot.
Semi-arid Mediterranean climate, Pacific breezes. High-end aging wines.
Structured, aromatic dry whites oak-aged, with a golden robe, an ample, oaky palate and preserved acidity. Signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), white flowers and vanilla, toasty, smoky oak notes. Grown in California (Napa, Sonoma), South Africa and Australia. Commercial name for Sauvignon Blanc popularised by Robert Mondavi in the 1960s for barrel-fermented styles.
wines from the region of Aconcagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, spaghetti with knackis or fillet of lamb in potato dressing.
On the nose in the region of Aconcagua Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or non oak. In the mouth in the region of Aconcagua Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
