Discover the top 100 best red wines of Aconcagua Valley of Aconcagua Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red 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.
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
red wines from the region of Aconcagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), pasta gratin with courgettes and ham or saddle of lamb with herbs.
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.
