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.
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
red wines from the region of Aconcagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew, tajine of merguez and potatoes or wild rabbit with cider.
