Discover the top 100 best red wines of Aconcagua as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Aconcagua and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Chilean valley at the foot of the highest summit of the Americas (6,960 m), hot dry climate tempered by Pacific breezes, altitude vineyards up to 1,600 m. Signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king: powerful with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, cedar, tobacco and peppery touch, firm tannins and exceptional ageing — home of Errazuriz (1870) and great Chileans (Sena, Don Maximiano). Dense Syrah, spiced Carmenere and supple Merlot as complements.
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
red wines from the region of Aconcagua go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, simple and fragrant roast veal or duck breast with peaches and spices.
On the nose in the region of Aconcagua often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or earth. In the mouth in the region of Aconcagua is a powerful with a nice freshness.
