Discover the top 100 best white wines of Leyda Valley of San Antonio Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Leyda Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Chilean coastal sub-region of the San Antonio Valley (90 km west of Santiago): Sauvignon Blanc flagship white (~45% of planted) — racy and mineral with signature notes of citrus, melon, tropical fruits, herbs and flint touch, signature bursting acidity. Vibrant Pinot Noir flagship red with cherry, raspberry, herbs and spice notes, signature elegance and freshness. Cold climate from Humboldt current, clay-loam soils on draining granite.
Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
white wines from the region of Leyda Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of marinated mussels with maroilles, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or white pizza with bacon and cheese.
On the nose in the region of Leyda Valley often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or grass. In the mouth in the region of Leyda Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
