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.
Aromatic, full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden, slightly rosy color, ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of candied citrus, exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), white peach, white flowers and subtle herbaceous notes (boxwood), more discreet than sauvignon blanc. Minor component in Bordeaux Blanc, Pessac-Léognan and Graves AOC blends, dry and sweet. Grey-skinned mutation of sauvignon blanc, indigenous to Bordeaux.
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 wok of pointed cabbage with shrimps and lemongrass bo bun style, vegan leek and tofu quiche or ricotta, goat cheese and zucchini quiche.
