Discover the top 100 best red wines of Lontue Valley of Curico Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Lontue Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Southern sub-zone of the Curicó Valley (central Chile): signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, blackberry, tobacco and spices, firm tannins and balanced structure. Sauvignon Blanc as white king — fresh and expressive with vivid notes of citrus, herbs and a mineral touch. Chardonnay, Merlot, Carmenère, Pinot and Syrah in support. Mediterranean climate, limestone-volcanic-clay-sandy soils, home to Valdivieso and Echeverria.
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 Lontue Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, simple chinese noodle soup or provencal veal tendrons.
On the nose in the region of Lontue Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, oak or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, non oak or earth. In the mouth in the region of Lontue Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
