Discover the top 100 best wines of Rapel Valley of Rapel Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Rapel Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Vast central Chilean valley, ~25% of national output. Carmenère, emblem of Chile: dense reds with signature notes of blackberry, plum, green pepper, coffee, cocoa and spice, round tannins — a grape rediscovered here in 1994. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus), supple Merlot, peppery Syrah. Encompasses Cachapoal to the north (cooler, higher altitude) and Colchagua to the south (warm, fleshy stars).
Mediterranean climate tempered by Pacific breezes.
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.
wines from the region of Rapel Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef coarse salt, chaouia lamb or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
On the nose in the region of Rapel Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cream. In the mouth in the region of Rapel Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
