The wine region of Apalta Valley is located in the region of Colchagua Valley of Central Valley of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Apalta or the Domaine Clos Apalta produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Apalta Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Apalta Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.
In the mouth of Apalta Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Apalta Valley, producing 4 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Apalta Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...
Celebrities from all walks of fame are stepping into the wine world. Sports stars, actors, musicians and TV personalities are all jumping on the wine bandwagon, some owning vineyards and others getting more hands-on in the winemaking itself. This growing trend shows no sign of slowing with recent celebrities to launch their own wines including George Clooney, Gordon Ramsey and Gary Barlow. The Take That star follows in the footsteps of pop singer Kylie Minigue, who launched a successful range of ...
On 16 November 2021, the Denomination of Origin Penedès in Catalunya (DO Penedès) announced an extensive roadmap up to 2030, taking into account sustainability and establishing the region as a high-quality wine producer in Spain. Most immediately, all grapes for DO Penedès wines must be from fully-certified organic vineyards by 2025. While it’s an aggressive timeline, DO Penedès president Joan Huguet told Decanter, ‘Currently around 60% of the vineyards are already certified and our ...
