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.
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