Discover the top 100 best red wines of Colchagua Valley of Rapel Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Colchagua Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Chilean powerhouse of bold reds: signature Carménère as red king — opulent and velvety with notes of ripe plum, blackberry, grilled pepper, smoked paprika and a chocolate-spice touch, coated tannins and bursting fruit. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, eucalyptus) is the star complement. Fleshy Syrah, supple Merlot and dense Malbec in reds. DO sub-valley of the Rapel south of Santiago, Mediterranean climate between Andes and Pacific.
Icon wines (Apalta, Los Lingues).
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
red wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, mansaf, or jordanian lamb (jordan) or wild boar stew.
