Discover the top 100 best wines of Colchagua Valley of Rapel Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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).
Structured, tannic reds with a deep, intense ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, spices, pepper and earthy notes. Fine ageing potential with a rustic, authentic character. A traditional component of Irancy AOC in the Yonne, adding colour and structure in blends with Pinot Noir. Indigenous Burgundian variety of the northern Yonne terroirs, with presumed Gaulish origins.
wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef in white wine, lamb stew with melting peppers or steamed pork chops.
