Discover the top 100 best red wines of Rapel Valley of Rapel Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red 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.
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
red 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 pasta bolognese, mouse of lamb with honey and thyme or rabbit with beer.
