Top 100 wines of Coquimbo
Discover the top 100 best wines of Coquimbo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Coquimbo and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Coquimbo
Chile's northernmost wine region (600 km north of Santiago), covering the Elqui, Limarí and Choapa valleys under a semi-desert climate cooled by the Pacific Camanchaca fog and the Andes. Syrah is the flagship red — intense blackcurrant, blackberry, black pepper, olive and a mineral-saline altitude edge, fine tannins and elegant freshness. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Taut Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with citrus notes.
Birthplace of Pisco (16th century). Sunny, mineral identity.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Coquimbo
wines from the region of Coquimbo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cicadas at the chib, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or fillet of venison.
