Discover the top 100 best wines of Central Valley of Central Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Central Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Heart of Chile's wine country (Maipo, Rapel, Curicó, Maule), ideal Mediterranean climate between the Andes and the Pacific, gravelly alluvial soils. Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature king red (~30% of plantings): structured and deep with blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, eucalyptus and a peppery touch, firm tannins. Carmenère Chilean signature with herbaceous and spiced notes. Supple Merlot, full-bodied Syrah.
Opulent Chardonnay and crisp Sauvignon. Unbeatable value.
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of spaghetti bolognese, lamb tagine with honey and onions or veal escalope with lemon sauce.
