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.
Intense, fruity reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with characteristically very high acidity, with signature aromas of red fruits (black cherry, morello), ripe plum, spices, violet and Piedmontese balsamic notes. Star of Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba DOC, also exported to Argentina (Mendoza) and California. Italian black variety, the third most planted red grape in Italy, originating from Piedmont.
wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, couscous of meat and fish or chicken and sausage stew with carrots.
