The best wines of Central Valley

Discover the best wines of Central Valley as well as the best winemakers of Central Valley and estates of Central Valley to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Central Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Central Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of Central Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Central Valley. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Central Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Central Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Central Valley

Red wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, wild boar leg of 7 hours or chicken colombo.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Central Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Central Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, anise or dark chocolate and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, pepper or black fruits. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Central Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Central Valley

  • 1997With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.33/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Central Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carménère
  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Petite Sirah
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Central Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Central Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Central Valley.

Discovering the wine region of Central Valley

The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.

A wide variety of wine styles and quality can be found in this large area, from many different terroirs. They range from the fashionable (and relatively expensive) Bordeaux-style wines produced in northern Maipo, to the older, more-established vineyards of Maule; from the coastal plains of western Colchagua to the Andean foothills of Puente Alto. With experimentation so popular in the modern wine world, however, it is the newer, cooler-climate areas which are receiving most attention, with the emphasis on the Andean foothills and the river valleys tempered by the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean. The Central Valley is also home to a variety of Grapes, but plantings are dominated by the internationally popular Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Chile's 'icon' grape, Carmenère, is also of importance here, just as Malbec is to Mendoza, on the other side of the Andes. The cooler corners of the Central Valley are being increasingly developed, as winemakers experiment with varieties such as Viognier, Riesling and even Gewurztraminer. Because the area covered is so large and the terrain so varied, the name 'Central Valley' on a label is unlikely to communicate anything specific about the style of wine in the bottle. Also, with a number of independently recognized sub-regions now in place (such as Colchagua and Cachapoal), most wines of any quality are able to specify their sub-region of origin rather than the Generic Central Valley.

Great white wines of Central Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Central Valley

White wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of apple cake, shrimp in coconut milk or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Central Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Central Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, orange blossom or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of meyer lemon, floral or orange zest. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Central Valley. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Central Valley

  • 2020With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.71/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Central Valley

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Moscato
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Moscatel Galego

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Central Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Central Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Central Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel

From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.

Great sparkling wines of Central Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Central Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of paella josé style, beetroot chips or asian style fish papillote (very healthy).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Central Valley

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Central Valley. often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit, yeast or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, dried fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Central Valley. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Central Valley

  • 2001With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 1885With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.62/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Central Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Moscato
  • Riesling
  • Cinsault
  • Tinta del Pais

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Central Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Central Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Central Valley.

The word of the wine: Maccabeo

See macabeu.

Great pink wines of Central Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Central Valley

Pink wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, lamb kleftiko (greek) or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Central Valley

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Central Valley. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or black fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Central Valley

  • 2020With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.71/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Central Valley

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Zinfandel
  • Cinsault
  • Moscato

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Central Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Central Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Central Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Muscat of Alexandria

Great sweet wines of Central Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Central Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of sophie's tuna cake, bouillabaisse like in marseille or original francesinha (portugal).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Central Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Central Valley. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, earth or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, non oak or microbio.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Central Valley

  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Central Valley

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Moscato
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Central Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Central Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Central Valley.

The word of the wine: Harvesting and handling

In Champagne, a winegrower who makes his own vintages exclusively from grapes grown on his own property.

Great natural sweet wines of Central Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Central Valley

Natural sweet wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Central Valley

  • 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Central Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Central Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Central Valley.

    Discover the grape variety: Merlot

    Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

    News from the vineyard of Central Valley

    At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy

    Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

    A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

    This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

    Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG

    On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

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