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 shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), rabbit good woman or tunisian tagine.

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 rice with milk, arroz de marisco or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

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

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Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

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 veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of paupiettes of veal, leeks with ham and béchamel sauce or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.

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.

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 3.75/5
  • 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
  • Riesling
  • Cinsault
  • Tinta del Pais
  • Chenin Blanc

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: Maderised

Term used to designate oxidized wines in reference to Madeira wines.

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 monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or ramen (noodle) soup.

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: 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.

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 grilled sea bass with herbs, mussels with curry or thai green curry.

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

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The word of the wine: Persistence

Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.

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: Sémillon

    Sémillon blanc 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. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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