The best wines of Loncomilla Valley

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

Top wines of Loncomilla Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of Loncomilla Valley of Central Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Loncomilla 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 Loncomilla Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Loncomilla Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Loncomilla Valley

Red wines from the region of Loncomilla Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, tagliatelle with shrimps or pork cheeks with cider and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Loncomilla Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Loncomilla Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Loncomilla Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.83/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carignan
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carménère

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Loncomilla Valley

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

Discovering the wine region of Loncomilla Valley

The wine region of Loncomilla Valley is located in the region of Maule Valley of Central Valley of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gillmore or the Domaine Cremaschi Furlotti produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Loncomilla Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Loncomilla Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, vegetal or floral.

In the mouth of Loncomilla Valley is a powerful. We currently count 33 estates and châteaux in the of Loncomilla Valley, producing 183 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Loncomilla Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

Great white wines of Loncomilla Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Loncomilla Valley

White wines from the region of Loncomilla Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of braised (green) cabbage, cream and tuna quiche or nanie's diced ham quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Loncomilla Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Loncomilla Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Loncomilla Valley. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.49/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.46/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.43/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.36/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Loncomilla Valley

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

Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.

Great pink wines of Loncomilla Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Loncomilla Valley

Pink wines from the region of Loncomilla Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, saddle of venison with fresh cream or marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Loncomilla Valley

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Loncomilla Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.44/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.42/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.36/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.22/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Loncomilla Valley

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

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Loncomilla Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Loncomilla Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce, apple pie or tomatoes stuffed with sausage meat.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Loncomilla Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Loncomilla Valley. often reveals types of flavors of earth.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • 2011With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Loncomilla Valley

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Loncomilla Valley

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

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News from the vineyard of Loncomilla Valley

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