The best wines of Rapel Valley

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

Top wines of Rapel Valley by region

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

Great red wines of Rapel Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rapel Valley

Red wines from the region of Rapel Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or marinade for chicken brochettes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rapel Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Rapel Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, thyme or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or coffee. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rapel Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Rapel Valley

  • 2016With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.99/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rapel Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carménère
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rapel Valley

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

Discovering the wine region of Rapel Valley

Rapel Valley is a large wine-producing region in Chile's Central Valley. Made up of the Colchagua and Cachapoal valleys, the area produces roughly a quarter of all Chilean wine. The Warm, Dry region makes a wide range of wine styles, ranging from everyday wines to some of Chile's most expensive and prestigious offerings. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenère are the most important grape varieties planted here.

In general terms, Rapel Valley wines are produced primarily from red varieties, but there are some plantings of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Plantings of Malbec are also on the rise, presumably seeking the success enjoyed by this variety in Mendoza, just the other side of the Andes. Rapel Valley runs directly South for 60 miles (100km) from the edges of Maipo Valley to the furthest edge of the Colchagua province. Flanked on both sides by mountain ranges – the Andes and the Coastal Range – Rapel Valley is sheltered from the cold influences of the Pacific Ocean.

The region takes its name from the Rapel River, a confluence of the Tinguiririca and the Cachapoal, whose courses divide the valley into two sub-regions, Colchagua Valley in the south and Cachapoal Valley in the North. As is the case in most Chilean wine regions, the river is a vital resource, bringing fresh, mineral-rich meltwater down from the upper Andes. Rapel Valley's two sub-regions are quite distinct from each other. In Cachapoal Valley, the best vineyards can be found primarily in the east, where the Andean foothills provide a well-drained, sheltered location for viticulture.

Great white wines of Rapel Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rapel Valley

White wines from the region of Rapel Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of country cabbage, risotto with fresh salmon and zucchini or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rapel Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Rapel Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, floral or mango and sometimes also flavors of banana, kiwi or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rapel Valley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Rapel Valley

  • 2017With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.52/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.52/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rapel Valley

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Grigio

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rapel Valley

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Rapel Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Rapel Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Rapel Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal chop with rosemary, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or stuffed cabbage leaves.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Rapel Valley

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Rapel Valley. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Rapel Valley

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.62/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rapel Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Moscatel
  • Carménère

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Rapel Valley

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The word of the wine: Dismantling

After devatting, the pomace is removed from the tank. If this operation is carried out manually, it is important to ventilate the vat well to avoid the risk of accidents due to the presence of carbon dioxide.

Great pink wines of Rapel Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rapel Valley

Pink wines from the region of Rapel Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, shoulder of lamb with a spoon or coral lentil salad.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rapel Valley

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rapel Valley. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, earth or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, pink grapefruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Rapel Valley

  • 2019With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rapel Valley

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carménère
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsaut

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rapel Valley

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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 sweet wines of Rapel Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rapel Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Rapel Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of seafood lasagna, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or crozets with courgettes and goat cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Rapel Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Rapel Valley. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Rapel Valley. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Rapel Valley

  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.66/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rapel Valley

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Viognier
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rapel Valley

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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 Rapel Valley

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

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

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Rapel 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 Rapel Valley

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

    Discover the grape variety: Viognier

    White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

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