The best wines of Colchagua Valley

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

Top wines of Colchagua Valley by region

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

Great red wines of Colchagua Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Colchagua Valley

Red wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or valencian paella - family recipe.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Colchagua Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Colchagua Valley. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Colchagua Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Colchagua Valley

  • 2005With an average score of 4.51/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.46/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.46/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Colchagua Valley

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

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Colchagua Valley

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

Discovering the wine region of Colchagua Valley

The wine region of Colchagua Valley is located in the region of Rapel Valley of Central Valley of Chile. We currently count 487 estates and châteaux in the of Colchagua Valley, producing 2420 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Great white wines of Colchagua Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Colchagua Valley

White wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms, rabbit with kriek and cherries or quick salmon and zucchini lasagna.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Colchagua Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Colchagua Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Colchagua Valley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Colchagua Valley

  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Colchagua Valley

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Viognier
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Colchagua Valley

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

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

Great sparkling wines of Colchagua Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Colchagua Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of spaghetti carbonara, gratin of ravioli with salmon or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Colchagua Valley

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Colchagua Valley. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Colchagua Valley

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.57/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Colchagua Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Moscatel
  • Carménère

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Colchagua Valley

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

The word of the wine: Bleeding

Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.

Great pink wines of Colchagua Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Colchagua Valley

Pink wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of cornish pasties, lamb sweetbreads with white wine and sorrel cream or thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Colchagua Valley

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

The best vintages in pink wine of Colchagua Valley

  • 2001With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2000With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.62/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Colchagua Valley

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Colchagua Valley

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

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). 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 small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sweet wines of Colchagua Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Colchagua Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Colchagua Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of capellini with prosciutto, sea bream fillets with capers or julienne fillets in coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Colchagua Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Colchagua 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 Colchagua Valley. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Colchagua Valley

  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Colchagua Valley

  • Sémillon
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carménère

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Colchagua Valley

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

The word of the wine: Bâtonnage

A very old technique that has come back into fashion in modern oenology, which consists of shaking the white wine in the barrels at the end of fermentation, or after fermentation, with a stick or a flail, in order to suspend the fine lees composed of yeasts at the end of their activity. This process is sometimes used for red wines.

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