The best wines of Coquimbo
Discover the best wines of Coquimbo as well as the best winemakers of Coquimbo and estates of Coquimbo to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Coquimbo and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Coquimbo by region
Looking for a good wine of Coquimbo among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Coquimbo. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Coquimbo with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Coquimbo
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Coquimbo
Red wines from the region of Coquimbo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), chinese fried shrimp ravioli or tanjia (lamb shoulder confit).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Coquimbo
On the nose the red wine of the region of Coquimbo. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, minerality or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Coquimbo. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
The best vintages in red wine of Coquimbo
- 1991With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.33/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.33/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Coquimbo
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Carménère
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Grenache
- Petite Sirah
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Coquimbo
A wine route planned in the region of Coquimbo? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Coquimbo.
- Winery Viñedos de Alcohuaz Elqui Valley
- Winery Cavas del Valle Elqui Valley
- Winery Ochotierras Limarí Valley
- Winery Elqui Elqui Valley
- Winery Tabali Limarí Valley
- Winery Mayu Elqui Valley
- Winery Maycas del Limari Limarí Valley
- Winery Falernia Elqui Valley
- Winery Embrujo Andino Choapa Valley
- Winery Tololo Limarí Valley
- Winery Los Molles Limarí Valley
- Winery Maray Limarí Valley
- Winery Thaqui Limarí Valley
- Winery Elki Elqui Valley
- Winery Luna de Oro Limarí Valley
- Winery Prologo Limarí Valley
- Winery Merino Limarí Valley
- Winery Alto Los Andes Family Vineyards Limarí Valley
- Winery Moai Elqui Valley
- Winery Sinfonía al Amanecer Limarí Valley
Discovering the wine region of Coquimbo
The Elqui Valley wine region is located 400 kilometers (250mi) North of the Chilean capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago, at the very southern edge of the Atacama Desert. Its latitude of 29° makes it Chile's northernmost wine region, for now at least; the country's determined wine pioneers are now setting their sights as far north as the Atacama. Traditionally the region focused exclusively on producing Chile's trademark brandy, Pisco, but today Elqui Valley vineyards are producing Bright, intensely Aromatic wines, most notably from Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah.
As might be expected in an arid, largely uninhabited region surrounded by desert, the valley is hot and Dry making irrigation essential in all vineyards here.
The Elqui province is famous for its bright sunshine, pure air and Clear skies as well as a number of astronomical observatories. Vineyards here receive far higher levels of solar radiation than any European wine region, and this seems to translate into the wine style. The vibrant intensity of Elqui Valley wines, when yields and potential Alcohol are kept in check, can be quite remarkable.
The secret to successful viticulture this close to the equator is altitude.
Elqui's vineyards sit up to 2,000 meters (6,550ft) above sea level, which means that the Warm, bright, days are followed by cool, fresh nights. This diurnal temperature variation lengthens the grape growing season, of which allows grapes time to develop intense varietal character, while retaining refreshing levels of acidity.
Wineries all over Chile now focus heavily on the altitude of their vineyards. Altitude has become as much a marketing tool as a key element of terroir.
Great white wines of Coquimbo
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Coquimbo
White wines from the region of Coquimbo go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of traditional tunisian couscous, quiche without eggs or sweet and savoury eggplant/goat tart.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Coquimbo
On the nose the white wine of the region of Coquimbo. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of peach, green apple or lime. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Coquimbo. is a powerful.
The best vintages in white wine of Coquimbo
- 2001With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.84/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Coquimbo
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pedro Ximenez
- Pedro Giménez
- Viognier
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Coquimbo
A wine route planned in the region of Coquimbo? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Coquimbo.
- Winery Dalbosco Limarí Valley
- Winery Tabali Limarí Valley
- Winery Falernia Elqui Valley
- Winery Maycas del Limari Limarí Valley
- Winery Colectivo Mutante Limarí Valley
- Winery Viña Choapa Choapa Valley
- Winery Tierra Seca Elqui Valley
- Winery Cavas del Valle Elqui Valley
- Winery Elki Elqui Valley
- Winery Number One Elqui Valley
- Winery Tololo Limarí Valley
- Winery Sinfonía al Amanecer Limarí Valley
- Winery Merino Limarí Valley
- Winery Caireles Limarí Valley
- Winery Mayu Elqui Valley
- Domaine de Manson Choapa Valley
- Winery Don Aldo Olivier Elqui Valley
- Winery Ochotierras Limarí Valley
- Winery Maray Limarí Valley
- Winery Luna de Oro Limarí 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 sparkling wines of Coquimbo
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Coquimbo
Sparkling wines from the region of Coquimbo go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of atriaux en sauce, veal saltimbocca or autumn duck aiguillette.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Coquimbo
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Coquimbo. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lemon or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or microbio.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Coquimbo
- 2015With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.67/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.62/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Coquimbo
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Moscatel de Alejandría
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Coquimbo
A wine route planned in the region of Coquimbo? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Coquimbo.
- Winery Azur Limarí Valley
- Winery Gemma Limarí Valley
- Winery Maycas del Limari Limarí Valley
- Winery Sensus Limarí Valley
- Winery Viña Francisco de Aguirre Limarí Valley
- Winery Viña Choapa Choapa Valley
The word of the wine: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
Great pink wines of Coquimbo
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Coquimbo
Pink wines from the region of Coquimbo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick meatloaf, lamb tagine with prunes or milanese escalope (italy).
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Coquimbo
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Coquimbo. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit or earth.
The best vintages in pink wine of Coquimbo
- 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.64/5
- 2007With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Coquimbo
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carménère
- Malbec
- Grenache
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Coquimbo
A wine route planned in the region of Coquimbo? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Coquimbo.
- Winery Elqui Elqui Valley
- Winery Tabali Limarí Valley
- Winery Mayu Elqui Valley
- Winery Tololo Limarí Valley
- Winery Omne Limarí Valley
- Winery Dalbosco Limarí Valley
- Winery Falernia Elqui 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.
Great sweet wines of Coquimbo
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Coquimbo
Sweet wines from the region of Coquimbo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, moussaka with spices or pastilla with chicken (moroccan pie with brick sheets).
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Coquimbo
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Coquimbo. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Coquimbo
- 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.95/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
- 1883With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Coquimbo
- Muscatel
- Moscatel de Alejandría
- Moscatel
- Gewürztraminer
- Sémillon
- Muscat of Alexandria
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Coquimbo
A wine route planned in the region of Coquimbo? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Coquimbo.
- Winery Cavas del Valle Elqui Valley
- Winery Prologo Limarí Valley
- Winery Tabali Limarí Valley
- Winery Maray Limarí Valley
- Winery Falernia Elqui Valley
- Winery El Auqui Limarí Valley
The word of the wine: Cutting
A blend of wines from different origins (not to be confused with the assemblage).