The best wines of South

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

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Top wines of South by region

Looking for a good wine of South among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of South. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of South with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of South

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of South

Red wines from the region of South go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, pasta with eggplant or roast veal with black olives.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of South

On the nose the red wine of the region of South. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, ash or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, blackberry or strawberries. In the mouth the red wine of the region of South. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of South

  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of South

  • Cinsault
  • Carménère
  • Pais
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of South

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

Discovering the wine region of South

Malleco Valley is a Southern wine-growing region in Chile, some 540 kilometers (340 miles) south of the capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago, in the Malleco province. The region is particularly challenging to Grape growers because of its marginal Climate, high rainfall and Short growing season, but the crisp, fresh wines produced here from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. are beginning to attract international attention. The wine industry in Malleco Valley is still in its embryonic stages, and there is less than 40 hectares (100 acres) under Vine here.

Most vineyards lie around the town of Traiguén, just south of the Bío Bío Valley; a large portion of these belong to the Viña Aquitania wine estate of Maipo Valley. The cold climate here approaches the extreme of what is suitable for winemaking, and the relatively short growing season limits what varieties growers are able to Plant in Malleco Valley. The high rainfall – 1300 millimeters (51 inches) a year – is a far cry from the semi-arid Cabernet Sauvignon heartlands in the North of Chile such as Aconcagua or the warmer, drier parts of the Central Valley region, and growers must plan accordingly. On the positive side vineyards enjoy more hours of sunlight than in more northerly regions, and the nights are considerably cooler than the days.

This diurnal temperature variation slows the ripening period of the grapes, and as a result the wines of Malleco Valley have a fresh, racy Acidity that complements their Varietal character. Malleco Valley's red clay and sandy soils are volcanic in origin and are reasonably well drained – essential, given the area's high levels of rainfall. The lack of water held in the ground means that the vines have to work harder for hydration, and as a consequence will develop less energy-sapping foliage and lower yields of grapes. The wines produced from these grapes have more-concentrated flavors and excellent structure.

Great white wines of South

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of South

White wines from the region of South go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of beef tagine with vegetables, skate with vinegar and capers or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of South

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

The best vintages in white wine of South

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.94/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of South

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Moscatel
  • Corinto Nero

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of South

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

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 South

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of South

Sparkling wines from the region of South go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of veal cutlets with savoy tomme, tuna pizza or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of South

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of South. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of South

  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.54/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of South

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Cinsault
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Corinto Nero

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of South

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

The word of the wine: Lightning

Large capacity barrel.

Great pink wines of South

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of South

Pink wines from the region of South go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tenderloin with chorizo and peppers, gloom and doom or adapted vietnamese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of South

On the nose the pink wine of the region of South. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in pink wine of South

  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of South

  • Cinsault
  • Pinot Noir
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of South

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

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 sweet wines of South

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of South

Sweet wines from the region of South go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, rice with milk or tartiflette.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of South

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of South. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of South

  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.72/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of South

  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Riesling
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Cinsaut
  • Pais
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of South

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

    The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)

    Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.

    Great natural sweet wines of South

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    Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of South

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

    The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of South

    • Moscatel de Alejandría

    Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

    Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

    News from the vineyard of South

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    Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’

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    Cornas & St-Péray 2020: report and top-scoring wines

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