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Discover the Wines of Chile

Casablanca is Chile’s pioneering cool climate, coastal wine region. Warm days and the Pacific breeze create the ultimate environment for Chile’s top Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.

- Fred Dexheimer, MS

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Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Aresti "A" Series cabernet sauvignon 2005
Aresti Reserve cabernet sauvignon 2004
Caliterra Tribute chardonnay 2005
Caliterra Tribute cabernet sauvignon 2005
Caliterra Reserva sauvignon blanc 2006
Caliterra Tribute Malbec 2005
Caliterra Tribute Malbec 2005
Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre cabernet sauvignon 2005
Casa Lapostolle cabernet sauvignon 2005

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Welcome to iSante’s eKnowledge portal that’s all about the Wines of Chile! Travel with us month-to-month as we explore the country’s four DO regions (inclusive of Chile’s 14 valleys,) cutting-edge viticulture and winemaking practices and, of course, the premium wines of the country. From here forward, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn about Chile like you never have before. Whether it’s the advanced winemaking technologies, the distinct microclimates throughout the country, or the eclectic cultural influence on Chilean wine, there is no doubt this country produces some of the most diverse and quality wines in the world.

Latest News

April 12, 2012 03:01 PM
Laura Fasy

Over 30 Guild of Sommeliers members attended the Wines of Chile Master Class at Corkbuzz Wine Studio in New York City led by Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer.

March 21, 2012 01:08 PM

Master Sommelier and Wines of Chile Educator Fred Dexheimer will be hosting a series of “Chile Terroir Master Classes” where he will lead a detailed tasting with four of Chile’s most important grape varieties.

March 21, 2012 12:28 PM
Laura Fasy

Wines of Chile to introduce and promote the technological advances being made to its Facebook game, ‘Terroir Hunting’, a game that allows participants to virtually experience what it takes to produce your own Chilean Wines.

March 20, 2012 12:05 PM
Laura Fasy

Wines of Chile appoint brand ambassador for New York Metro area for both on and off-premise accounts.

March 12, 2012 05:38 PM
Laura Fasy

The Wines of Chile joined in the festivities at the 12th annual World of Pinot Noir, held in Shell Beach, CA.

January 17, 2012 08:13 PM

For the third consecutive year, a Syrah took home the Best in Show distinction, an honor awarded to  Tamaya Winemaker’s Selection 2010 Syrah.

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The Choapa Valley, though small, with only 96 hectares under vine, is a wine region that’s gaining in notoriety.

Over the past twenty years, Chilean wineries and winemakers have been discovering new and interesting terroir and microclimates. Among these areas are the two of the most Southern-reaching areas of Chile, the Malleco and Bío Bío Valleys.

The Itata and Curico Valleys are, in general, two of the lesser-known valleys of the country, but it is within these areas that one will find some of the greatest history and diversity.

Aconcagua, though small, is well-recognized as one of Chile’s premier regions for wine-growing with a prominent past helping to set the wines of Chile on the map.

Reaching far to the north of Chile are the Limari and Elqui Valleys whose climate, despite being so close to the equator, are classified as cool climate growing areas.

Maule is Chile’s largest winegrowing region, with over 31 thousand hectares under vine, and is also one of country’s oldest and most diverse valleys.

The area of San Antonio was once primarily a shipping port known for its seafood, not produce, but in recent years, the valley has made itself known as one of Chile’s most expressive cool climate wine regions.

Nestled in the center of the Central Valley are two valleys Colchagua and Cachapoal, that, together, make up the Rapel Valley. 

Almaviva winery began in 1997 when the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild recognized the potential of Chilean terroir and entered into an agreement with Don Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Concha y Toro, a premier Chilean producer.

Casablanca Valley, Chile’s premier cool-climate coastal region, offers wine lovers an elegant style of wine that’s uniquely indicative of the area.

Over the past few decades, Chilean winemakers have been paying increased attention to the terroir of each valley in Chile.

Southwest of Santiago lies the Maipo Valley, arguably the most famous wine producing region in Chile and it is also one of the largest totaling over 10,000 hectares of area under vine.

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The story of Chilean wine begins over 450 years ago when Spanish settlers first arrived in Santiago.

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