Overview
Chile's most prestigious cool-climate appellation. Pacific fog rolls through gaps in the coastal range every morning, cooling the valley dramatically. Chardonnay achieves Burgundian elegance and Sauvignon Blanc rivals Marlborough for freshness and precision. Concha y Toro's Amelia and Viña Mar are benchmarks.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green
- Nose
- Citrus, Green apple, Lemon curd, Flint and Chalk.
- Palate
- Chile's cool-climate answer to Chablis and Marlborough. Generally light-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
ChardonnaySauvignon BlancPinot Noir
Aromas And Notes
CitrusGreen appleLemon curdWhite peachPassionfruitFlintChalkWhite flowersCitrus zestToastButterHoney
Terroir
Cool maritime — Pacific fog and cold Humboldt Current create Burgundy-like conditions at 33°S.
Decomposed graniteSandy loamClay loam
Food Pairings
CevicheGrilled congrioChupe de centolla (crab chowder)Fresh goat's cheese
Notable Producers
- Concha y Toro (Amelia), founded 1883 - Amelia Chardonnay
- Viña Errázuriz, founded 1870 - Wild Ferment Chardonnay