Chile - Grape Varieties and Winemaking
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Black grape varieties of Chile
- Cabernet Sauvignon (by far)
- Merlot
- Carmenere
- Pais
- Syrah
- experiments with Mediterranean grape varieties > Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre
White grape varieties of Chile
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- experiments with aromatic varieties > Muscat, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztaminer
Sauvignon Blanc in Chile
- Most planted white grape variety
- best in cooler areas (Limari, Casablanca, San Antonio)
- good quality:
- high acidity
- flavours range from citrus to tropical
- sometimes hint of wet stones or herbaceous character
- sometimes lees contact and oak ageing to increase complexity
- large amounts of good quality, inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc are also made in the Central Valley
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