To the north of Santiago is the Aconcagua Valley, a small winegrowing area of just 1,098 hectares best-known for its production of red wines. In fact, Aconcagua has earned international prestige as one of Chile’s highest regarded wines. In 2004, Vina Errázuriz’s “Seña”, an iconic Bordeaux-style blend and one of the premier reds of Chile, placed ahead of both Château Lafite and Château Margaux in the Berlin Tasting, a milestone for the Chilean wine industry likened to the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Aconcagua experiences a Mediterranean climate with 8.5 inches of annual rainfall and boast variety of soils dominated by clay and sand in the east and granite and clay in the west. The area is also home to the America’s highest point, Mt. Aconcagua. At 22,828 feet, the snowcapped mountain provides adequate water to the vines below.
The valley also runs along the river that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes and experiences significant Read more »
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Aconcagua on Snooth
October 2012
Salinity greets the nose with apple pie spice with delicate peach, pear and apple fruit. Slight minerality and floral tones. On the palate, it has a wonderful, elegant mouthfeel. Bright fruit flavor and good acid. Crisp yet with creamy flavor nuances. Slight hazelnut influence. Lush, juicy tropical fruits along with stone fruits and a honey... Read More
September 2012
Very good wine. Bubbly. Full of sparkling flavor. Read More
September 2012
This is a really solid bottle for $15. Lots of cherry, blackberry notes, and spice. Good balance and a creamy mouth feel. I am excited to find a bottle this good at this price point. Read More
August 2012
Hey all! I just updated the content for Aconcagua Valley, Chile (http://www.snooth.com/region/chile/aconcagua/) Admittedly, I work for the Wines of Chile (as you may or may not know) but I was just wondering how many of you have had a wine from this area and/or what you think of the wines of region! Looking forward to your feedback :) I'm also h... Read More
August 2012
softness, grape fruits flavour, well balanced with bitterness. Read More
July 2012
Very smooth, tasted black pepper on the finish. Paired with spaghetti. My husband enjoyed as well. Read More
July 2012
Bright and intense on the nose with layers of pineapple, passionfruit and guava notes. This is vibrantly acidic, too acidic for many palates, though it has its place like with ceviche. The fruit is quite ripe with a slightly sweet cashew edge to the pineapple and Meyer lemon fruit on the palate. The finish is a touch short but it does leave the ... Read More
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