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To the north of Itata, but just 200km South of Santiago, is the Curico Valley, a large, diverse valley with 1,484 hectares under vine. Over 30 different grape varieties can be found here, but most notably are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah.

The valley’s modern history begins in the 1970’s when Miguel Torres first explored the area and introduced the first stainless steel tank to Chile. This encouraged a flurry of foreign investment which led to increased plantings and exploration of suitable grape varieties for the area. Curico boasts a Mediterranean climate, though it is shielded from the ocean’s influence by Chile’s coastal range.

Because of this, the conditions on the valley floor and on the Andes Mountains play an important role as the plantings are spread across these areas. Soils are composed of clay, sand, and decomposed granite which, combined with the climate, make it an ideal region for Sauvignon Blanc and powerful red wines.

– Description from Constance Chamberlain

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Montes Merlot Colchagua Valley Alpha (2004)

Winery: Montes
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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WineFlyer

1) Excellent Crimson Red Bright ruby Colour. Good Legs 2) Bouquet of Plum, Spice and Red berries and chocolate 3) Palate: Soft with Plum, spice and hint of strawberry, Cherry and mint. Good hint of Oak and Tobacco. 4) V well balanced with Excellent ...

Castillo de Molina Cabernet Sauvignon Lontué Valley Reserva Viña San Pedro S.a (2006)

Winery: Castillo de Molina
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Lontué Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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rar8888

I picked this up for $7 at my local wine store and it is a wonderful find. There are lots of bright red cherry flavors, vanilla and leather notes. I am very impressed with this wine for the price.

Alpha Apalta Vineyard Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley (2008)

Winery: Montes
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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joebernardinoATyahoo

Nice cab, maybe a bit overpriced at $18. Oak, blackberry, firm tannins provide a smooth finish with a bit of eucalyptus. A little anise, vanilla, and bitter herbs in the background (made me think of Zwack Unicum). Maybe needs more time in the bottle. I...

San Pedro 'Castillo de Molina' Sauvignon Blanc Elqui Valley Chile (2010)

Winery: Viña San Pedro
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Molina
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Color: White Wines
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Jake Pippin

This is a fantastic wine for under $15. The grapes are grown in Chile's Elqui valley, which is one of the most northern limits of production in Chile. The slight minerality on the nose gives way to a wine of rich depth. The battonage process on this wi...

Castillo de Molina Pinot Noir Reserva Vina San Ped Curico Valley Lontue Valley Chile

Winery: Castillo de Molina
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Molina
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Table Wines
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rhill2990

I liked this Pinot. This is a nice fruit forward Pinot. I will be looking for this one again.

Montes Red Bordeaux Blend Colchagua Valley Alpha M (2008)

Winery: Montes
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Damson plums, dried flowers, dried herbs old leather and medicinal tinged aromas of mint and licorice fill the glass along with a touch of VA. Decidedly supple if still bright in the mouth, the tannins have really integrated very well here leaving lots...

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Alpha Apalta Vineyard Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley
Winery: Montes
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Cuban Style Marinated Steak

Lively citrus flavors and piquant seasonings combine to create this Cuban influenced marinade for steak. Read more »

Aurelio Montes Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Montes
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Miguel Torres Finca Weine Manso de Velasco Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Don Miguel Torres
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Slow-Cooker Cola Pulled Pork and Carnitas Rice Bowls | Make Ahead Mondays

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Castillo de Molina Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Castillo de Molina
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Molina
Type: Table Wines

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Cider-Braised Spicy Pork Stew

A warm and spicy combination of apples, Brussels spouts, butternut squash with cider-braised pork, chicken broth and original Tabasco sauce.  A comfy crock-pot recipe. Read more »

Aresti Estate Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Aresti
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Montreal Peppered Steak

Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning is an easy way to give steak restaurant quality flavor. Read more »

Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Viña San Pedro (Santiago, CL)
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Lontué Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Slow-Cooked Carne Adovada

Chez Panisse Co-Chef David Tanis calls this pork recipe, from his book Heart of the Artichoke , “the pork of your dreams.” We concur. Dried red chiles are rehydrated and puréed into a thick, spicy ... Read more »

Echeverria "Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva" Molina
Winery: Viña Echeverría
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Molina
Type: Table Wines

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Mojo Marinated Pork Cubano (Lechon Asado)

Chef Randy Zweiban of Chicago’s Nacional 27 makes this recipe as part of his Cuban Christmas menu, but you should serve it anytime you feel like being adventurous. What to buy: Dried chile molid... Read more »

Junta Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve
Winery: Junta
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Roasted Rack of Lamb

Roasted racks of lamb are the ultimate dinner-party dish, with a wow factor that’s easy to achieve since many butchers sell the racks frenched and ready to go. Chef Neal Fraser of Grace and BLD res... Read more »

Castillo de Molina Cab Sauv
Winery: Castillo de Molina
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley » Molina

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Zesty Red Wine and Herb Steak

Dazzle your guests with this delicious red wine-marinated steak. Read more »

San Nicolas Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva Sophia
Winery: San Nicolas
Region: Chile » Central Valley » Curico Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Rack of Lamb in a Mustard-Pepper Crust

Rack of lamb, the most elegant cut of lamb available, may be "frenched" (rib ends left on) or have rib ends trimmed off. Either way, it will be delicious-- just be sure not to overcook (not beyond ... Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Curico Valley View all

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Carmenère

    History of the grape: Carmenère was once widely planted in Bordeaux’s Medoc for its deep color and unique gaminess. I...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

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  • Aresti

    Aresti Wine of Chile is a family-owned winery that was founded in 1951, when Vicente Aresti and h...

  • Castillo de Molina

    Castillo de Molina a reserve wine with an excellent history of quality and innovation that invite...

  • Viña Echeverría

    I have fallen in LOVE with the reds out of this vineyard in the Cohchugua Valley of Chile. Their ...

  • Montes

    One of Chile’s most renowned winemakers – Auriello Montes Sr. – blazed the path of bringing his...

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Curico Valley on Snooth

  • Viña Santa Rita Merlot Rapel Valley 120 2008

    April 2010

    Viña Santa Rita Merlot Rapel Valley 120 2008

    Snoothrank:

    Not sure about this wine. I tried it the first glass on one day and liked it. Then the next night (sealed as I normally do with my wine) and it was a totally different wine - not in a good way. I have a second bottle to try again but with so many other good buys out there I am not inclined to put this on the to buy again list.And had the second ... Read More

    Wine review by anstett


  • San Nicolas 'Sophia' Cab 2007

    April 2010

    San Nicolas 'Sophia' Cab 2007

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    on price this is a suprise. the benefit to a good wine from Chile is the suprising taste for the value and this does not dissapoint. this is a producer to keep your eye on as I am sure there will be interesting things ahead!!!! a must try and a good introduction if you have never tried a a wine from Chile! Read More

    Wine review by wine o new york


  • Miguel Torres Gran Reserva 2003

    April 2010

    Miguel Torres Gran Reserva 2003

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    Spectacular cabernet sauvignon. wonderful color, soft to the palate, but long aromas and great balance. Read More

    Wine review by vino argentino


  • Aurelio Montes Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

    April 2010

    Aurelio Montes Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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    No written review

    Wine review by dombac


  • 58242 Echeverria Sauvignon Blanc 2009

    April 2010

    58242 Echeverria Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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    I first tried this in-store, out of a little plastic cup, on a Friday night after a long week of grueling officework. I was not expecting to like a sauvignon blanc anything. I wanted red. Then this aroma -- a vegetable aroma, but very crisp, fresh, hit my nose. I tasted. At first, "pear" appeared ... but no. It's green pepper picked fresh from t... Read More

    Wine review by calleighpat


  • Miguel Torres Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Vale Do Curico 2000

    April 2010

    Miguel Torres Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Vale Do Curico 2000

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    No written review

    Wine review by FernandoCabada


  • 58242 Echeverria Sauvignon Blanc 2009

    March 2010

    58242 Echeverria Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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    One of the best sauvignon blanc values on the market. This and the fournier sauvignon blanc are the best under $10. Read More

    Wine review by JNazarian


  • Sierra Grande Merlot 2007

    March 2010

    Sierra Grande Merlot 2007

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    Deep colour, ripe plum and berry fruit aromas. Warm and supple on the palate with rich fruit and soft tannins. The wine has a silky texture with juicy upfront fruit and followed through with a good tannic backbone, black liquorice and berry fruit to finish. Enjoy with a good steak or piece of rare lamb. This wine definitely goes on the 'must hav... Read More

    Wine review by peterevans


  • Castillo de Molina Pinot Noir Reserva 2007

    March 2010

    Castillo de Molina Pinot Noir Reserva 2007

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    Wine review by trifonzarezan


  • Concha Y Toro Sauvignon Blanc Valle del Maule Late Harvest 2005

    March 2010

    Concha Y Toro Sauvignon Blanc Valle del Maule Late Harvest 2005

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    Great sweet, but not syrupy dessert wine. Good with or without desserts or sweets. Very fruit forward and full of honey tastes. Don't chill it too much, the crisp fruit flavors come through better if only slightly chilled. Read More

    Wine review by wnelvrs


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