The wine region of Aconcagua in Chile

The wine region of Aconcagua in Chile

Northernmost Chilean wine regions, includes two valleys of the Aconcagua Valley and Casablanca Valley, the first, the Aconcagua valley is relatively flat, ranging from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean, this great wide valley 4 km, is surrounded by high mountains from 1500 to 1800 meters.

These vineyards are equipped with equipment more modern.

With a climate similar to Mediterranean, hot and dry, with some difference of temperature between night and day. Aconcagua Valley is the hottest Chilean region capable of giving some good wines.

It is suitable for the production of red, like cabernet sauvignon, which gives a quality wine, planted on a circle of limestone hills.

While the vast majority of Chilean vineyards are established on the plains with fertile soil, the vines here occupy the hills, whose returns are less important, with a better grapes. quality

Among the varieties grown in this valley apart from the Cabernet Sauvignon have some Pinot Noir, Merlot Carmenére, Sangiovese, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,and some blend wines from Red and White grapes .

Northwest of Santiago,

The smaller of the two valleys, the Casablanca Valley, closer to the Pacific Ocean, has winds of the cool, moist ocean, with a denser plantings, it is surrounded by rolling hills that do not exceed 400 meters altitude

Between Santiago and Valparaiso, this promising valley is too far from the Andes to be able to economically benefit from its water.

It has managed to grow, recently, as drilling of wells tapping the aquifer. The soil is poor and sandy. But with a cool breeze from the ocean that slows the ripening of the grapes, which retains so much better aromas.

The harvest started a month later than in most other regions of Chile.

This land is ideal for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Aconcagua

The fertility of these valleys are among the largest in Chile for agriculture, farming and fruit growing. As the vine valley of Aconcagua is also one of the most important centers of traditional rural festivals.

Located east of the region of Valparaiso, Aconcagua Valley is the last of valleys extending Atacama to Valparaiso, between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean

It is part of the great natural wealth of Chile. 80 km north of Santiago, Aconcagua Valley, is irrigated by the river of the same name, which flows into the Pacific up to Concon, north of Valparaiso.

Throughout the valley, were able to discover small villages, rich in history and traditions, not forgetting, visit the Serrania del Ciprés. At the heart of the valley, the Bellavista, mountainous backdrop.

Just 100 km from Santiago, San Francisco park of Los Andes, recent private initiative dedicated to conservation, offers opportunities for fly fishing for experts and amateurs, horse riding, excursions and paragliding are also available.

Aconcagua, the highest peak of the Andes and dubbed the "Colossus of America", is located in Argentina, eight miles from the Chilean border. It rises at an altitude of 6962 meters and dominates a vast provincial park protecting animal species typical of the Cordillera, particularly the Andean condor.