MundoVino Portfolio Book

Wine Regions Of Chile

Leyda Valley Lay-Duh

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Chilean Coastal Range, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Leyda Valley has a distinctly cool, maritime climate with moderate, rainy winters, dry summers and a unique influence from the sea. Sea breezes and ocean mist carried by the Humboldt Current have a tempering effect on the otherwise hot summers of this latitude. Evening fog moves into the vineyards and dissipates in the early morning, with clear days, lots of sunlight and low relative humidity. These climate characteristics, similar to Sonoma Coast, allow grape ripening to take place at a slower pace, prompting a balanced development of aromas, fruit flavors, and the perfect equilibrium of sugar, acidity and pH in the wines. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir make up 80 percent of the 4,269 acres of vineyards in this valley.

Maule Valley MOW-Lay

Situated 155 miles south of Santiago, this valley is the largest and amongst the oldest in all of Chile. The alluvial, clay and sandy soils of this valley mingle with the Mediterranean climate to create an excellent environment for the growth of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenere. Nearly 36,000 acres of this predominately red growing region are planted for Cabernet Sauvignon.

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