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Old or New World wine-producing country? Its first grapevines were planted as early as the 1500s. European immigrants brought more varieties, particularly from Bordeaux, to Chile in the 1800s. Until the 1990s, most of the country\u2019s wine was consumed locally. As Chilean winemakers started exporting more wine, the world noticed both the quality and value of Chile wines.
\nWith 4,300 kilometers of coastline along the Pacific Ocean, Chile produces wines that are both fruit-forward factor and herbaceous.
\nCabernet Sauvignon might be Chile\u2019s most important red variety, but Carmenere is the country\u2019s niche grape (98% of the world\u2019s Carmen\u00e8re is grown there). As for white wines, Sauvignon blanc has become increasingly popular and performs well when grown close to the cool Pacific; Chardonnay is also ubiquitous in Chile.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14261″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
One of the oldest vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere in Chile. The oldest plots were planted between 1915 and 1920; the stocks were imported from France at the end of the 19th century. A unique, century-old vineyard with 40 hectares of pied franc, with vines averaging 80-years-old.<\/p>\n
Enclaved in the Colchagua Valley, near the town of Santa Cruz, Clos Apalta has a micro-climate which is significantly distinct from the general climate of Chile. It could be called semi-Mediterranean, with winter rains and a long, dry summer; weather conditions that allow the grapes to reach optimum maturity. The extreme thermal oscillation favors the accumulation of anthocyanins which creates the deep, rich color of the wines.<\/p>\n
In 1994, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet acquired this property. Their ambition was to produce an exceptional wine and to pave the way for the qualitative development of the country’s fine wines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
“Aromatic and herbal nose of thyme, bay leaves, currants, blackberries, licorice and pomelo pith. Medium-bodied with a fleshy, delicious and open palate. Ripe tannins. Plush and caressing finish. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling, 95 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 49% Carmenere, 30% Merlot, 18% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14268,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n