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1. CHILEAN WINE

2. WHAT IS WINE?
Wine is an alcoholic beverage made with the fermented juice of grapes; mostly
wine grapes which differ from regular table grapes. some people typically
associate wine solely with grapes but technically it can be also produced from
different fruits like apple, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.
However, grapes have become the standard for wines for two main reason.
First a specefic acid found in grapes preserves the juice for decades or even
centuries. Second, unlike other fruits grapes contain higher levels of sugar that
translate to a stronger wine.

3. TYPES OF WINE
Red
Dessert
SparklingWhite
FortifiedRosé

4. HISTORY OF CHILEAN WINE
Spanish conolized Chile in 16th century and they started producing wines in small
scale.
In 19th century various French vines started enterering the country.
In 20th centuary many French migrated to the country bringing more knowledge about
wine culture.
Today, Fifth largest exporter and seventh largest producers of wines in the world.
The most common grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Camenere, Chardonney.

5. COMMON WINE GRAPES
VARIETIES IN CHILE
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carménère
Zinfandel
Petite Sirah
Cabernet franc
Pinot noir
Syrah and more
RED WINE GRAPES WHITE WINE GRAPES
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon vert
Sémillon
Riesling
Viognier
Torontel and more

6. THE MOST COMMON WINE
GRAPES IN CHILE
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in
Chile these days. It is a red wine grape.
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon

7. Merlot Grape
Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety.
Merlot is one of the primary grapes used making
of red wine.
Chilean Merlot Wines

8. Carménère Grape
Carménère is a dark-skinned grape variety used
to produce deep red wines.
Chilean Carménère Wines

9. Chardonney Grape
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety
used in the production of white wine.
Chilean Chardonney Wines

10. Pacific
O
cean
Atacama Region
Coquimbo
Region
Southern Chile
Region
Central Valley
Region
Aconcagua
Region
WINE REGIONS OF
CHILE

11. Atacama Region
Divided into two wine-producing sub regions:
Copiapó and Huasco
Primarily known for Pisco and Table grapes
In 1950s wine began to be produced on a small scale
Famous wine from this region are, Vino Copiapino
(Copiapó's Wine), and Pajarete wine
Pajarete Wine
Copiapó Valley
Huasco Valley

12. Coquimbo Region
Divided into three wine-producing sub regions: Elqui
Valley, Limarí Valley and Choapa Valley.
Some of the most popular wine grapes in this region are
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Chardonney,
Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wines from Coquimbo Region
Elqui Valley
Limarí Valley
Choapa Valley

13. Aconcagua Region
Divided into two wine-producing sub regins: Aconcagua
and Casablanca Valley.
Most popular wine grapes found in this region: Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Carmenere, Syrah, Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay
Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
Wines from Aconcagua Region

14. Central Valley Region
Divided into three wine-producing sub regins: Maipo
Valley, the Rapel Valley, the Curicó Valley and the Maule
Valley.
Most popular wine grapes found in this region: Cabernet
Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay.
Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curicó Valley
Maule ValleyWines from Central Valley Region

15. Southern Chile Region
Divided into three wine-producing sub regins: Itata Valley,
the Bío Bío Valley and the Malleco Valley
Types of wine grapes found in this valley are: Pinot Noir,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonney, Cabernet Sauvignon. Itata Valley
Bío Bío Valley
Malleco Valley
Wines from Southern Chile Region

16. Wine Laws in Chile
Smililar to American wine law.
No restrictions of grape varieties.
If the wine is to be consumed within Chile, it is required
to contain at least 75% of the grapes.
If it is to be exported:
• It must contain 85% of the grapes.
• White wines must reach a minimum level of 12% ABV.
• Red wines must reach a minimum level of 11.5% ABV.
• To list the particular region on the label, it must contain 85% of
the grapes from the same region.
Labeling:
• Requires the stated grape, vintage, and geographical area.

17. Wine Tourism in Chile
Wine tourism in Chile is growing rapidly in recent years. Today,
Chile is the Fifth largest exporter and seventh largest producers of
wines in the world. According to the National Statistics Institute of
Chile there are 339 wineries. And there are over 20 varieties of
grapes. Chilean wines are ranked highly in the world. So many wine
lovers from around the globe travel to Chile to experienced the wine
culture, history, wine making and more.

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