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Wo c 2012 educational deck
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- 2. • Not forProfit trade organization that promotes Chilean wines around the world • Learn more about Chile! • www.winesofchile.org • facebook.com/WinesOfChile • twitter.com/drinkchile Wines of Chile
- 3. • Learn abit about Chile and what’s happening in the wine industry • Discover the diversity of our wines and terroirs • Taste 6 wines from 3 valleys • Enjoy tremendous quality and value Today
- 4. Quick Facts • 2xsize of California • 3000 miles of coastline; approx. 100 miles wide • Population: 15.5 million - 0ver 5 million live in the capital, Santiago • Principal exports: copper, fish, fresh fruit and wine • 4th largest exporter of wines to the US
- 5. North: Atacama Desert Geography:A Land of Extremes South: Patagonia
- 6. West: Pacific Ocean Geography:A Land of Extremes East: Andes Mountains Natural barriers protect biodiversity creating a viticultural paradise
- 7. Mediterranean Climate East toWest Topography Wide range of Microclimates Climatic Diversity
- 8. • 16th Century- Vines brought to Chile by the Spanish • 1850’s - French vitis vinifera brought to Chile • 1860’s - Phylloxera destroys European wine stock • 1938 to 1974 - New plantings and technology banned • 1994 - Carmenere re-discovered at Carmen • Wine Revolution begins! Wine History
- 9. • 1979 -Miguel Torres brings temperature controlled fermentation tanks and clonal selections to Curicó Valley • 1980’s - Search for extreme coastal and Andean foothill vineyards begins • 1982 - Pablo Morandé plants in cool and windy Casablanca after visiting Carneros • 1990’s - New and exciting regions are discovered and planted throughout the country • 1993 - Limarí Valley • 1993 - Bio Bio Valley • 1995 - Malleco Valley • 1997 - Elqui Valley • 1998 - San Antonio Valley Age of the Terrior Hunter
- 10. • Major farmingchanges in last two decades • Experimentation with new clones and rootstocks • Drip irrigation • Hillside plantings • Canopy management • High density planting • Organic, biodynamic and sustainable practices • Satellite photos to track vigor • Multiple passthroughs during harvest • New valleys being sought out New Viticulture
- 11. • Major changesin winemaking technology • Global investment in technology • Global winemaking perspective • Gravity flow wineries • Stainless steel and temperature controlled fermentation • Small batch fermentation • Judicious oak use • Lees contact on Pinot Noirs • Development in the small, garagiste sector pushing quality • (MOVI) Movement of Independent Vintners • (VIGNO) Vignadores de Carignan New Winemaking
- 12. • There are14 active regions in Chile • Country continues to evolve with new terroirs being discovered and planted by “terroir hunters” • White Grapes being cultivated: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Gris, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Semillon, Viognier, Pedro Ximenez • Red Grapes being cultivated: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet Franc Chile Today
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- 14. • 1982 -Pablo Morandé establishes region after visiting Carneros in CA • First cool climate region to be planted to Vitis Vinifera - 4100 ha under vine • 18km from ocean • Soils are decomposed granite, sand, loam and clay • Best varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley
- 15. • Originates fromthe Bordeaux region of France • Most imported white wine into US from Chile • One of the most distinctive and aromatic white varietals - flavors can range from grassy and herbal to citric and tropical • Its crisp acidity and dry, refreshing flavor profile makes it one of the most food friendly wines on the planet • Best regions in Chile: Casablanca and San Antonio Sauvignon Blanc
- 16. • One ofthe northernmost regions • Long known for fruit production and archeological sites • Chardonnay excelling in limestone • 1993 - First winery established; 1800ha planted vineyards 10km from ocean • 8 wineries in Limari Valley currently including Maycas, Casa Tamaya and Tabali Limari Valley
- 17. • Originates inBurgundy, France • 2nd most imported white wine in US from Chile • The most popular white wine in the US, almost 25% of all wine consumed • Evolution in farming in Chile and Improved winemaking techniques • Less oak and Malolactic being used • Lees stirring and judicious oak treatment • New terroirs discovered in Limarí in limestone soils with Bio Bio and Malleco in the South • Best regions in Chile: Casablanca, San Antonio and Limari Valleys Chardonnay
- 18. Pinot Noir • Smallbut growing impact in Chile • Late 90‘s - New plantings and investment in cool regions • New Dijon Clones brought in (115, 667, 715, 777) • Old Valdivieso and Concha y Toro clones still exist • Young winemakers traveling to Burgundy, California and Oregon • Best in the cooler, coastal regions of Casablanca, San Antonia, Leyda and Bio Bio
- 19. • Land ofAncient Vines • Chile’s largest wine growing region with 31,000 ha under vine (43% of Chile’s total) • Ancient, bushed trained vines being rediscovered • Carignan finding success in the region as well Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon • Exciting field blends being produced • New findings of slate and schist soils creating buzz Maule Valley
- 20. • Old VinesRediscovered • 1,200 ha planted; most in Maule • 50 to 75 year old dry farmed, low yielding “bush-trained” vines • Experiencing renaissance • Higher acidity than most Chilean varietals Carignan
- 21. • Referred toas the “Napa Valley of Chile” • Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere are top varietals • Wineries experimenting with Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Grenache and Mourvedre • Coastal areas now being planted to white varietals • Named “Wine Region of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast in 2005 and was home to Wine Spectator 2009 “Wine of the Year” Colchagua Valley
- 22. • 85% redwines • Known for Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon • Small, landlocked area • Three distinctive sectors: • Rancagua - home of Chilean Rodeo • Peumo - promising for Carmenere • Cachapoal Alto - premium red wine area with alluvial, clay and gravel soils Cachapoal Valley
- 23. • Fastest growingred Chilean variety in US • Mistaken for Merlot until 1994 • Ampelographer Jean Michel Boursiquot discovered the varietal at Carmen interspersed with Merlot plants • Favors a long growing season in moderate to warm climate • Perfect for Chile’s long growing season • Very dark in color, rich in body, with soft tannins Carmenere
- 24. • Northernmost winegrowing region in Chile • Known for its crystal blue skies and long growing season • 508ha planted • High altitude vineyards being explored at 2000M • Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah are promising varietals • Only 2 wineries, Falernia and Cavas del Valle, in Elqui at the moment - more wineries farming vineyards Elqui Valley
- 25. Syrah • Small Production,High Quality • First bottling was 1996 • Wide range of styles exist • Ripe, rich and accessible from warmer inland climates • Structured age worthy wines with dark berry fruit from Andean Foothills • Elegant, peppery and herbal from the coast • Excellent examples exist in the following regions: Elqui, Aconcagua (first plantings by Errazuriz), Colchagua, San Antonio
- 26. • 2 hoursnorth of Santiago • Mt Aconcagua is 23,000 ft above sea level • Was the most northern valley until 1993 • Primarily red grapes but white grapes being cultivated on the coast • 5 wineries in the valley with Errazuriz being the largest and most prestigious Aconcagua Valley
- 27. • Originates fromthe Bordeaux region of France where it is the most widely planted red grape • In recent years, Merlot has enjoyed a explosion in popularity, especially in the United States, South America, Italy and Australia. In California, plantings have risen from 4,000 acres in 1988 to over 50,000 today. (inspite of Sideways) • Merlot’s popularity is due to the fact that it is softer, fruitier, and earlier-maturing than Cabernet Sauvignon • For the last 15 years, after Carmenere was rediscovered in Chile, Merlot has been planted and cultivated on its own • Best regions in Chile: Colchagua, Cachapoal and Maipo Merlot
- 28. • 2nd mostimported red wine in US after Cabernet Sauvignon • Typically made in Bordeaux style with Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc • New unique blends with Carmenere, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot emerging • Huge range of diverse wines • Very exciting today! Red Blend
- 29. • Most famouswines and established wine region • Cabernet is king; 60% of vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon • Chile’s oldest and most famous wineries are located in Maipo • Mountains and hills on all sides • Well drained, alluvial and colluvial soils • Best vineyards on old terraces • Unique microclimates Maipo Valley
- 30. • Originally fromBordeaux and brought to Chile in 1850’s • Chile’s most famous red varietal and largest red wine imported in US • Grown in a variety of terroirs across Chile • Most important grape to Red Blends and Icon wines • Big structured wines can age for a long time • Maipo is benchmark along with Aconcagua, Colchagua and Curicó Cabernet Sauvignon
- 31. • Itata • 11,000ha under vine • Muscat of Alexandria and Pais widely planted • Bio Bio • 3,500 ha planted to vines • Aromatic cool climate varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc show promise • Malleco • 13 ha planted to vines • Chardonnay and Pinot Noir show excellent promise Southern Valleys
- 32. • Learn moreabout Chile! • www.winesofchile.org • facebook.com/WinesOfChile • twitter.com/drinkchile Wines of Chile
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