Wines of Chile

In the midst of a rigorous tasting session for his popular wine guide, “Descorchados,” acclaimed Chilean journalist Patricio Tapia welcomed Wines of Chile into his world for an exclusive interview. “These are really crazy times,” said Tapia amiably, taking a short break from serious discussions on tannins and maturity to speak with us about his [...]

The Royal Opera House in London was a triumphal scene for Chilean wine at the reception of the 2012 Decanter Worldwide Wine Awards on the evening of September 5. Claiming an incredible five international trophies in the “Oscars” of the wine industry, Chile was surpassed only by France at the tasting table, receiving more international [...]

Four top players in Chile’s wine industry were nominated for Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Awards – and a Chilean CEO claimed a prize. Out of 30 candidates, Eduardo Guilisasti, head of Viña Concha y Toro, was one of ten winners chosen for their impressive and positive contributions to the worldwide wine trade. As [...]

Old grape vines, like our elders, have collected many stories to tell over the long years and seasons. With an extensive and interesting history in Chile, Carignan is no exception. The Carignan grape arrived to Chile after the massive earthquake of Chillán in 1939, when producers of País grapes were impacted by the disaster. Carignan [...]