Wines of Chile

Denomination of Origin: Aconcagua
Region: Aconcagua  Sub-Region: Aconcagua
Complementary Area: Entre Cordilleras

Located 65 km (40 mi) north of Santiago. At 22,828 feet (6,956 meters), Mt. Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas, towers over the valley and its snow-capped peak lends beauty and essential water to the valley below. Red grapes have long grown in the interior, but new coastal plantations are proving the valley’s potential for white wines as well.

Mediterranean climate: 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain per year.

Soils: clay and sandy to the east; granite and clay to the west.

Terrific Results: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere, and coastal Sauvignon Blanc.

Hectares Planted

Total Hectares planted: 952 ha (2352 acres)