Wines of Chile

Denomination of Origin: Cachapoal
Region: Central Valley  Sub-Region: Rapel Zone: Cachapoal
Complementary Areas: Entre-Cordilleras, Andes

Located 85 km (53 mi) south of Santiago, the Rapel Valley is Chile’s agricultural heartland and further divided into two winegrowing sectors. Cachapoal, the northernmost, is known primarily for red grapes. Cachapoal Alto stretches eastward into the Andean foothills and produces elegant, well-balanced Cabernets and red blends. Farther west toward the Coastal Mountains, the Peumo sector receives just enough cool maritime influence to create a warm, but not hot climate ideal for the area’s renowned, full-bodied, fruit-forward Carmenere.

Mediterranean climate. 340 mm (13.4 in) of rain per year.

Soils: Gravel and sandy soils to the east. Clay to the west.

Terrific Results: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Carmenere.

Hectares Planted

Total Hectares planted: 2201 ha (5439 acres)