The wines of Chile

Carmen Winery, Chile

The Carmen Winery is located at the Andes foothills. This location offers conditions for careful temperature control. The natural slopes surrounding Carmen's Winery have been taken advantage of, using gravity for tank filling, making sure their carefully grown grapes are treated gently during winemaking and taking care to produce true varietal character in all their wines. Carmen has also incorporated state-of-the-art technology into their winemaking process.

Wines of Colchagua, Chile

The up-and-coming Colchagua sub-region to the south saw large investments in the 1990's by boutique wineries, whose wines have begun to attract substantial critical attention and international awards. A new concentration on hillside plantings promises even more wines with excellent local terroir character. Red wine is establishing itself as king in this area, at least thus far. Notable Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignons may also incorporate Merlot or Cabernet Franc in dense, oaky, full-flavored wines. Colchagua also produces notable Carmenère, Malbec and Syrah as well as some distinguished Chardonnay.

Wines of Concha y Toro, Chile

Consistent in quality and reliable drinking, a good range of inexpensive varietals are provided by Concha y Toro also the excellent super premium Amelia and Don Melchor.