Chile

For a New World wine-producing nation, Chile has an extensive viticultural history dating back to the 16th century, giving it some very Old World winemaking credentials.

Situated between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, Chile’s vineyards are situated along an 800 mile stretch that can see weather conditions vary between very hot and dry in the North, to cooler, wetter climates in the South. The diversity of the wine-producing areas makes for truly unique and exciting wines. The terroir driven wines of Chile gain their influence firstly from Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s followed by French settlers in the 1800s and 1900s, bringing with them their own grape varieties; Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.