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CHILE
AGENDA
� Chile Facts
� Chile Wine Laws
� Grape Varieties
� Regions
CHILE FACTS
� Chile is an odd-shaped, exceptionally long, thin sliver of land on the west coast of South America.
• Chile is about 3,000 miles long.
• Never more than about 220 miles wide.
• 15 Regions (From North to South)
� The name Chile comes from the Indian
word “chili,” meaning “when the land ends.”
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CHILE FACTS
� Chile is an odd-shaped, exceptionally long, thin sliver of land on the west coast of South America.
• Chile is about 3,000 miles long.
• Never more than about 220 miles wide.
• 15 Regions (From North to South)
� The name Chile comes from the Indian
word “chili,” meaning “when the land ends.”
NORTH: ATACAMA DESERT
WEST: PACIFIC OCEAN EAST: ANDES MOUNTAINS
SOUTH: ANTARCTICA
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UNIQUE GEOGRAPHY
� Rated among the finest in the world
� 100’s of wineries now compete for export business
� Grapes originally planted by the Conquistadors and the Clergy
� Phylloxera-free
� Modern industry founded by Chileans including Don Melchor de Concha y Toro
WINE FACTS
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Chile’s premium wine growing
regions are located between the
30 & 40 latitudes
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WINE FACTS
� Chile’s climate is consistent & reliable
� Little vintage variation due to steady climate from year to year
� Chile’s geographical diversity acts as a natural barrier to harmful diseases
� Soils range from sea sand to volcanic rock
� Soils differentiate between appellations
� “Quality of wine & soil” - Baroness Philippine de Rothschild
WHY IS CHILE UNIQUE?
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CHILE WINE LAWS
CHILE WINE LAWS
� D.O. (Denomination of Origin) defines Regions, sub-regions, zones and areas and only establishes the grapes’ origin.
� Only approved grape varieties may be planted.
� Over 14 red and 14 white…hybrid grapes are strictly forbidden.
� 85% of wine must be from geographic area when using a denomination of origin.
� Estate bottled may only be used when the winery and vineyards are located in the same geographic area within the D.O.
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� D.O. wines may use the terms Gran Reserva, Gran Vino,
Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada, Seleccion and
Superior.
� These words do no have a specific definition and may be
used with a different meaning in each winery.
� New G.I. –Andes, Costas (Wines produced in proximity to Andes or coast and Entre Cordilleras produced between
the Andes and the lower coastal range.
CHILE WINE LAWS
GRAPE VARIETIES
GRAPE FACTS
� Total Area planted: 290,493 acres
� Total Red varieties: 219,189 acres - (75%)
� Total White varieties: 71,304 acres - (25%)
Primary Red Varieties
Cabernet Sauv 100,735Merlot 32,823Carménère 17,999Syrah 8,681Pinot Noir 3,491Cabernet Franc 2,908Malbec / Cot 2,595
Primary White Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc 21,898Chardonnay 21,579Moscatel 14,913Viognier 764Riesling 754Gewürztraminer 3
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• This red varietal disappeared from European
vineyards in the mid-19th century and
reappeared among Chile’s Merlot vines a
hundred years later.
• The deepest, darkest, purplest of all red
grapes needs a long growing season to reach
its fullest potential.
• Rich in berry fruits and spice (think
blackberries and black pepper), with smooth,
well-rounded tannins, making this a very
pleasing and easy to drink varietal.
CARMÉNÈRE
Carménère
Charmed by the Chilean Sun, found new home in the naturally protected
Chilean Valleys.
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• A noble variety planted extensively in Médoc, near Bordeaux
• Key component of the appellation s great wines until phylloxera devastated Europe in 1860.
• This plague along with poor soil and climate conditions, characterized by early autumn rains, made Carmenere disappear from the region.
• Carmenere vines were brought along with many other grapes
varieties, and planted emulating the French Chateaux principle: intermingled with other grape varieties in a single vineyard.
CARMÉNÈRE
CARMÉNÈRE
� The flagship varietal of Chile
� Carménère Grapes Differentiating Characteristics
� Carménère ripens 2 to 3 weeks later than Merlot and has a lower yield - has different leaf shape and even color
� Its leaves turn crimson (carmine) before dropping
� Peumo as the best terroir for Carmenere in Chile
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1883 - Concha Y Toro founded in Pirque by Don Melchor and Emiliana Subercasseaux
1932 - Public company – main ownership in two families with A long term vision and
passion for wine.
1988 - Partner with Banfi Vintners in US market
1994 First winery in the world to
trade in the nyse
1996 Vintage
Joint venture between Concha y Toro
and Baron Philippe De Rothschild
2000Brand building &
strengthening global reach
2010Manchester United
Partnership
2011Acquisition in California of Fetzer vineyards
2013 - 130 years of history - Chile’s leading wine producer
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CHILEAN
WINE REGIONS
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CHILE Y SUS AREAS VITIVINICOLAS
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The cool sea air is partially blocked by the Coastal Mountains, although it
finds its way inland by following the course of the transversal river valleys.
During the day, sea breezes carried by the cold Humboldt Current penetrate
inland, and each night, cold air descends from the snow- covered peaks of the
Andes.
GEOGRAPHY OF CHILE
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• First cool climate region to be planted to Vitis Vinifera - 4100 ha under vine
• 18km from ocean
• Soils are decomposed granite, sand, loam and clay
• Best varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir
Casablanca Valley
Nota: gráficos de valor y Precio, incluye sólo exportaciones
The beautiful vineyards of Casillero del Diablo are home to some of the finest wines in the
world. But few outsiders know the dark secret that lies beneath them. For the locals say that in the depths of the cellar lives the Devil himself. A tale so infamous, they named the wine Casillero
del Diablo, the Devil’s Cellar.
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• One of the northernmost regions
• Long known for fruit production and
archeological sites
• Chardonnay excelling in limestone
• 8 wineries in Limari Valley currently including
Maycas (Concha y Toro), Casa Tamaya and
Tabali
Limari Valley
VEGETATIVE CYCLE FROM BUD BREAK TO HARVEST
VARIETY DAYS•Syrah 233
•Cabernet Sauvignon 248
•Sauvignon Blanc 187•Chardonnay 209
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King Felipe V of Spain
� Marques de Casa Concha was created in tribute to the title conferred in 1716 by King Felipe V of Spain
upon the Concha y Toro family.
� Marques de Casa Concha was launched in the mid-70’s
� In 1998 Marcelo Papa became the winemaker for all
Marques wines.
� A new philosophy was introduced. Each Marques
wine would come from a single specific vineyard and it would be a limited production wine
� The 1999 Cabernet and Merlot both receive their first 90 point ratings from Wine Spectator.
� Since 1999, Marques has become a 90 Point brand.
HISTORY
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• Most famous wines and established
wine region
• Cabernet is king; 60% of vineyards
planted to Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chile’s oldest and most famous wineries
are located in Maipo
• Mountains and hills on all sides
• Well drained, alluvial and colluvial soils
• Best vineyards on old terraces
• Unique microclimates
Maipo Valley
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• Land of Ancient Vines
• Chile’s largest wine growing region with 31,000 ha under vine (43% of
Chile’s total)
• Ancient, bushed trained vines being
rediscovered
• New findings of slate and schist soils creating buzz
Maule Valley
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• Referred to as the “Napa Valley of Chile”
• Cabernet Sauvignon and
Carmenere are top varietals
• Wineries experimenting with
Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Grenache and Mourvedre
• Coastal areas now being planted to white varietals
• Named “Wine Region of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast in
2005
Colchagua Valley
• 85% red wines
• Known for Carmenere and
Cabernet Sauvignon
• Small, landlocked area
• Three distinctive sectors:
– Rancagua - home of Chilean Rodeo
– Peumo - iconic
Carmenere
Cachapoal Valley
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• A family of wines where each variety is grown in proximity to one of Chile’s major rivers.
• These rivers have sculpted out mineral-rich basins and valleys along their route to the sea.
• Cool breezes reach these riverbank vineyards, allowing for a slow, even maturation of the grapes.
GRAN RESERVA “RIVERBANK SERIES”
THE RIVERS
THEWINEMAKERS
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THEWINEMAKERS
Mario MirandaWinemaker
Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay
Héctor UrzúaWinemaker
Syrah & Merlot
Marcio RamírezWinemaker Carmenere,
Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec
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On behalf of SWE and
Banfi Vintners,thank you and enjoy your trip
to Chile!
Sharron McCarthy, CSWVP Wine Education
Banfi Vintners516-987-6198
smccarthy@banfi.com