Wines of Chile - Western Canada

06/01/2018

Fun Facts @ 5!

More than wine: Chile produces 50 million litres of brandy-like liquor Pisco each year.

05/31/2018

Did you know? The snow that melts from the Andes provides vineyards with a constant supply of water, which is used for irrigation. It's a gift to the grapes & produces some of the most delicious wine in the world.

05/31/2018

“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.” – Robert Mondavi

05/31/2018

Fun Fact @ 5!

Walking on the moon: the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) in the Atacama Desert of Chile, has various stone and sand formations which have been carved by wind and water.

It has an impressive range of colour and texture, looking somewhat similar to the surface of the moon. In fact, Valle de la Luna is frequently used by NASA to test its planetary rover vehicles!

05/30/2018

Chileans have a way with words! Two Nobel Prize winning writers for literature are Chilean: Gabriel Mistral, in 1945 and Pablo Neruda, in 1971.

05/30/2018

Did you know?! The larger, southern sub-appellation making up the Rapel region is the Colchagua Valley. The majority of wineries here are concentrated in the centre of the valley. Wines that grow best there are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, & Syrah!

Have you tried wines from this region? Comment below to share your favourites with us!

05/30/2018

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Chile’s most typical dish is called cazuela, a delicious, simple meat stew that includes pumpkin and green beans.

05/29/2018

Did you know about the Aconcagua Valley region in Chile?

This valley sits 80 kilometres north of Santiago and is the last transversal (east-west) valley above the Central Valley region, which runs north-south.

Some of the grapes that best grow here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, & Pinot Noir.

05/29/2018

Walking on the moon: the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) in the Atacama Desert of Chile, has various stone and sand formations which have been carved by wind and water.

It has an impressive range of colour and texture, looking somewhat similar to the surface of the moon. In fact, Valle de la Luna is frequently used by NASA to test its planetary rover vehicles!

05/28/2018

Fun Fact : The Choapa Valley region in Chile spans across the narrowest point in Chile, and is divided into two sub-sectors: Illapel and Salamanca.

Turns out, this is the an ideal location for Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to be grown.

05/28/2018

Fun Fact @ 5!

“QUAKE - AH” : how you say the world famous traditional folk dance of Chile, Cueca, which is a courtship dance.

Do you know how to do this dance? Any tips?!

05/27/2018

Did you know?

Chile’s wine industry is committed to protecting its natural
environment and strengthening its communities by encouraging and systematically incorporating sustainable practices into every step of the production cycle, from the vineyard to the glass.

05/27/2018

Did you know?!

Chile’s natural boundaries (Pacific Ocean, Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert to the north and Antarctica to the south) have left it relatively isolated from other parts of the world.

05/26/2018

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One of two sub-appellations that make up the Rapel region, Cachapoal is known primarily for red grapes.

The main grapes that grown here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, & Chardonnay.

Have you had a wine from this region? Let us know in the comments below!

05/26/2018

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The highest point in Chile is the Ojos del Salado at 6,893m / 22,572 ft. It is the world’s highest active volcano and the second highest peak in the Andes.

05/25/2018

Did you know?!

Down in the Malleco Valley, with its low temperatures, high rainfall and risk of spring and fall frosts, growing in this area can be challenging, but doing so comes with major rewards. That doesn't prevent the farmers in this area from producing some fantastic wines, though!

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape vines thrive in these conditions and some of Chile's best. Have you tried wines from Malleco? Comment below to share your favourites with us!

05/25/2018

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Humboldt Current - The cold Pacific current that cools Chilean wine regions. There are also a species of Humboldt Peguins, who got their name as they swim along the same current south to north off the coasts of Chile!

05/24/2018

Did you know?The Bío Bío Valley region, with its cool, damp weather, is becoming increasingly well known for being a key area for Pinot Noir.

This gorgeous landscape is also ideal for growning Moscatel De Alexandria, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Blanc, and Gewürztraminer grapes.

05/24/2018

"The move towards higher quality and more interesting wines actually started several years ago. The forces redefining Chile span a range of philosophies and styles but there is at least one common theme: the country’s topographical seclusion makes it an ideal candidate for sustainable wine-growing."

Emiliana Organic Vineyards, Viña Undurraga, Viña De Martino

Chile is going "back to the basics" and embracing organic like no other. Quench contributor Tim Pawsey looks at how the new generation of winemakers is radically reshaping the Chilean wine industry.

05/24/2018

The Atacama Crossing in Chile is part of the 4 Deserts series endurance competition, and was named by TIME magazine as #2 on its list of Top 10 Endurance Competitions in the world.

05/23/2018

Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” – Joan Collins

05/23/2018

Some of the oldest mummies found on earth, dating as far back as 7,000 years, come from the Atacama Desert. ||

05/22/2018

My only regret in life is that I did not drink more wine.” – Ernest Hemingway. Be like Ernest. Stop by Vino Volo to enjoy some Wines from Chile today!

05/22/2018

Walking on the moon: the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) in the Atacama Desert of Chile, has various stone and sand formations which have been carved by wind and water.

It has and impressive range of colour and texture, looking somewhat similar to the surface of the moon. Valle de la Luna is frequently used by NASA to test its planetary rover vehicles.

05/21/2018

Did you know?! The larger, southern sub-appellation making up the Rapel region.

The majority of wineries are concentrated in the centre of the valley. Wines that grow best there are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, & Syrah!

05/21/2018

The economy of Chile is ranked as an upper-middle income economy by the World Bank, and is one of South America’s most stable and prosperous nations!

05/20/2018

Did you know? One of two sub-appellations that make up the Rapel region, Cachapoal is known primarily for red grapes.

The main grapes that grown here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, & Chardonnay.

05/20/2018

Easter Island - the Isla de Pascua - famous for its 887 moai (Rupa Nui) “heads”, is only accessible by air.

The island, 3,700km west of the Chilean coast in the Pacific Ocean, consists of three extinct volcanoes, and has a surface area of 117km².

05/19/2018

Nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountains, Maipo is one of Chile’s largest regions and is divided into three distinct east-west zones: Andes, Inter-Cordillera, and Costa.

The main grapes grown here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, & Syrah.

05/19/2018

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05/19/2018

Chile’s “Rockies”: the Towers of Paine are spectacular granite mountains that just out 2,800m above the Patagonian Steppe and dominate the landscape.

05/18/2018

Did you know? Leyda is a zone in San Antonio, one of Chile’s smallest viticultural areas. Vines here grow as close as four kilometres from the sea.

The grapes that grow best here are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, & Chardonnay!

05/18/2018

On January 15, 2006, Michelle Bachelet was elected as the first female president of Chile, a position she held for four years.

05/17/2018

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05/17/2018

Chile experiences significant volcanic activity due to the more than three dozen active volcanoes situated within the Andes Mountains.

05/16/2018

Casablanca, first planted in the mid-1980s, was Chile’s first cool-climate coastalgrowing region.

Some of the best grapes that grow here are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, & Merlot.

05/16/2018

Touched by its neighbours: Chile is bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, and Argentina to the east over the Andes.

05/15/2018

The Aconcagua Valley sits 80 kilometres north of Santiago and is the last transversal (east-west) valley above the Central Valley region, which runs north-south.

Some of the grapes that best grow here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, & Pinot Noir.

05/14/2018

Did you know?

Chile is the world’s eighth largest wine produced and the fifth largest exporter. With 150 destination countries and 1.5 billion consumers per year, Chilean wines are positioned as the country’s most emblematic and best known world ambassador!

05/14/2018

Fun Fact @ 5:

“QUAKE - AH” : how you say the world famous traditional folk dance of Chile, Cueca, which is a courtship dance.