Chile has burst on the scene of wine in the last 15 years. Known for its affordable, very drinkable fruit forward cabernet sauvignon through much of the United States, the Chilean wine industry is able to produce much, much more.
Did you have a set of Chilean cabernet sauvignon? Most wine drinkers are not .... when they think of expensive cabin they think of Napa or Bordeaux. Some of the best Chilean Cab Although it is a place in the same company. There are some amazing world-class cabins are produced in Chile, of course, land will always be known as perhaps the best bet at $ 12 and under category.
Chile offers some of the warmest conditions for growth in the world, grapes, even in difficult circumstances will almost always achieve maximum ripeness. This is definitely not the old world, refined style of wine.
There are two varietals that are produced in Chile, and perhaps only once.
Chilean merlot is always growing, and they thought it was Merlot. It turns out that some of the Merlot is grown in Chile, was actually Carmenere. This is partly the beauty and problems with the Merlot, it can be grown in almost anything. This is both good and bad, because it does not provide a distinctive flavor under almost any growing conditions.
Carmenere has quickly become a national grape Chile. It's taste and style, coming in somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Many of stuffy wine drinkers around the world will say that Carmenere does not provide enough delicate flavor to be interesting. At Uncorked Ventures, we disagree. Carmenere when grown and can be interesting wine offer some structure cabernet sauvignon, and gives more around the mouth feel that is reminiscent of Merlot. Long a favorite of local eateries and dinner, Carmenere is a grape that should catch on quickly in international markets.
white wines in Chile are not as developed. Chardonnay is the clear winner here which is not surprising because it is often white wine from grapes grown along with cabernet sauvignon.Chardonnay in Chile is the most commonly grown in colder temperatures and higher altitutes. She is ready to mantle as the next very affordable wines that are imported from Chile.
Finally, do not talk Chilean wines would be complete without mention of sauvignon blanc. Clearly, the best bet the next great Chilean wine, Sauvignon Blanc offers some striking lime juice and green fruit flavors.
