Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile’s Maipo Valley and Colchagua Valley
As mentioned last time, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted red variety in Chile and it is the grape credited with putting Chile on the world stage. It accounts for around 100,000 acres planted which is just over 20% of all vineyard plantings in Chile.
The productive core of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is the Central Valley including the Colchagua Valley and the Maipo Valley. And, we’re going to get into comparing and contrasting these two iconic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon regions with these six wines (as shown left to right):
Colchagua Valley
2018 Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva ($22)
Imported by Vine Connections
2018 Maquis Gran Reserva ($20)
Imported by Global Vineyards Importers
2018 Terra Noble Gran Reserva ($20)
Imported by Winebow
Maipo Valley
2016 Echeverria Limited Edition ($25)
Imported by T. Edward Wines
2018 Miguel Torres Reserva Especial Cordillera ($25)
Imported by Vineyard Brands
2017 Lazuli Vina Aquitania ($45)
Imported by Vine Connections
Watch for up-coming Behind the Cork™ features with full reviews of these wonderful Cabernet’s from Chile!
Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received these samples at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Samples Provided by the featured wineries of Chile (via Creative Palate)