**Central Valley** — Chile's vast winemaking heartland, a long stretch of vineyards running south from near Santiago between the Andes and the coastal range. It supplies the bulk of the country's exported wine and takes in celebrated sub-zones such as Maipo, Colchagua, Curicó and Maule. **Wines & grapes** — Reds dominate, led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and the country's signature Carmenère, with plenty of Syrah too. Whites come mainly from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. **Character** — A warm, dry Mediterranean climate with reliable sunshine and cool nights, watered by snowmelt channelled down from the Andes. The wines tend to be ripe, generous and fruit-forward, offering dependable quality at every price level. **Good to know** — Carmenère, long confused with Merlot in these vineyards, has become Chile's calling-card grape.
Wines
- Alba Sauvignon Blanc — Santa Luz
- Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Sec — Papi
- Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon — CSU
- Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon — Concha y Toro
- Casillero del Diablo Reserva Carmenère — Concha y Toro
- Chardonnay Viognier — Clos Perdiz
- Classic — Lascar
- Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon — Emiliana
- Kimbao — Constanza Schwaderer
- Late Harvest — Viña Tarapacá
- Mapu Cabernet Sauvignon — Baron Philippe de Rothschild
- Merlot (Reserva) — Casillero del Diablo
- Organic Sauvignon Blanc — Cono Sur
- Reserva Biodiversity Edition Red Blend — Viña Tarapacá
- Reserva Chardonnay — Mas Andes
- Reservado Cabernet Sauvignon — Concha y Toro
- Rosé — Undurraga
- Round and Plummy Merlot — Marks & Spencer
- Sepia Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva — Vistamar
- Sunrise Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon — Concha y Toro
Frequently asked questions
What wines are produced in Central Valley?
Alba Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Sec, Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Carmenère and more.
Where is Central Valley?
Central Valley is a wine region in Chile.