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CHILE – WINESOFCHILE.ORG 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.” CHILE’S UNIQUE GEOGRAPHY NORTH: ATACAMA DESERT WEST: PACIFIC OCEAN EAST: ANDES MOUNTAINS SOUTH: ANTARCTICA WINE FACTS . 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 Chile’s premium wine growing regions are located between the 30 & 48 latitudes NAPA VALLEY - 38 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. CHILE WINE LAWS . 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. 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 Primary White Varieties Cabernet Sauv 100,735 Merlot 32,823 Sauvignon Blanc 21,898 Carménère 17,999 Chardonnay 21,579 Syrah 8,681 Moscatel 14,913 Pinot Noir 3,491 Viognier 764 Cabernet Franc 2,908 Riesling 754 Malbec / Cot 2,595 Gewürztraminer 3 CARMÉNÈRE • 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. 12 Carménère CHILEAN WINE REGIONS ATACAMA COQUIMBO ACONCAGUA SOUTHERN AUSTRAL CHILE Y SUS AREAS VITIVINICOLAS 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 2000 Brand building & strengthening global reach 2010 Manchester United Partnership 2011 Acquisition in California of Fetzer vineyards 2013 - 130 years of history - Chile’s leading wine producer Limarí Valley LIMARÍ VALLEY ARGENTINA - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CHARDONNAY - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA PINO NOIR Maipo Valley Casablanca Valley - AMELIA CHARDONNAY - DON MELCHOR - TERRUNYO SAUVIGNON BLANC - GRAVAS DEL MAIPO - TERRUNYO RIESLING - TERRUNYO CABERNET - TERRUNYO SYRAH SAUVIGNON - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA Leyda Valley SYRAH - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SAUVIGNON BLANC Cachapoal Valley Colchagua Valley - CARMÍN DE PEUMO - TERRUNYO CARMENERE - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS SAUVIGNON BLANC - MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS CHARDONNAY CARMENERE GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS MALBEC - CARMENRE - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON CASABLANCA VALLEY Maule Valley VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY SANTIAGO MAIPO - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS SYRAH - GRAN RESERVA SERIE RIBERAS MERLOT VALLEY COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY MAULE VALLEY HISTORY . Marques de Casa Concha was created in tribute to the title conferred in 1718 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 King Felipe V of Spain . The 1999 Cabernet and Merlot both receive their first 90 point ratings from Wine Spectator. Since 1999, Marques has become a 90 Point brand. VEGETATIVE CYCLE FROM BUD BREAK TO HARVEST VARIETY DAYS •Syrah 233 •Cabernet Sauvignon 248 •Sauvignon Blanc 187 •Chardonnay 209 MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SYRAH QUINTA DE MAIPO VINEYARD Andean breezes Andes Mountains Maipo River MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA SYRAH Soil: Riverbench associated soils, alluvial, stony, poor in nutrients and highly permeable due to the gravel sub-soil. Climate: Strongly Andes influenced Quinta de Maipo vineyard QUINTA DE MAIPO VINEYARD SOIL Quinta de Maipo vineyard’s soils contain gravel more than a meter beneath the surface. It is precisely this rocky characteristic of the alluvial soils, deposited on the river’s terraces that results in this Syrah’s well-rounded, complex, and elegant tannins. LIMARÍ VALLEY ARGENTINA PUENTE ALTO VINEYARD CASABLANCA VALLEY VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY SANTIAGO COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY MAULE VALLEY PUENTE ALTO SOIL The soil at Puente Alto is constructed from Andean material carried down by the Maipo River; it is stony, alluvial, deep yet poor in nutrients. PUENTE ALTO TERROIR: 7 PARCELS Don Melchor is a hearty assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon originating from distinct, yet contiguous sub-divided blocks. Over the years, slight differences have been noted in six sections of the vineyard of 113 hectares of Don Melchor. Each contributes something special to the final blend. WINEMAKER: IGNACIO RECABARREN Ignacio Recabarren, who joined Concha y Toro in 1995, has clearly earned his place as a major reference in the Chilean wine industry. His spot-on perspective and pioneering vision have served him well over the years and have led him to such successes as discovering Casablanca Valley’s privileged conditions for growing white grapes and positioning Carmenere as the country’s signature variety and in achieving its international prestige through Terrunyo Carmenere and Carmín de Peumo, Concha y Toro’s icon Carmenere. LIMARÍ VALLEY ARGENTINA PEUMO VINEYARD CASABLANCA VALLEY VALPARAISO LEYDA VALLEY SANTIAGO MAIPO VALLEY COLCHAGUA CACHAPOAL VALLEY VALLEY MAULE VALLEY River influence PEUMO PEUMO VINEYARD SOIL After discovering the tremendous potential of the Carmenere prefers a deep yet balanced soil with similar proportions of clay, loam and sand, in other words, it is necessary to retain some water to allow Carmenere to produce strong foliage and a late ripening of its fruit before it is picked. ARGENTINA – WINESOFARGENTINA.ORG ARGENTINA FACTS . Name means silver . Second largest country in South America . Eighth largest country in the world (slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US) . 23 Provinces • 1.1 million square miles • 2,170 miles long - 868 miles at widest point ARGENTINA WINE LAWS . 85% Rule . In 2011, the Argentinean National Institute of Viticulture defined the wine terms “Reserve” (Reserva) and “Great Reserva” (Gran Reserva). With the 2011 vintage, Argentine wines may incorporate the terms Reserve or Great Reserve on their labels if they meet the following requirements: . Reserve: – Minimum period of aging: 12 months minimum period of aging for red wines and 6 for white and rosé (pink) wines. Gran Reserve: – Minimum ageing period: 24 months for red wines and 12 for white and rosé (pink) wines. – All components of wines made up of various years of production must comply with the minimum ageing time. Wines must comply with minimum alcohol volume requirements for release the year of manufacture. GRAPE FACTS Total Area planted: 564,821 acres Total Red varieties: 395,374 acres Total White varieties : 169,447 acres Primary Red Varieties Primary White Varieties • Malbec 69,189 • Pedro Gimenez 33,299 • Bonarda 46,352 • Torrontes 20,860 • Cabernet Sauv. 43,829 • Chardonnay 16,254 • Syrah 32,373 • Chenin 7,057 • Merlot 17,257 • Sauvignon 5,629 • Tempranillo 16,229 • Semillon 2,362 • Sangiovese 5,579 • Viognier 1,848 • Pinot Negro 4,153 • Riesling 271 • Bequignol 2,256 • Barbera 1,828 Malbec • Originated in Southern France • Introduced to Argentina in 1860 • Adapted very well to all regions (Carmenere) • Pierre Galet ~ documented over a thousand synonyms for Malbec • 22 recognized clones of Malbec in Argentina • High altitude vineyards Alluvial soils Irrigation from the Andes Sun, Sun, Sun....over 300 days a year • Primary bouquet Ripe plum/mint nuances/sweet, rounded tannins ARGENTINA VITICULTURE REGIONS Total Area in Hectares Argentina's Wine Regions Mendoza 148,200 San Juan 47,200 La Rioja 8,200 Río Negro 2,900 Catamarca 2,400 Salta 1,900 Neuquén 1,000 Other provinces (total) 1,300 MENDOZA . The Heart of Argentine winemaking . Accounts for over 70% of Argentina’s total production (over half of the entire wine production of South America) . Known for Malbec and Torrontes, also Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay A LONG-STANDING VINEGROWING TRADITION Argentina has a rich wine culture that has its roots in the traditions of the European immigrants that settled the country. The combination of our Spanish, Italian, French and native heritage has nurtured several generations of exceptionally smart, sensitive, and creative vinegrowers and winemakers. TERROIR EXTENSION AND DIVERSITY Argentina grows quality vineyards in large areas. In its large territory different terroirs develop as a result of the combination of diverse altitudes and latitudes, of the variability in soils and precipitation, and of the presence of the Andes. ALTITUDE Altitude, as it generates microclimates and varied terroirs, is a factor that distinguishes Argentina from the rest of the world and translates into outstanding expression in our wines.
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    CHILE Chilean whites: ‘The important thing on the up is sticking to your guns and following what you Breaking free from Chile’s long association with red wines, the country’s winemakers are going to extremes to find a greater believe in’ Rafael Tirado, Laberinto diversity of terroir, in a quest for enhanced complexity and quality in their white wines, as Peter Richards MW reports emerging, which is much more diverse and interesting. This new Chile will produce more white wines.’ A path less trodden Chile’s best white wines are all about extremes. The country’s top white producers have left the comfort zone of the Central Valley and climbed high into the Andes foothills, struck out for the coast, or headed south in search of cooler, more marginal conditions and diverse soils. And it’s not just about points of the compass, either – it’s also about mindset. ‘Today, technology has supplanted imagination in many winemakers,’ asserts Pablo Morandé, a pioneer of Chilean whites who originally developed Casablanca and now produces mould-breaking wines at Bodegas Re. ‘But to make great whites, you need to be absolutely free with your winemaking.’ The southern extremities of Chilean wine country are producing some particularly exciting whites, often majoring on brisk acidity and restrained, ageworthy characteristics. SoldeSol is an excellent line of wines made at Viña Aquitania in the Traiguén area of Malleco, by thoughtful winemaker Felipe de Solminihac. ‘People know Chile as a warm country, a red wine producer,’ muses de Solminihac. ‘But SoldeSol wines are different, even from other IMAGine THE Scene.