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A worldwide favorite among white wines, this grape has shown to adapt to cool climate areas such as Casablanca, San Antonio, Aconcagua and most recently and with great success in Limarí, where it acquires an attractive minerality thanks to the soils limestone in the area and the sea breeze that cools the entire Chilean territory. Intense on the palate, it is a strain that is vibrant in the right terroirs, producing grapes that appreciate the aging in oak, giving it complexity and tones of toasted hazelnuts in just the right measure. Perfect for full-bodied fish and white meats.

Intimately linked to cold climates, and historically to the Casablanca Valley in Chile, this variety is defined by the word freshness. With highly aromatic wines, characterized by citrus fruits, green apple, crisp pear, and/or vibrant pineapple, and perhaps with a stony, steely mineral edge. Notes that pair with sea and coastal recipes and that demand a vibrant wine that balances the power of their dishes. Undoubtedly, the Chilean Sauvignon Blanc has known how to find its cradle in South America, with the Pacific Ocean being its best ally to exalt its freshest facet.

As new cool climate zones are being opened up, Chilean growers are taking a renewed interest in this German-derived grape. In Chile, Riesling is grown mainly in the cooler valleys south of Santiago: Rapel, Curicó and Maule. Innovative winemakers interested in experimenting have dedicated themselves to this variety in recent years. Riesling has green to golden hues and its flavor is light and fresh, sometimes mineral. Its aroma is marked by various citrus varieties, such as grapefruit and lemon, as well as notes of apple and passion fruit.

This variety was the most widely planted white grape in Chile in the 1960s, but its production declined sharply in subsequent decades and went through a period of oblivion. Today, however, this variety has begun a true rediscovery of its identity in Chile, with the presentation by national wineries of a nouvelle vague of this variety. Viticulturally, it is quite resistant to diseases, except in relation to rot. The grape ripens early, turning pink in temperate climates. It is a grape variety with many uses: it can make dry or sweet wines. In addition, the Semillón has the virtue, along with Riesling, of rotting nobly, becoming one of the white varieties with the greatest aging potential.

Although it has been present in Chile for a couple of decades, Viognier is one of the least explored white wines in the country. Viognier is a variety with early sprouting and a medium ripening period. It needs warm climates with good insolation, giving very good results on granitic soils. Unlike the well-known Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, it is a variety that enjoys heat and has a more powerful and fatty body. Fresh and intense, its spicy notes make Viognier a very versatile companion for countless summer recipes, very versatile at the table, being capable of pairing even heavier meats, such as pork.

Gewürztraminer is a white wine grape variety that is known for its aromatic and floral characteristics. While it is not as widely planted in Chile as it is in some other regions, there are still some Chilean wineries that produce Gewürztraminer.

Overall, Gewürztraminer from Chile can be a great option for those who enjoy aromatic and floral white wines. While it may not be as common as other grape varieties in Chile, there are still some excellent examples of Chilean Gewürztraminer available.

Muscat of Alexandria, also known as Moscatel de Alejandria in Spanish, is a white grape variety that is known for its intense floral and fruity aromas. While it is not as widely planted in Chile as some other grape varieties, there are still some Chilean wineries that produce Muscat of Alexandria.

Overall, Muscat of Alexandria from Chile can be a great option for those who enjoy aromatic and fruity white wines. While it may not be as common as other grape varieties in Chile, there are still some excellent examples of Chilean Muscat of Alexandria available.

Pedro Ximénez is a white grape variety that is used to produce sweet wines that are known for their intense aromas of raisins, caramel, and dried fruits. While it is not as widely planted in Chile as it is in some other regions, there are still some Chilean wineries that produce Pedro Ximénez as dessert Wine it has intense aromas of dried figs, caramel, and honey. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of raisins, dates, and molasses. It has a long, sweet finish and is well-balanced with acidity.