D.O.: Central Valley / Rapel.
Located 140 kms south of Santiago, is located between 34 º 15 ‘and 34 º 50′ south latitude and 72 º 00 ‘and 70 º 15′ W.
The southernmost portion of the Rapel Valley is one of Chile’s best known wine regions and has earned much applause for its full-bodied Cabernet, Carménère, Syrah, and Malbec, and its wines regularly appear high on the world’s lists of leading wines. The majority of the wineries are concentrated in the center of the valley, although new plantations climb hillsides and explore the western frontier toward the sea.
Total hectares planted: 23,368
Hectares Planted
Cabernet Sauvignon | 11186
Merlot | 3347
Carménère | 2344
Syrah | 1072
Malbec / Cot | 393
Source: Wines of Chile
Read more about Ruta del Vino de Colchagua:
http://www.colchaguavalley.cl/valle.html
