Wine regions of Chile: Colchagua Valley
The origin of the wine industry in Chile
It was not until the 19th century that Chile tried to develop its wine industry, but it was not until 1947 that the Colchagua Valley (Valley of the Moon) was recognized as a potential wine region.
In 1851 the first records of commercial vineyards were planted by French immigrants, while the first commercial winery was established in 1867 in what is now Curicó. The Chilean wine industry had been cultivated since 1554 and because of this, it is possible to identify several Chilean grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.… Read more