Chile – Colchagua Valley
Colchagua is a province south of Santiago in central Chile known for its wineries. Its capital, San Fernando, is the departure point for the steam-powered Wine Train, which journeys west to Santa Cruz through the Colchagua Valley.
Microclimate
Cool Mediterranean climate, with 592 mm (23.3 in) rainfall
Sub-Regions
Curicó Valley, Maule Valley
Typical Varietals
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvginon, Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Terroir
Clay, sand and decomposed granite.
Colchagua Valley Wines
Santa Alba
The Achurra Family in the past fifteen years has become a leading family owned winery, becoming one of Chile’s 12 fastest growing wineries with a volume of mora than one million cases of wines production per year.
