Learn About Chilean Wine
Chile rediscovered Carmenère and never looked back. This path covers the grape, the Maipo and Colchagua valleys, and how New World wine is classified.
Start with the essentials
New world wine classification
New World wine classification works differently from Europe's château tiers: here's how Australia, South Africa, the US, and others organize their wines.
Types of wine
Red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified: the five main types of wine explained clearly, with tasting notes, food pairings, and tips for choosing.
How is wine made
Curious how wine is made? We break down every step of the winemaking process: harvest, crush, fermentation, aging, and bottling, in plain English.
How to read a wine label
Learn how to read a wine label and decode producer, region, vintage, variety, and quality terms, so you can pick confidently every time.
The regions
Colchagua Valley wine
Discover why Colchagua Valley Carmenère delivers plush dark fruit, smoky depth, and remarkable value: plus what to eat with it and how to read the label.
Maipo Valley wine
Discover Maipo Valley Carmenère: its bold, earthy style, why the region suits this grape, what to eat with it, and how it prices compared to other reds.
The grapes
Food pairings
Carignan food pairing
Discover the best Carignan food pairing ideas: from lamb stews to aged cheeses, learn which dishes bring out the best in this bold, high-acid Mediterranean red.
Carmenère food pairing
Discover the best Carmenère food pairing options: from smoky grilled meats to earthy stews, and learn exactly why this Chilean red works so well at the table.
Compare and test yourself
Carignan vs Grenache
Carignan vs Grenache: discover the real differences in body, acidity, flavor, and food pairings, so you can pick the right bottle with confidence.
Carignan quiz
How well do you know Carignan? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
Carmenère quiz
How well do you know Carmenère? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
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