Aconcagua is one of Chile’s most historic northern wine regions, which spreads today from the Andes to the coast. It is a patchwork of different varieties and wine styles, with different microclimates and soil types. In this video compilation guide, we talk to the winemakers and wineries of Aconcagua to discover what makes it special.
Video guide to the terroir and the wines of Aconcagua Valley & Aconcagua Costa
With Errazuriz winemaker Francisco Baettig
Winemaker Francisco Baettig knows Aconcagua better than most. Amanda Barnes interviews him in the vineyards of Errazuriz, as they talk about the terroir differences and how they reflect in the wines.
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Making rich red wines in Aconcagua – a tasting of Parcela #7 and Toknar
With Mauro Von Siebenthal of Viña Von Siebenthal
Mauro Von Siebenthal dramatically changed his life from working in finance in Switzerland, to becoming a vigneron in Aconcagua. He explains what attracted him to the wine region of Aconcagua, and why the region is ideal for rich red wines as he and Amanda taste two of the winery’s emblematic wines, Parcela #7 and Toknar. They discuss the role of varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cot in the wines and region.
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