Curicó Valley

Climate

Classic Mediterranean: hot, dry, sunny summers and cool, wet winters, with more rain than the valleys to the north. The coastal range blocks most direct ocean influence, so the refreshing is done by night air drifting down from the Andes. A long frost-free season makes it dependable farming country.

Terroir

Deep alluvial soils on the valley floor, clay and loam over gravel laid down by the Teno and Lontué rivers, grading into tougher granite-based soils in the coastal hills. Fertility is higher than in Maipo or Apalta, which suits generous, fruit-forward styles, while the stonier edges give the more serious reds.

Typical Aromas