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Chile has transitioned from a wine country known primarily for its
rich reds to one offering sumptuous whites as well. Today, crisp fresh
white wines are coming from cool coastal valley climates like Limarí,
Casablanca and Leyda, which offer both outstanding value and quality.
CASABLANCA & LEYDA VALLEYS
LIMARÍ VALLEY
The Casablanca & Leyda Valleys enjoy warm sunny days, which
The dry Limarí Valley, in northern Chile, only receives 4 inches of
promote grapes with alluring aromas and rich flavors. Late
rain per year, forcing vines to dig deep into the mineral-rich chalk
afternoons and evenings bring cool ocean breezes and fog that
and limestone soils to find moisture. Cool breezes from the Pacific
moderate the heat and allow the grapes to retain a bracing acidity.
Ocean blow into the valley through river corridors, promoting
Sauvignon Blancs from these coastal valleys are great summertime
slow, even ripening. Limarí Chardonnays offer refreshing citrus
choices; they’re crisp and refreshing on the palate, with hints of lime,
aromas, complemented by hints of yellow apple and hazelnut
pear, and tropical sea notes.
flavors that culminate in a lingering mineral finish.
Summer is the perfect time to DISCOVER the CRISP, REFRESHING WHITE WINES of CHILE
Most summer foods are light and cool, so your wine should be light bodied and complement the taste of the food you’re enjoying. Because of its wide
diversity of climate and terroir Chile is able to offer a broad selection of summer time wines that can satisfy any taste or any occasion. Whether you’re a
fan of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscato or even Riesling, Pinot Grigio & White Blends... Chile produces a wine that is sure to please your palate:
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GENERATE COOL PROFITS
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TRENDSETTING COOL WHITES!
• Chardonnay is the #1 varietal type, comprising 18% of Total Wine EQ Vol
• Import Sauvignon Blanc continues to enjoy strong popularity, up +21.9% in
EQ Vol, with over half of sales in the $8 – 11.99 price range, up +30.9% in EQ Vol
• While Pinot Grigio is maintains healthy growth, up +10.3% in EQ Vol,
Casillero del Diablo Pinot Grigio outpaces the category, up +30.7% in EQ Vol
• The Chilean Moscato category is on fire in the $4 - $4.99 range, growing
+246.5% in EQ Vol
• NEW! Frontera Vintage White & Casillero del Diablo Coastal White – stunning
white blends!
• Whites Blends continue to grow momentum, with the 750ml segment up
+44% in Total Wine EQ volume, with 48% of both EQ and $ Vol in
the in the $8 – 9.99 price range
• NEW! Marques de Casa Concha Sauvignon Blanc & Terrunyo Riesling – small
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Source: AC Nielsen Total US XAOC 52wks 02/02/13
production, artisanal wines from Concha y Toro’s top winemakers: Marcelo Papa &
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• Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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• Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2011:
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