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TONG N°7
Chile
In Chile, things are about to change. The aim is to move dominance away from the few big companies, and to have a more diverse landscape of smaller but profitable producers. More direct will be the result of the introduction of three geographical qualifications, “Costa”, “Entre Cordilleras” and “Alto”, referring to the coast, the Central Valley and the Andes respectively. The opposition north-south has become obsolete; there is more diversity and complexity to be found in the east-west axis, and the notion of “terroir” is becoming more important, also as a marketing tool. Will Chilean wine growers adapt their plantings to the regions they live in? Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Pinot Noir near the coast; Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and Merlot in the warmer centre, and new varieties like Pinot Gris or even Riesling in the Andes? Or will there be a competition between for example Cabernet Sauvignon from the coast, the centre and the mountains?
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Much more than simply reliable
Chile's different wine regions and wine styles
by Jürgen Mathäss
When Carmenere isn't Merlot
Is Carmenere really Chile's flagship variety?
by Philippo Pszczolkowski
Ocean enology
The potential of coastal vineyards and their fresh wines
by Eduardo Chadwick
Grafting and its effects on taste
Does wine from un-grafted vines taste better?
by Ernst Rühl
Staking his bets on Pinot Noir
From the plain to the "rain" in Bio-Bio
by Pascal Marchand
The spread of drip irrigation
How Chile will have to cope with climate change and less rainfall
by Samuel Ortega-Farias
Chile goes green
About environmentally-sound practices in Chilean vineyards and wineries
by Yerko Moreno
Chile's different wine regions and wine styles
by Jürgen Mathäss
When Carmenere isn't Merlot
Is Carmenere really Chile's flagship variety?
by Philippo Pszczolkowski
Ocean enology
The potential of coastal vineyards and their fresh wines
by Eduardo Chadwick
Grafting and its effects on taste
Does wine from un-grafted vines taste better?
by Ernst Rühl
Staking his bets on Pinot Noir
From the plain to the "rain" in Bio-Bio
by Pascal Marchand
The spread of drip irrigation
How Chile will have to cope with climate change and less rainfall
by Samuel Ortega-Farias
Chile goes green
About environmentally-sound practices in Chilean vineyards and wineries
by Yerko Moreno
Jürgen Mathäss
Jürgen Mathäss is Germany's leading expert on Chilean wine. He visits Chile regularly to write about the country's production, and teaches at sommelier schools across Germany.
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Jürgen Mathäss is Germany's leading expert on Chilean wine. He visits Chile regularly to write about the country's production, and teaches at sommelier schools across Germany.
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Philippo Pszczolkowski
Philippo Pszczolkowski is professor of viticulture at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. His research into how Carmenere can be the ultimate Chilean grape variety is fundamental for the development of Chile as an international wine-producing country.
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Philippo Pszczolkowski is professor of viticulture at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. His research into how Carmenere can be the ultimate Chilean grape variety is fundamental for the development of Chile as an international wine-producing country.
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Eduardo Chadwick
The leadership of sixth-generation Eduardo Chadwick has made Errazuriz one of the most dynamic big wine producers of Chile. Chadwick introduced ambitious hillside plantings and plantings near the coast of Chile. He also introduced Syrah in Chile, developed a joint venture with Mondavi at the time and is involved in many projects, such as introducing organic and biodynamic viticulture, the use of lighter-weight bottles etc.
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The leadership of sixth-generation Eduardo Chadwick has made Errazuriz one of the most dynamic big wine producers of Chile. Chadwick introduced ambitious hillside plantings and plantings near the coast of Chile. He also introduced Syrah in Chile, developed a joint venture with Mondavi at the time and is involved in many projects, such as introducing organic and biodynamic viticulture, the use of lighter-weight bottles etc.
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Ernst Rühl
Professor Ernst Rühl works at Geisenheim University in Germany, which is together with Davis, California one of the most important universities in the world with regard to grape growing and the development of new grape varieties. Rühl's research is based on grapevine behavior and grapevine diseases.
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Professor Ernst Rühl works at Geisenheim University in Germany, which is together with Davis, California one of the most important universities in the world with regard to grape growing and the development of new grape varieties. Rühl's research is based on grapevine behavior and grapevine diseases.
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Pascal Marchand
Originally from Canada, flying winemaker Pascal Marchand was long based in Burgundy where he made wines from his beloved Pinot Noir at such prestigious domains as Domaine Comte Armand and Domaine de la Vougeraie. These days, he travels between Burgundy and Chile, where he is involved in an ambitious project in Bio-Bio.
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Originally from Canada, flying winemaker Pascal Marchand was long based in Burgundy where he made wines from his beloved Pinot Noir at such prestigious domains as Domaine Comte Armand and Domaine de la Vougeraie. These days, he travels between Burgundy and Chile, where he is involved in an ambitious project in Bio-Bio.
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Samuel Ortega-Farias
Dr. Samuel Ortega-Farias is a researcher at the faculty of Agricultural Science at Talca University in Chile. He is specialised in irrigation techniques and agroclimatology.
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Dr. Samuel Ortega-Farias is a researcher at the faculty of Agricultural Science at Talca University in Chile. He is specialised in irrigation techniques and agroclimatology.
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Yerko Moreno
Yerko Moreno is a professor at Talca University in Chile and is director of the Grape and Wine Research Centre. He is one of the most important viticultural scientists in Chile, and one of the greatest ambassadors of Chilean viticulture. His latest research involves the creation of a charter for sustainability, making viticulture and winemaking profitable for everyone involved in the production of Chilean wine.
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Yerko Moreno is a professor at Talca University in Chile and is director of the Grape and Wine Research Centre. He is one of the most important viticultural scientists in Chile, and one of the greatest ambassadors of Chilean viticulture. His latest research involves the creation of a charter for sustainability, making viticulture and winemaking profitable for everyone involved in the production of Chilean wine.
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