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Chiles wine industry dates back to the 1540s, when the Spanish conquistadores, notably Cortes, Pizarro and Valdivia, crossed over from Extremadura to the New World.
A dominant point in the countrys success in the wine industry is the fact that phylloxera has never affected its vineyards because the destructive little vine aphid was, quite simply, unable to cross the Andes.
2005 vintage report - The general prospects for white wines under process are very positive in all areas of the country. Fruity, fresh and mineral wines are expected.
Expectations regarding red wines for this season are very auspicious throughout the country, given that ripeness has advanced gradually, with a very good balance between sugar content and phenolic ripeness. Round tannins are expected, with wines of good colour and adequate levels of natural acidity.
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Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Chardonnay 2004
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
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