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Where is Colchagua Valley wine from?

Colchagua Valley is a red wine from Santa Cruz, in Rapel Valley, O'Higgins, Chile. It is a DO wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah and Malbec.

Colchagua Valley wine label
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Colchagua Valley at a glance

ClassificationDO
AppellationValle de Colchagua
StyleRed wine
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah, Malbec
Village or townSanta Cruz
SubregionRapel Valley
RegionO'Higgins
CountryChile
Coordinates-34.6372, -71.3631

Colchagua Valley

Santa Cruz, O'Higgins, Chile

DO

Its best-known corner is Apalta

Appellation
Valle de Colchagua
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah, Malbec

The Colchagua Valley follows the Tinguiririca River west of the Andes, about 180 km south of Santiago. Its main wine town is Santa Cruz. It is one of Chile's best red wine areas, especially for Carmenère, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Producers to know

  • Montes
  • Lapostolle
  • Viu Manent
  • MontGras
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Colchagua Valley: questions and answers

Where is Colchagua Valley wine from?

Colchagua Valley is a red wine from Santa Cruz, in Rapel Valley, O'Higgins, Chile. It is a DO wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah and Malbec.

Which country is Colchagua Valley from?

Colchagua Valley is from Chile, in the O'Higgins wine region.

What grape is Colchagua Valley made from?

Colchagua Valley is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah and Malbec.

Is Colchagua Valley a red or a white wine?

Colchagua Valley is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Colchagua Valley?

Producers to know include Montes, Lapostolle, Viu Manent and MontGras.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.