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Where is Elqui Valley wine from?
Elqui Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Vicuña, in Coquimbo, Coquimbo, Chile. It is a DO wine made mainly from Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Pedro Ximénez.
Elqui Valley at a glance
| Classification | DO |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Valle del Elqui |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pedro Ximénez |
| Village or town | Vicuña |
| Subregion | Coquimbo |
| Region | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile |
| Vineyard area | 286 ha |
| Coordinates | -30.0333, -70.7167 |
Elqui Valley
Vicuña, Coquimbo, Chile
DO
Pisco country, under some of the clearest skies on Earth
- Appellation
- Valle del Elqui
- Grapes
- Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pedro Ximénez
- Vineyard
- 286 ha
The Elqui Valley in northern Chile has long grown grapes for pisco. In the late 1990s Viña Falernia began making table wine near Vicuña, and high, sunny vineyards now give Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Its clear skies also attract many astronomical observatories.
Producers to know
- Viña Falernia
- Viñedos de Alcohuaz
Elqui Valley: questions and answers
Where is Elqui Valley wine from?
Elqui Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Vicuña, in Coquimbo, Coquimbo, Chile. It is a DO wine made mainly from Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Pedro Ximénez.
Which country is Elqui Valley from?
Elqui Valley is from Chile, in the Coquimbo wine region.
What grape is Elqui Valley made from?
Elqui Valley is made mainly from Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Pedro Ximénez.
Is Elqui Valley a red or a white wine?
Both. Elqui Valley is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
How big is Elqui Valley?
Elqui Valley covers about 286 hectares of vineyards.
Who are the best producers of Elqui Valley?
Producers to know include Viña Falernia and Viñedos de Alcohuaz.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.