Bío-bío Valley Wine

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Over the past twenty years, Chilean wineries and winemakers have been discovering new and interesting terroir and microclimates. Among these areas is one of the most Southern-reaching areas of Chile, the Bío Bío Valley.

Innovative winemakers are pioneering the discovery of which wine varieties and styles adapt best to the region, In each valley they have been making strides exhibiting just how their individual microclimates can generate wines which uniquely express the terroir.

Today, innovative winemakers are focusing on the exploration of the unique microclimates of each region. Through their research, they have discovered which grapes work best in the region and also how the wines portray stylistic expression.

Bío Bío,(pronounced BEE-o Bee-o), has just 446 hectares under vine . Here Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have recently stolen the spotlight and are the wines to watch from this region.

Their extreme southern position gives them warm days and more daylight than Read more »

Bío Bío,(pronounced BEE-o Bee-o), has just 446 hectares under vine . Here Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have recently stolen the spotlight and are the wines to watch from this region.

Their extreme southern position gives them warm days and more daylight than their northern counterparts. Their moderate Mediterranean climate provides them with the ideal combination of with warm days and cold nights Theses southern regions receive more daylight than the northern regions, though once the sun sets the nights are cool. This moderate Mediterranean climate allows for a lengthy ripening season. The Coastal Mountain range blocks Bío Bío from the influence of the ocean, though the region is still known for high rainfall and strong winds. This can make the regions’ growing conditions somewhat challenging for grape growers, but skillful winemakers have embraced this opportunity and shown success.

The climate conditions in Bío Bío are similar to those in northern France. Add to that the soils made up of alluvial matter, clay and sand and it’s a recipe for success. The results are lower-alcohol wines with bright acidity giving way to a more mineral expression in contrast with some of their fruit-forward counterparts from other regions.

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Malbec

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer’s direct and obvious charm has made it a popular varietal in almost every corner of the wine world. Ex...
Chardonnay

British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
Pinot Noir

“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

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Bío-bío Valley on Snooth

December 2018

Cono Sur Single Vineyard Riesling Block 23 Rulos del Alto 2016

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Wine review by martins2002
January 2018

Cono Sur Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose Valle del Bio-Bio NV

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Absolutly food friendly. Great with roasted pork. fruty to the point of feeling sweet. Read More

Wine review by rkeeler440
September 2017

Tonigth this bottle caugth my eye: Cono Sur Sparkling Rose. It is the first time I see a wine from the Bio-Bio valley. Given my recent interest in sparkling wines, and a little obsesion with "esoteric" wine regions, it was an easy choise. Read More

Forum post in the topic What have you bought lately?
March 2017

Back to Napa. Started today with a visit to Jean Edwards Cellars tasting room in downtown Napa where we tasted thru their lineup:2015 Dalla Gasperina Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford)2014 Cooper's Cuvee (new release)2013 Petite Sirah (Calistoga)2013 74-41 Cabernet Sauvignon2012 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon G3 (Georges iii vineyard - Beckstoffer) Ste... Read More

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February 2015

Cono Sur Single Vineyard Riesling Block 23 Rulos del Alto 2013

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Cono Sur rarely disappoints - whatever the price point. This Riesling is from an intermediate offering and has characteristics of a 2 year old Alsatian wine from an uncharacteristically warm vintage with petrol, stewed peach, apple, musk and ginger on the nose. The palate is treated to a clean, slightly warm (alcoholic) flow of spiced peach th... Read More

Wine review by zufrieden
May 2014

Porta Chardonnay 2013

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This is a lighter style Chardonnay from Chile with minimal fruit and tart character. Lemon notes dominate but the excess acid really is a noticeable flaw. My rating-- 79 Read More

Wine review by Zuiko
May 2013

Viña Cono Sur Gewürztraminer NV

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fabulous 5 Read More

Wine review by bennie1234
November 2012

Llai Llai Pinot Noir 2009

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Dark earth, wood, cherry aromas, which are fairly low-key and balanced. Vanilla is a bit forward. Vegetative and herbal notes come out on the body, with candied red fruit on the finish. Read More

Wine review by Chris Carpita
November 2011

Sheffield Cellars Llai Llai Chardonnay 2008

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Light golden hue, aromas of star fruit, apples and stone fruits; flavor notes of tropical tree fruits, lime and yellow apples, balanced across a soft, moderate finish. Read More

Wine review by InWineTruth
November 2011

Llai Llai Pinot Noir Bio Bio Valley 2010

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Vibrant Garnet color makes the subtle taste surprising. Cherry, oak, peppers and earthiness. Loving it! Great value at $12.99 Read More

Wine review by RLBennett