Chilean Climate, Geography and Soil.
July 25th, 2008 Posted in ChileHistorically, most of Chile’s vineyards have been located near populous areas. Santiago has been the center of most of the wine activity. Its location is ideal for irrigation from runoff water from the nearby Andes, it has little risk of frost, and the cool evenings help to bring acidity to the wines.
Outside of Santiago, Chileans have discovered areas, like Casablanca to the north, and Bio-Bio to the south, that have mediterranean climates ideally suited to growing wine. Those areas usually have locations on the rolling foothills of the Andes, where cool breezes from the ocean regulate temperatures.
Soil in Chile consists mostly of alluvial limestone and clay. I’ll have more details on soil and geography when I talk about each region in detail. Stay tuned!
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