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Vineyards in Chile's Aconcagua Valley Wine Region

Spanning from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes down to the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean, the spectacular Aconcagua wine region is one of Chile's most geologically dynamic and internationally acclaimed viticultural zones. Named after Mount Aconcagua—the highest peak in the Americas—this diverse region relies on pure glacial meltwater to sustain its inland vines, while its seaward valleys are cooled by dramatic maritime weather systems. Although situated closer to the equator than any European vineyard, premium grape growing thrives here due to the radical cooling influence of the ocean. This intense environmental variety divides the region into four highly specialized sub-districts, delivering everything from chiseled coastal whites to powerful mountain reds.

The coastal frontiers are defined by the pioneering Casablanca Valley and the ultra-maritime San Antonio Valley, which includes the highly prized Leyda sub-zone. First planted in the mid-1980s, these cool-climate havens are blanketed by dense morning sea fogs and persistent cloud cover coming off the Pacific. This unique microclimate slows down the ripening process beautifully, allowing grape varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to develop intense, tropical aromatics while maintaining a razor-sharp, tongue-tingling natural acidity. These coastal hillsides have also emerged as an exceptional home for delicate, cool-climate red wines, yielding elegant expressions of Pinot Noir and Syrah defined by extraordinary freshness and fine, chalky tannins.

In stark contrast, moving inland along the protected floor of the main Aconcagua Valley reveals a warm, sun-drenched terroir perfectly suited for robust red wines. This area is home to historic estates like Viña Errázuriz, whose terroir-driven approach forever changed the global perception of Chilean viticulture. In a legendary 2004 blind tasting in Berlin, the valley's iconic Bordeaux-style blend, Seña, triumphed over France's finest premier cru châteaux. This monumental milestone proved that the stony, alluvial soils of the valley produce world-class Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère of immense structure, rich dark fruit, and aristocratic elegance, capable of commanding center stage on any global collector's table.

 

Delve Deeper

Arboleda | Aconcagua Valley

Arboleda | Aconcagua Valley
De Martino Wines from Chile Logo

De Martino | Maipo Valley
Matetic Vineyards | San Antonio

Matetic Vineyards | San Antonio
Seña branded harvest crate full of grapes in vineyard

Seña | Aconcagua Valley
Viña Errazuriz Logo

Viña Errazuriz | Aconcagua Valley
Viña Ventolera | Leyda Valley

Viña Ventolera | Leyda Valley

THE LINE UP

Errazuriz Las Pizarras Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay Wine Bottle on a white background

Errazuriz La Pizarras Chardonnay 2021
£46.00
£46.00
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A breathtakingly crisp, world-class Chilean white bursting with vibrant citrus, green apple, and stony minerality... Read More...
Morandé Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva Chilean White Wine Bottle

Morandé Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva 2025
£13.75
£13.75
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Great value, award-winning Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva from Chile's Casablanca Valley... Read More...
Errazuriz La Cumbre Syrah 2019/21

Errazuriz La Cumbre Syrah 2019/21
£36.00
£36.00
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Lush, juicy & mouth filling, multi-award winning flagship Syrah from Errazuriz... Read More...
Morandé Vitis Única Pinot Noir Red Wine Bottle

Morandé Vitis Única Pinot Noir 2023
£16.00
£16.00
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Award winning Pinot Noir from the Casablanca Valley that is complex, fresh & elegant... Read More...
Rocas de Seña Chilean Red Wine Bottle

Rocas de Seña 2021
£53.00
£53.00
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The second wine of Seña is a unique wine, smooth in texture & a long juicy finish... Read More...
Matetic Corralillo Garnacha Red Wine Bottle

Matetic Corralillo Garnacha 2021
£18.75
£18.75
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A fresh, elegant & juicy Grenache from Chile's biodynamic star winery, Matetic... Read More...
Montes Alpha Casablanca Chardonnay White Wine Bottle

Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2023
£19.00
£19.00
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A juicy, fresh and textured Casablanca Chardonnay from leading Chilean producer Montes... Read More...
Matetic Corralillo Riesling Bottle

Matetic Corralillo Riesling 2025
£15.50
£15.50
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This organic & biodynamic Chilean Riesling displays great aromatic intensity and freshness... Read More...
Viña von Siebenthal Carmenère Red Wine Bottle

Viña von Siebenthal Carmenère 2020
£22.00
£22.00
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An intense, complex & concentrated expression of Carmenère cultivated using organic principles... Read More...
Errazuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2021

Errazuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2021
£50.00
£50.00
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One of Chile's greatest wines inspired by the finest Grands Crus of Burgundy... Read More...
Seña Chilean Red Wine Bottle

Seña 2016
£110.00
£110.00
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Iconic Bordeaux blend that's regularly benchmarked alongside 1st Growths & other top Cabernets... Read More...
Viña von Siebenthal Parcela #7 Red Wine Bottle

Viña von Siebenthal Parcela #7 2019
£22.75
£22.75
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A well balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot & Cabernet Franc... Read More...
Errazuriz Max 8 Chilean Red Wine Bottle

Errazuriz Max VIII 2019
£15.50
£15.50
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A red blend of Bordeaux & Mediterranean grapes sourced from the 8 vineyards of Errazuriz... Read More...
Errazuriz Max Chardonnay Bottle

Errazuriz Max Reserva Chardonnay 2022/23
£13.75
£13.75
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A premium oak aged Chardonnay from Chile's cool climate Aconcagua Valley... Read More...
Viña Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve

Errázuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2018
£62.00
£62.00
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Errázuriz's flagship Bordeaux inspired red wine named in honour of the winery's founder... Read More...
Morandé Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Half Bottle

Morandé Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2024
£9.50
£9.50
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A unique, luscious late harvest Sauvignon Blanc produced in small quantities only in special years... Read More...
Undurraga Sibaris Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva

Undurraga Sibaris Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva 2023
£14.50
£14.50
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A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with complex aromas of zesty grapefruit and lime... Read More...
Cellar Offer
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022/23
£14.50
£14.50
£18.00
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A wine that offers the signature blackcurrant fruit and cedar notes of its grape variety... Read More...
Haras de Pirque Albaclara Sauvignon Blanc

Haras de Pirque Albaclara Sauvignon Blanc 2023
£15.00
£15.00
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Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises over the Leyda vineyards... Read More...
Matetic Corralillo Gewürztraminer Bottle

Matetic Corralillo Gewürztraminer 2023
£15.00
£15.00
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Concentrated with creamy ripe fruits and a long intense finish... Read More...
Viña Echeverría Pinot Noir Gran Reserva 2022

Viña Echeverría Pinot Noir Gran Reserva 2022
£13.75
£13.75
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A rich and elegant Pinot that combines aromas of cooked strawberries with hints of chocolate... Read More...
Matetic Syrah Chilean Red Wine

Matetic Syrah 2017
£55.00
£55.00
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A serious expression of Syrah from the Chilean masters of Biodynamics - Matetic... Read More...
Matetic Corralillo Syrah Bottle

Matetic Corralillo Syrah 2022
£19.00
£19.00
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A finely structured, intense and complex Syrah... Read More...
Matetic EQ Cool Climate Syrah

Matetic EQ Cool Climate Syrah 2018
£27.00
£27.00
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A smooth, complex, cool-climate Syrah sourced from biodynamic vineyards... Read More...
Matetic EQ Granite Pinot Noir

Matetic EQ Granite Pinot Noir 2021
£27.00
£27.00
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An award winning cool climate Pinot Noir produced according to organic and biodynamic principles... Read More...
Matetic EQ Quartz Chardonnay

Matetic EQ Quartz Chardonnay 2023
£19.50
£19.50
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A full, voluptuous biodynamic and organic Chardonnay from leading Chilean producer Matetic... Read More...
Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc Chilean White Wine

Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2023
£14.50
£14.50
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An intensely aromatic wine full of tropical & citrus characters with a juicy finish... Read More...
Matetic EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Matetic EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2021
from £16.50
from £16.50
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A concentrated, fruity, fresh and very tasty biodynamic & organic Sauvignon Blanc... Read More...
Matetic Corralillo Pinot Noir Chilean Red Wine

Matetic Corralillo Pinot Noir 2023
£19.00
£19.00
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Elegant Pinot Noir with soft tannins, vibrant acidity and a juicy, long aftertaste... Read More...
Arboleda Pinot Noir Bottle

Arboleda Pinot Noir 2023
£19.75
£19.75
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An elegant Pinot Noir with a fresh and savoury palate, from cool climate Chile... Read More...
Arboleda Chardonnay Bottle

Arboleda Chardonnay 2023
£17.00
£17.00
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A refined and elegant Chardonnay made in the style of white Burgundy... Read More...
Arboleda Carménère

Arboleda Carménère 2022
£17.00
£17.00
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A ripe, elegant, smooth and satisfying Carménère, rich in dark berry fruits and spice... Read More...
Arboleda Syrah Bottle

Arboleda Syrah 2020
£18.00
£18.00
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This intense and enticing wine is characterised by its balanced body and outstanding soft tannins... Read More...
Cellar Offer
Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc Bottle

Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc 2023/24
£12.00
£12.00
£16.00
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A combination of vivacity and elegance, this Sauvignon Blanc is attractive for its bright aromatic profile and structure on the palate... Read More...