PHOENIX WINES
Valleys
Colchagua
The Colchagua Valley is one of Chile´s most recognized wine growing regions. It has a large number of both modern and historic wineries and produces high quality and full bodied red wines.
Located in Chile 6th´s region, Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins, this region is part a subdivision of the bigger Valley called Rapel.
It has an average temperature of 22°C (72°F), with warm afternoons that are cooled by pacific ocean breezes, together with crossing rivers and occasional rainfall.
Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley is an historic wine producing regions. It is very close to Santiago, capital city of Chile and some of the country´s most famous wines are produced here. It´s borders are Santiago in the north, the Rapel Valley in the south, the Coastal Range in the west and the majestic Andes Mountains in the east, making a natural frontier with the Mendoza region in Argentina.
Recently Maipo has been divided in three smaller areas.
Alto Maipo (Andean Foothills), Central Maipo (lower lying ground to the west of Alto Maipo) and Bajo Maipo (between Central Maipo and Coastal Range)
Its soils are alluvial in origin, very rich in minerals, with a clay-silt-loam texture and good permeability.
Casablanca
Casablanca Valley is also very near Santiago, taking a drive no longer than 40 minutes to the west. Equal distance separates it form the Pacific Ocean.
Its proximity to the sea shore makes it a really special microclimate, as during summer time, the in coming sea breeze cools down the air and does not allow to temperature to increase to the levels of the eastern located valleys. Maximum temperatures 25° Celsius are the proof of this. During the night, the temperature drops to 14° Celsius. This conditions are the reason why cool climate varieties are the most planted, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The soils have granitic origin, with a very low natural fertility. The profile of the soil is dominated by sand and red clay.
