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The Wine Zones of Chile

Dr Tim Knowles (Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management, Centre for Hospitality Management, Sheffield Hallam University)
Alejandra Garces (Wine Writer and Consultant, Santiago, Chile)
Ignacio Espinosa (Wine Logistics Manager, Santiago, Chile)

International Journal of Wine Marketing

ISSN: 0954-7541

Article publication date: 1 February 2002

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Abstract

This paper explores nine wine zones of Chile based on the country's appellation of origin legislation. In pursuing this discussion, two key themes emerge: the influence of rainfall and temperature. It is these two themes that dictate the suitability of the various grape varieties used throughout the country. Equally, the geography of Chile, the influence of the Andes and the cooling currents of the Pacific also influence rainfall and temperature throughout the nine zones commented on in this paper. The zones that are commented on are based on latitude from north to south and are similar to the country's political and administrative regions. However, from the perspective of vine cultivation they do not reflect key technical considerations such as climate and soil in any real detail. This paper expands the comments on the zones in order to comment on a range of technical considerations, vital for effective vine cultivation.

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Knowles, T., Garces, A. and Espinosa, I. (2002), "The Wine Zones of Chile", International Journal of Wine Marketing, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008739

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