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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Wine from Apalta comes out of Colchagua Valley, Chile, where it sits as a sub-region.
Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Carmenère, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot, plus one more.
The ground underneath is alluvial, clay and loam.
The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal, hills and riverside.
The region is known for red wine.
Names to look for on a shelf: Casa Lapostolle and Montes.
At the table these bottles work with beef, lamb, grilled meats and rich pasta dishes.
Serve at 15 to 18°C.
Grapes planted here.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Carmenère
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Syrah
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Merlot
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Petit Verdot
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Mourvèdre
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Producers worth knowing.
01
Casa Lapostolle
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Montes
Bottles to look for.
- Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Calyptra Inedito Limited Edition Red Blend, Apalta, Chile
- Carmen Apalta Delanz, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere, Apalta, Chile
- Clos Apalta 'Le Petit Clos', Apalta Valley, Chile
- Clos Apalta Prelude, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Clos du Lican, Apalta, Chile
At the table.
- Beef
- Lamb
- Grilled meats
- Rich pasta dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 15 to 18°C.
Nearby regions.
Apalta: common questions
01.What grapes is Apalta known for?+
Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Apalta. Carmenère, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Apalta make?+
Apalta produces red wine.
03.Where is Apalta?+
You will find Apalta in Chile, where it is a sub-region.
04.What food goes with Apalta wine?+
Try beef, lamb, grilled meats and rich pasta dishes.
More from here: every wine region in Chile, or the wider Colchagua Valley guide.