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Leyda Valley

Leyda Valley wine guide: the sub-region in Chile, its Pinot Noir, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Chile
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Pinot Noir
Styles
red · dry white · sparkling
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Leyda Valley is a sub-region in San Antonio Valley, Chile.

The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Syrah.

The ground underneath is clay, granite and loam.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and hills.

The region is known for red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine.

At the table these bottles work with grilled salmon, seafood, poultry and creamy cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 8 years.

Soil
ClayGraniteLoam
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
CoastalHills
Styles
reddry whitesparkling

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Bodega Volcanes de Chile Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • Korta Seleccion Especial Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • Luis Felipe Edwards 'Marea' Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • Montes Alpha Special Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • MontGras Day One Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • Santa Carolina 'Carolina' Reserva Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, Chile
  • Santa Carolina 'Carolina' Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile

At the table.

  • Grilled salmon
  • Seafood
  • Poultry
  • Creamy cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 5 to 8 years.

Nearby regions.

Leyda Valley: common questions

01.
What grapes is Leyda Valley known for?
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Pinot Noir is the signature grape of Leyda Valley. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Syrah are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Leyda Valley make?
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Leyda Valley produces red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Leyda Valley?
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You will find Leyda Valley in Chile, where it is a sub-region.
04.
What food goes with Leyda Valley wine?
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Try grilled salmon, seafood, poultry and creamy cheeses.
05.
How long does Leyda Valley wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 8 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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