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Chile
Chilean vineyards were first established
in the mid-sixteenth century by Spanish missionaries.
In 1851 a Spaniard, Silvestre Ochagavia,
brought in French wine experts, followed by cuttings of CABERNET
FRANC, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MALBEC,
MERLOT, PINOT
NOIR, SAUVIGNON BLANC,
and SEMILLON. Other
varieties were subsequently planted, including CHARDONNAY,
GEWURZTRAMINER
and RIESLING.
Chile seems to have an ideal environment
for growing grapes. The vineyards have never been infected with
PHYLLOXERA and seem to be permantly protected by the
Andes Mountains, this means that Chilean vineyards can be planted
with original rootstock, rather than having to be grafted onto those
that are phylloxera-resistant.
Most of the areas are dry and aren't beleaguered
by rains spoiling the harvest. But they do have plenty of water
form the melting snows of the Andes.
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