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Chile is probably the biggest success story in the world of wine in the last ten years. There's a vast array of inexpensive Chilean wine everywhere, but the quality varies enormously. It's vineyards stretch over seven hundred miles north to south in a series of lush valleys between the Andes and the Coastal Ranges. Just like California, and with a very similar climate, Chile's vineyards are more affected by their location east to west between two mountain ranges, rather than north to south. Whereas east facing slopes of the Coastal Ranges receive less rainfall and warmer temperatures, the best vineyards are sited on the west facing slopes of the Andes, which benefit from cool night time temperatures producing high levels of acidity and good concentration of fruit.

Like Argentina, Chile is capable of producing some world class reds, and some whites too, most noticeably Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. If you avoid the mass produced low end brands it's possible to find some exceptional wines which are fantastic value for money.

 

 

Teillery Organic Wines Teillery is a family owned, dedicated organic producer in Maipo Valley, Chile's premier wine growing district. Pictured here are Solange (head of marketing) and her father (and owner of the business) Jose Teillery. The business was origninally founded by Jose's father, Joseph. In the 1990s Jose began growing his grapes organically and subsequently achieved certification from IMO Switzerland for organic production. Teillery have since gone a step further and are now cerified as "Fairtrade for Life" as well, with long term sustainable farming practices and responsible social practices for both staff and the local area. Jose did his thesis on sulphur free wines all the way back in the 1960s, and this has been a subject close to his heart all his life. As regular visitors to our site will know, the over zealous use of sulphites in wine (and other foods) is something we're passionate about trying to stop, so we were delighted when Solange approached us to import their wines. Last year they produced Chile's first ever "no added sulphite" wine. It's a fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon (listed below). All their wines are very good, all low in sulphites and made as naturally as possible. We've imported four of their best below. Please give them a try, they are delicious and good for you! Teillery Website Please note these wines are bottled unfiltered to retain the wine's natural full flavour. There will be some sediment (completely harmless grape particles) so you may want to decant or pour carefully.

 

 

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