Chile has an unusual geography sanwiched between The Andes to the east and The Pacific Ocean to the west and each wine producing region tends to have a warm Mediterranean climate.
Principal grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and local variety Carménère which is a late ripening black grape that thrives in warm and sunny conditions.
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are the key white grape varities and key areas to look out for on wine labels include Aconcagua, Casablanca, Maipo & Maule Valley.