Central Valley GI

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Warm, Moderate
Notes Warm and dry. At altitude.
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Chile notes: Widely grown in Chile
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Carménère Grape Chile notes: Widely grown in Chile
Grape notes: Needs a long, sunny growing season. From Bordeaux, but widely grown in Chile. Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Merlot Grape Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
White Chardonnay Grape
White Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape Grape notes: Early budding and ripening.
Two main styles:
1. Harvested early. Dry, light body, medium-to-high acidity and simple flavors.
2. Delayed harvesting. Full body, medium acidity and complex flavors.
White Sauvignon Blanc Grape Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Sometimes blended with Merlot or Carmenere. Herbal (mint) and green pepper with black fruit and oak.
Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Carmenere Wine Sometimes blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Often oaked.
Still Red Merlot Wine Soft, medium body, high-volume brands meant for immediate drinking.
Still White Chardonnay Wine Produces both high-volume wines and outstanding quality wines.
Still White Pinot Grigio Wine (Italy)
Still White Sauvignon Blanc Wine Produces inexpensive, high-volume brands.



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