Chile — wine

Coastal Region

Cool Pacific coastal zone of Chile encompassing Itata, Bío-Bío and Malleco valleys, known for heritage grape varieties including País, Moscatel and Cinsault grown on granitic soils by small growers.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Cool, wet season ideal for heritage varieties; País and Cinsault show remarkable freshness and elegance.
2021 Good vintage; wines show aromatic purity and bright acidity characteristic of the coast.
2020 Reliable quality; easy-drinking wines with good fruit expression.
2019 Benchmark year for coastal heritage varieties; País of extraordinary freshness and depth.
2018 Consistent quality across all coastal subregions; País and Cinsault show strong identity.