Chile — wine

Limarí Valley DO

Chile's most northerly serious wine valley, where extreme aridity, proximity to the Pacific, and limestone calcareous soils create conditions unlike anywhere else in Chile. Chardonnay and Syrah from Limarí show oceanic mineral character unique in South American winemaking.

Year Rating Notes
2024 Pacific proximity created ideal conditions; limestone mineral expression excellent.
2023 Benchmark Limarí vintage; Tabalí Chardonnay of Chablis-like precision.
2022 Good northern Chile conditions; calcareous soils producing mineral whites.
2021 La Niña cooling helped; Chardonnay showing unusual freshness for latitude.
2020 Outstanding vintage; Limarí wines earning international mineral recognition.
2019 Strong conditions; Syrah showing cool-climate elegance.