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WINE AND PISCO IN THE COQUIMBO REGION
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Wine production in Chile began in Colonial
times. In 1549 the conquistador Francisco de Aguirre, founder
of the city of La
Serena, planted the first Vineyard in the semi arid valleys of the Coquimbo Region making a vital
contribution to the history of Chilean wine making. The first crop
was harvested two years later, a pioneering effort in Chile's culture of
wineries, the perfect acclimation of the stock imported from Spain produced
outstanding results. The Mediterranean style climate of the Limari Valley is excellent for
the growth and production of grapes because of the long periods
of sunshine and elevated temperatures. .
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The low rainfall, average 130 mm per year is
compensated by an integrated irrigation system of three
interconnected dams and canals, the Paloma, Recoleta and Cogotí. The excellent climatic
conditions, fertile soil and good irrigation allow vigorous
development of grapevines producing perfect vintages year after
year. The most important varieties of grapes within the Region
for wine production are Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot
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The Tamaya Vineyard, the second Vineyard of the north of Chile.
At
the Vineyard you will taste wines of its own production. This
vineyard is well known for its unique coupages, blends of Wine
stocks as Viognier, Sangiovese and Carmenere.
Simultaneously, you will observe the vines
and the natural surrounding with
its flowers, diverse agriculture, small crops and fruit. Also
a lot of varieties of grapes used to make The pisco.
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The main varieties of grapes used for pisco
production are Muscatel Rose, Alexandria Muscatel and Austrian Muscatel.
The process includes fermentation, distillation and a rest period in fine
woods which slowly impart their special essence to the liquor.
Visiting the plants which produce pisco gives an insight into the processes
involved and also an opportunity for tasting. This can be either at
the plants in La
Serena, Vicuna or Pisco
Elqui. Pisco is one of the national Chilean drinks and has been
described as "a million years of sunshine in a single
drop".
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For Information: info@ingservtur.cl
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Reservations: reservas@ingservtur.cl
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