Casablanca Valley
Casablanca is Chile's cool-climate pioneer, where persistent coastal fog ripens Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay slowly to produce crisp, saline-edged whites and fresh Pinot Noir.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, coastal fog |
| Geography | Cool coastal valley southwest of Santiago |
| Key appellations | Casablanca Valley DO · Lote B · Autor |
| Main grapes | Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling |
| Famous for | Cool-climate white, Fog-moderated terroir, Sauvignon Blanc |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Casablanca Valley
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
Riesling
Riesling is one of the world's greatest white grapes — aromatic, intensely acidic, and profoundly age-worthy. …
Nearby
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Wine travel
Visiting Casablanca Valley
A mere hour from Santiago, the fog-cooled wineries of Casablanca make an easy half-day trip.
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