Iconic and outstanding houses in Colchagua Valley.
Region DNA
The character of Colchagua Valley
Based on 1,981 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 214 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Colchagua Valley
Las Casas de Vaqueria
VisitColchagua Valley wineries worth the stop
The 12 best critic-rated producers in Colchagua Valley with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01
- 02Lapostolle
Fundo, 3130000 San José de Apalla, Santa Cruz, O'Higgins
Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 03Koyle
Fundo Angostura Sin numero, Canadilla, San Fernando, O'Higgins
Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 04Valdivieso
Luz Pereira 320, 3380063 Lontue, Molina, Maule
Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 05Viu Manent
3130000, Carretera del vino km 37 Viu Manent, Santa Cruz, O'Higgins
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 06Casa Silva
I-90-H 600, Casa Silva, San Fernando, O'Higgins
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 07Villalobos
Parcela d27,, Valle de los Artistas, Chile
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino
- 08MontGras
Camino Isla de Yáquil - s/N, 3160000 Palmilla, O'Higgins
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 09
- 10Laura Hartwig
Camino Barreales s/n, xxxx, Santa Cruz, Chile
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 11
- 12Estampa
Ruta 90, km 45, Palmilla, Valle de Colchagua, Chile
Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
Colchagua Valley is a wine region in Chile, home to 399 producers tracked on Femente, 21 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and Chilean Carménère wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit. It takes in Apalta Valley.
Colchagua Valley — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Colchagua Valley?
- The most planted varieties in Colchagua Valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Shiraz/Syrah, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Colchagua Valley known for?
- Colchagua Valley is known for Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Carménère, and Chilean Merlot wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Colchagua Valley?
- Femente tracks 399 producers in Colchagua Valley, of which 21 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Colchagua Valley?
- Colchagua Valley is a wine region in Chile, taking in Apalta Valley.
Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley is a wine region in Chile, home to 399 producers tracked on Femente, 21 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and Chilean Carménère wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit. It takes in Apalta Valley.
Producers in Colchagua Valley
- Kankura — honest
- Doña Clemencia — undiscovered
- Farmus — honest
- Donoso Silva Estate — undiscovered
- Santa Cruz — distinction
- Relmu — honest
- Lapostolle — critic
- MontGras — distinction
- Casa Silva — distinction
- Estampa — distinction
- Terrapura — distinction
- Bisquertt Family Vineyards — distinction
- Encierra — distinction
- Valle Andino — honest
- Raiken — honest
- Doña Dominga — honest
- Hard Rock — undiscovered
- Los Vascos — distinction
- Red del Vino — honest
- Lastarria — honest
- La Despensa Boutique — distinction
- Casa Chilena — undiscovered
- Hurtado — undiscovered
- L'Entremetteuse — honest
- Parroquia de Isla de Yáquil — undiscovered
- Unique Vin — undiscovered
- Hacienda Los Lingues — undiscovered
- Villalobos — distinction
- Caminomar — undiscovered
- Vina San Damian — undiscovered
- Ranquilhue — undiscovered
- UnVinito - Un Vinito — undiscovered
- La Familia — undiscovered
- Clos Santa Ana — honest
- Viña Cea — undiscovered
- Multi — honest
- Chateau de G — honest
- Bodega Caven — undiscovered
- Owm — distinction
- Viña Toldos — honest
- Malang — undiscovered
- Casa de Valenzuela — undiscovered
- Château de Feu — undiscovered
- Colchagua Chili — honest
- Viu Manent — distinction
- BH Wines — undiscovered
- Koyle — critic
- La Playa — distinction
- Valdivieso — critic
- Manantiales — undiscovered
- Alto Los Romeros — honest
- Laura Hartwig — distinction
- Vuelo — honest
- Rio del Mar — honest
- Vultur — distinction
- Las Niñas — honest
- Maquis — distinction
- Javiera Ortúzar — honest
- Clos Apalta — critic
- Tesis — undiscovered