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Chile, a country of pure wealth

Write: Max Hartmann (Chile) @vinosdechile

Chile it is a long and very narrow country. However, its geography allows it to have excellent lands, very rich in fruits and landscapes, with a generous soul. He already stood out in his work "La Araucana" the spanish poet Alonso de Ercilla and Zúñiga. Where it gave an account of the diversity of climates and landscapes, as well as the strength of its inhabitants.

This has brought with it a great variety of wine-growing territories, which extend for more than a thousand kilometers. Both from north to south and from the foot of the Cordillera de Los Andes until Pacific Ocean.

No celebration in Chile it is done if it is not with a good glass of wine in hand. And it is that their lands have allowed experts to go further in the exquisite wine world. It is currently one of the leading countries on this issue. Its strains are varied and accompany even the most demanding palates.

This is how, since ancient times, feasts have shared this sacred union between food and wine. The result is nothing more than a delight to our palates.

For some time, Chilean cuisine has undergone numerous changes that have made it possible to enrich its gastronomic offer. It is based on national products, with preparations that contemplate Mediterranean and European influences to delight even the most demanding palates.

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A clear example of typical Chilean traditional cuisine is the famous choclo pastel, a peasant stew based on a soft grated corn paste, with hints of basil and meat 'pine', generally served in clay pans at high temperatures.

It also has a strong piece of chicken, olives, hard-boiled egg and golden raisins. A classic Chilean wine perfect to accompany it is a Carménère, a strain that disappeared in Europa at the end of the XNUMXth century and which reappeared in Chile 25 years ago. A Cinsault or even Tempranillo they can add extra softness to the dish.

The wide coastline and the diversity of climates give excellent wines in Chile

El Pacific Ocean it borders more than 4.200 km of coastline. It provides an exquisite current towards the central valleys. These give rise to fresher white wines. Even new areas that have allowed strains of cold valleys, such as the Sauvignon gris or pinot noir, proliferate.

In this way, the great variety of fish and shellfish that the Chilean coast has from north to south combines perfectly with this type of wine.

A highly desired mollusk, for its flavor and also for its availability, (from time to time it is closed) is the crazy. This one not only has different ways of preparation - suck of crazy, starter of crazy with mayonnaise or green sauce, empanadas de crazy-. It is also very combinable with an exquisite and smooth Gray Sauvignon.

Of the stellar entrances the salmon tartar It is very popular. Small, even cuts, seasoned with a blend of fresh ginger, vinegar, tarragon, lemon juice, and a touch of soy. It is served with a small portion of avocado cut into small cubes.

Next to him, a Sauvignon Blanc is the first thing that comes to mind. Although a Pinot Noir it also delicately highlights its various aromas.

Without a doubt, there is a gastronomic world to discover and experience. Combined with a growing and thriving variety of wines in an industry that has been able to reinvent and compete.

The invitation is made for you to visit everything that each corner of Chile, from the mountain range to the sea.

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