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01/03/2021
Do you know the difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine?
Sharing or enjoying occasionally, the freshness that a good champagne or sparkling wine leaves in your mouth, is definitely a pleasant sensation. These are two very popular types of wine, however, before choosing your favorite variety to toast, let us clarify a couple of concepts. Have you ever heard someone speak of champagne as a synonym for sparkling wines? Surely more than once you might have made this mistake. Not many people know this, but there is a subtle difference between champagne and sparkling wine that marks the distance between both concepts. Do you want to know what is it about? So what is the difference between sparkling wine and champagne? In simple terms, we could say that all champagne is a sparkling wine. However, not all sparkling wines can be called champagne. The latter has some peculiarities that differentiate...
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16/02/2021
Characteristics of the Colchagua Valley wines
The Colchagua Valley constitutes one of the cornerstones of wine not only in Chile, but also in the world. So much so, that it is designated as a wine-growing area (when not agricultural) rather than anything else. Hence, there is a great abundance of vineyards in the Colchagua Valley, each of which offers particular characteristics to the grapes that are planted in this sector and, consequently, to the wines produced in this area. Let us review some characteristics of this valley and the best Colchagua's wines. Chile's Central Valley: the country's agricultural capital The Central Valley of Chile begins in the Region of Valparaiso, passing through the Metropolitan Region, then crossing through Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins and Maule Regions, to finally end in the Bio Bio Region. Geographically, it is delimited to the north by the...
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29/01/2021
3 Ideas for Pairing Light Wines
Usually when we think of wine pairing, delicious, but somewhat "heavy" ideas come to mind. Sometimes we want to enjoy a light wine with a light, low-calorie meal. Although the Cabernet Sauvignon red wine pairing is very popular in the region, in Chile we also produce an expressive, elegant, fresh, and lighter grape variety such as Pinot Noir. Remembering the keys to a perfect pairing, these are three ideas for pairing wines with a light texture. Red Wine Pairing Three-color Quinoa Tabbouleh and Fresh Cheese This dish is ideal in a pairing for red wine with fine and smooth tannins like those of organic Pinot Noir. The preparation is simple and the finish is exquisite: Take a bowl and add: one chive chopped into pieces, one cucumber chopped into cubes, two spoonful of basil one cup of cherry tomatoes and cut all of...
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27/10/2020
Wine as a Christimas gift. How to choose the best option?
Christmas is coming, a time of celebration and love in which people usually express their affection by exchanging gifts. A good wine is always a great option for those who enjoy a glass, especially since there is a wide range of options to satisfy any palate. How to choose a good wine? The most important thing is quality. It is a special gift, so we must look for the best option. Cono Sur is recognized for its sustainable practices and care for the environment, which translates to quality wines. Our portfolio features wines of different varieties and prices. Our most emblematic label is the Bicicleta Pinot Noir, #1 Pinot Noir wine in the UK. In addition to this, you could take into account the following recommendations: Personal preference If they like full bodies red wines, Cono Sur's Single Vineyard Syrah 2018 could be a good option....
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