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Colchagua Valley 2020 Vintage Report
Colchagua Valley 2020 will be remembered as a warm, expressive season delivering fruit of exceptional seamlessness. The season saw extreme heat, with 14 days over 35°C, demanding careful canopy management to prevent sunburn, and a severe mid-season drought (118 dry days) stressed the vines, concentrating juice but reducing yields.
About Colchagua Valley
A warm, sunny region producing ripe and full-bodied reds. Colchagua is a stronghold for Carmenère, Chile's signature grape, as well as rich Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Climatic Blueprint
Growing Degree Days (GDD)
2311
Total Rainfall
52.5 mm
Sunshine Hours
2483 hrs
Diurnal Shift
16.2 °C
Frost Days
0 days
Average Temperature
20.8 °C
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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