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Colchagua Valley 2021 Vintage Report
Colchagua Valley 2021 stands as a monumental vintage defined by immense power and density. The season was driven by relentless sunshine (2447 hours), ensuring deep phenolic maturity without greenness, and a severe mid-season drought (95 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)
1970
Total Rainfall
85.9 mm
Sunshine Hours
2447 hrs
Diurnal Shift
14.8 °C
Frost Days
0 days
Average Temperature
19.3 °C
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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