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Colchagua Valley 2022 Vintage Report
Colchagua Valley 2022 stands as a monumental vintage defined by immense power and density. The season was driven by relentless sunshine (2437 hours), ensuring deep phenolic maturity without greenness, and a severe mid-season drought (131 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)
1937
Total Rainfall
125.5 mm
Sunshine Hours
2437 hrs
Diurnal Shift
15.4 °C
Frost Days
0 days
Average Temperature
19.1 °C
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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