In January 2018, Chilean wine exports continued their upward trend, registering increases of 3% in volume and 6.8% in value, with respect to the same month of 2017. In total, 5.1 million cases were sent. This situation offers a good overview for all producers and exporters of premium wines in Chile.
According to industry data, the category of US $ 60 per box continues to lead growth. In January of this year, this category increased by 18.7% in volume and 25% in value, with respect to January 2017. In the same line, the category US $ 40-50 / case recorded a growth of 27.5% in volume and 28 % in value.
The history repeats it self. In the last 12 months, the destinations for premium wines were the same as last year: China leading the ranking with a 30.8% increase in volume and 30.3% in value; The US, although it has accumulated a drop of -6.1% and -9.1%, and Brazil, with growth of 16.6% in volume and 19%, in value.
The quality of Chilean wine internationally recognized
The Chilean wine has exceeded a production that reaches 622 million liters with a cultivated area of 43,800 hectares spread throughout the country. And it is that there are many varieties of grapes that are selected to achieve a wine for the most demanding palates, being the most important varieties Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
The most important wine region is located in the Central Valley area, since of the 43,800 hectares. of vineyards that are grown in the country, 37,100 are located in this area, because it produces almost half of the national volume. It is located in the great valley that divides the Cordillera de la Costa of the Andes mountain range.
Chilean wines have been gaining a foothold in the international scene and both the best restaurants in the world that offer it in their menus to their most select clients and individual passionate wine consumers rank among their favorites.
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