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The cork factor in wine is key in high quality wines

June 23, 2018

For several years now we know that the export of Chilean wines has been increasing and has become an important source of income for Chilean wineries. This has helped the industry to improve significantly. Which has translated into wines of excellence when it comes to quality. But how is quality measured? There are several factors that determine quality, color, texture, aroma, density, aging, barrels, climate, water, drought … multiple factors. However there is one quite curious: cork. For example, in…

The challenges of Chilean wine for the next few years with Premium wines

June 18, 2018

Cortahojas Wines

Chilean wines are in a consolidation stage and the country strategy is to continue improving in value and, therefore, rather than growing in many boxes, the growth plan is in high-end wines, called premium wines. Chile has already decided to enter the Chinese market, which is the main market for all Chilean production companies. However, responding to the requirements of markets such as Asia generates huge production needs, much higher than currently available. For this reason, wine producers and marketers…

Wine bottled export registers relevant rise

June 4, 2018

Cortahojas Wines

Exports accumulated so far this year are increasing compared to last year and countries such as China, the United States and Japan are the main destinations for Chilean wines for export. In March bottled wine exports had an increase in the average price of 6.3%, together with an increase in the monthly value exported by 1.9%. However, it registered a decrease in export volume of 4.2% compared to March 2017. In the last 12 months there was a positive increase…

Chile wine producer: The enormous development of Chile and the strength of the wine industry

May 7, 2018

Cortahojas Wines

Chilean wine is one of the main ambassadors of the country and its diverse producers aspire to develop the best premium wines in the world. Twenty years ago, the Chilean wine industry was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. However, in recent decades the country has experienced a great development and its industry has been strengthened by diversity, with Premium wines of recognized international quality, even bulk wine very competitive worldwide. In Chile we can find everything and at affordable…