Chile has a long viticultural history for a New World wine region dating to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought Vitis vinifera vines with them as they colonized the region. In the mid-18th century, French wine varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were introduced. In the early 1980s, a renaissance began with the introduction of stainless steel fermentation tanks and the use of oak barrels for aging. Wine exports grew very quickly as quality wine production increased.
Since 1995, the number of wineries in Chile has grown from 12 to over 70 by 2005 and Chile is now the fifth largest exporter of wines to the United States. Chile’s climate has been described as midway between that of California and France. And due to its unique geographical location, nestled between the high Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile has remained free of phylloxera louse which means that the country's grapevines do not need to be grafted. The most common grapes grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
In some international competitions, Chilean wines have been ranked highly. For example, in the Berlin Wine Tasting of 2004, 36 European experts blind tasted wines from two vintages each of eight top wines from France, Italy and Chile. The first and second place wines were two Cabernet-based reds from Chile: Viñedo Chadwick 2000 and Sena 2001. The Berlin Wine Tasting of 2005 held in Brazil featured five Chilean wines in the top seven. And in the Tokyo Wine Tasting of 2006, Chilean wines won four of the top five rankings.
For all these reasons we consider it vital to offer a Spanish and Wine program for our wine-loving guests. You will learn more about Chilean wines and their production, wine tasting and will also visit some of the finest wineries in Santiago.
The program includes a wine-tasting class and a visit to a different winery each week. All you need to do is prepare to become a wine expert in just a few classes. Salud!
Miriam Gonçalves
Nacionalidade: Brasileira
Idade: 25
Hobbies: Gosto muito de ler, de conhecer lugares, fazer amizades e conhecer pessoas.
Chile: A natureza é por si só, quando você chega aquí, uma descrição maravilhosa do que o Chile é.
Citação: Os professoras da escola são muito dedicados, têm uma didática muito natural para ensinar.
Cindy Morgin Canadian Le temps que j'ai passé à la Escuela Fronteras fait partie de mes meilleurs souvenirs de voyage. L'ambiance est joviale et relaxe, il y a de nombreuses activités super diversifiées qui nous font apprécier la culture chilienne et l'équipe est amicale, enjouée et professionnelle. J'ai non seulement amélioré de façon notable mon espagnol, j'ai surtout fait des rencontres qui ont marqué ma vie et découvert une culture. Muchas Gracias a todos mis amigos de la Escuela Fronteras por 6 semanas de felicidad!
Chile has a long viticultural history for a New World wine region dating to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought Vitis vinifera vines with them as they colonized the region. In the mid-18th century, French wine varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were introduced. In the early 1980s, a renaissance began with the introduction of stainless steel fermentation tanks and the use of oak barrels for aging. Wine exports grew very quickly as quality wine production increased.
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