Among the largest and oldest family owned wine plantations in Chile, Vela Verde has been proudly producing wines since 1830. This family owned and operated winery is located on Concepcipe River in the northern region of Chile. The main variety of wine produced by Vela Verde is a very sweet and fragrant white that have a very low acidity level. The other varieties are quite acid and slightly fruity, providing a good mix for pairing with different food items.
Vela Verde also produces a variety of sparkling wines – including Blanc de blancs as well as sparkling whites and rose wines – that have an exceptionally delicate taste. These wines have very low acidity levels and are a perfect match for seafood dishes. Other excellent varieties of this family owned and operated winery include Pinot Noir, Malbec, Pinot Gris, and Rose of Syrah. Many of these have very unique and complex flavors that are also blended flawlessly with oak barrels, providing a full body flavor with hints of vanilla and black licorice. Some of the best selling wine varieties produced by Vela Verde are mentioned below.
Pinot Gris and Rose of Syrah – One of the signature varietals produced by Vela Verde, these two varieties have very distinct taste characteristics. Pinot Gris has a firm structure and a tannic taste while Rose of Syrah tastes very soft and is mostly used for blending. Both are grown in mostly independent vineyards that are certified by the independent wine appraisal companies in the U.S. and Europe. It is one of the best selling varietals available worldwide and has a very high price tag, which only increases its popularity. Because it has a very good taste, this wine is also often called “Chateau Mouton-Rothschild” in France.