The terroir & conditions of Apalta, with Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon

Name: The terroir & conditions of Apalta, with Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon
Uploaded: 2016-06-30
Channel: Amanda Barnes
Description: Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon talks about what is unique about Apalta and why the valley has become renowned for red blends in Chile. She gives us the 101 on the terroir of Apalta, and we interview her about which varieties work best including Carmenere,…

by Amanda Barnes June 30, 2016

written by Amanda Barnes June 30, 2016

Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon talks about what is unique about Apalta and why the valley has become renowned for red blends in Chile. She gives us the 101 on the terroir of Apalta, and we interview her about which varieties work best including Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and also experimentation with Mediterranean varieties.

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Amanda Barnes

Amanda Barnes has been writing about wine and travel since 2003. South America has been her home since 2009, but she is currently on a mission to unlock the world of wine by traveling Around the World in 80 Harvests!