Chile

With geographic barriers like the Atacama Desert to the north, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Patagonian ice fields to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west—make Chile a veritable agricultural island. Together they help maintain healthy conditions and protect vineyards against pests and disease.  Chile is also blessed with ideal climatic conditions for grape growing - hot summers, cool nights, moderate rainfall and coastal breezes. Most grape varieties flourish here but Cabernet, Syrah and Carmenère excel.