{"product_id":"merlot-comte-delamar-central-valley","title":"Merlot Comte del Mar","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlot Comte del Mar is a red wine produced by Comte del Mar, an estate that represents the many dedicated wine farmers of Chile. Bottled at 13% alcohol, this wine is crafted entirely from Merlot. Originally known from France, this classic blue grape is typically cultivated in renowned areas such as Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Northern Italy, but it has also found an exceptional home in the South American terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the Valle Central, or Central Valley, which stands as Chile's largest and most significant wine-producing region. Stretching over 400 kilometers from the Maipo Valley south of Santiago down to the Maule Valley, the area forms a massive valley floor situated between the towering Andes Mountains to the east and the Coastal Cordillera to the west. The vineyards are planted in nutrient-rich, alluvial soils consisting of clay, gravel, and silt, which have been deposited over millennia by rivers flowing down from the Andes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChile offers extraordinary conditions for viticulture, and the Central Valley benefits from a predominantly Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The vineyards located along the foothills of the Andes receive abundant sunshine during the day, ensuring optimal ripening of the grapes. At night, cold air currents descend from the mountains, creating a significant diurnal temperature shift that is crucial for preserving the natural acidity of the fruit. Due to the dry summer months, the vines rely heavily on irrigation using fresh meltwater from the snow-capped Andean peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking tradition in the Valle Central dates back to the mid-1500s when Spanish settlers planted the first vines. Today, it remains the historical and production heart of Chilean wine. Thanks to the country's natural geographical isolation, the region has historically been spared from the phylloxera pest, meaning that many of the vines in the area are able to grow on their own original rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comte del Mar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57140341735750,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-715_1053b6e4-2c08-43da-ae14-54791beb4bf7.jpg?v=1786951678","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/merlot-comte-delamar-central-valley","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}