Atacama

The Atacama Wine Region is located in Chile's far north and is home to a variety of red and white wine grapes. Atacama is a wine region located in the northern part of Chile, stretching from the Atacama Desert to the Andes Mountains. It is one of the oldest wine regions in the country, with a history that dates back to the 16th century.

The main grape varieties grown in the region are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Carmenere.

Viña Santa Rita, and Viña Concha y Toro are the major players in Atacama.

There is a popular dispute over whether Peru or Chile should be credited with the creation of Pisco.