Climate of Sur DO
Transitional
Mediterranean climate transitions to more maritime climate
How much does rainfall increase from Cauquenes in Southern Maule to Malleco in Southern Sur DO?
21.5 in more
How does topography differ between Sur and Valle Central?
Sur: Greener, more temperate
Less starkly mountainous
Where does the coastal range veer under the Pacific and the geological central Valley come into an end- Sur’s center of industry
Concepción (Chiles third largest base of population)
Sur DO represents over 10% of Chile’s vineyard acreage-concentrated between these river valleys?
Itata and Bio Bio valleys
What % of grapes are red in Sur DO? What % are white?
50% Red, 50% White