# What Makes Chile a Winemaking Paradise? Andrea Leon of Clos Apalta

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Podcast: [The Wine Centric Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wine-centric-show-7074906)
Published: 2025-09-10T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/980e274c
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## Resource

What makes Chile one of the most captivating, and underestimated, places to make wine? Andrea Leon, Technical Director at Lapostolle and Clos Apalta, brings 20+ years of winemaking experience to the mic to answer that question and more. In this episode, Andrea shares her remarkable journey from studying oenology and economics in Santiago to leading two of South America's most iconic wineries. She unpacks the raw beauty and extremes of Chilean terroir, the international odyssey of Carmenere, and what it really takes to craft a 100-point wine. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply wine-curious, this episode offers a deeply personal look into the soul of Chilean wine. 📍 What You’ll Learn: The historic roots and modern rise of Chilean wine Why Carmenere is Chile’s misunderstood signature grape How Andrea helped position Lapostolle as a global leader The patient art and science behind winemaking What makes the Colchagua Valley so distinctive How Chilean Sauvignon Blanc holds its own next to New Zealand 🎙️ Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or just getting started, this episode invites you to discover wine as a story of place, people, and passion. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube + all podcast platforms 🔗 Full episode and show notes at winecentricshow.com We’re grateful for the support of our episode partners, including Fearrington House and Heather Donovan Real Estate . #AndreaLeon #Lapostolle #ClosApalta #ChileanWine #Carmenere #WinePodcast #WineCentricShow #ColchaguaValley #Terroir #SauvignonBlanc

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