The landscape is divided into three clearly marked strips: the great mountain range of the Andes, the plain in the middle and the mountain range on the coast. The vineyards are mainly on the plain and on the slopes on the coast. This zone has a slightly moist Mediterranean climate and is influenced by the high-pressure area above the Pacific Ocean. The difference in temperature

between day and night is usually around 15 ° C, which results in a slow ripening of the grapes, which makes them strong yet soft in taste. Modern wines are created here by, for example, the winery Miguel Torres. Viña Echevarría, San Pedro and Valdivieso are also located here.