The section on Chile’s DO system includes the following text: ‘Every viticultural area within Chile’s DO scheme is now grouped under one of these three sectors, and producers may append a denominación with one of these complementary indications, provided a minimum 85% of grapes are sourced from the named region.’ But that 85% minimum would seem to conflict with the text further above that states that ‘Wines indicating an origin need only contain a minimum 75% of grapes harvested in the stated region’. I understand what happens in practice differs due to concerns over exporting to the EU, but the wording here would suggest that the 85% minimum is a legal minimum for origin labeling. Am I missing something?
Hey Keith! This 85% requirement is specific to earning Costa/Entre Cordilleras/Andes designation. I'll be sure to add specificity to the text to avoid confusion.