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The grape is one of the first fruits that man ever cultivated. Chile is the top grower of grapes in the southern hemisphere.

Almost 30 per cent of the Chile’s entire fruit growing area is given over to grapes.The arid climate of the Chilean summer provides ideal conditions for the production of quality fruit.

Grapes from Chile are available from the middle of November to August.

 
grape flame seedless
grape flame seedless
This is one of the seedless varieties. The fruit is small and round with a thin skin and a wine-red colour. It has sweet, juicy, crunchy flesh.
grape red globe
grape red globe
This seeded variety is distinguished by the size of its berry and its reddish
to dark red colour. It is a crunchy grape, with firm and excellent tasting flesh.
grape crimson seedless
grape crimson seedless
This is a seedless, dark pink coloured grape variety. It has crunchy and
firm flesh, with a sweetly acid flavour.
grape ruby seedless
grape ruby seedless
This seedless variety has a deep red colour and a thin skin.
         
grape red seedless
grape red seedless
This variety has large, elongated berries with thick skin. It has a lightly sweet flavour and a crunchy texture.
     
       
This is a clear green, seedless, elongated grape variety. It is well known for its crunchy, juicy texture and its sweet taste. A yellow tinge to the fruit indicates that the fruit is maturing.
Very similar to the Thompson Seedless, the Sugraone has a very brilliant green colour
and an elongated shape. It is slightly sweeter and more crunchy than the Thompson.
This variety has a light green colour, giving it an almost pale, translucent
appearance. Its berries are round. In French, Perlette means small pearl.”

 

 

       
This is a seedless variety, with firm flesh and a reddish black colour. It has a meaty, crunchy flesh.
Although its skin colour ranges from blue to black, its flesh is green and very juicy. It has large, round berries, firm skin and a moderately sweet taste.
   
 
Storage
The ideal condition is to store table grapes at 32Fº (0°C) with 90-95% relative humidity.
Before and during storage, bruised or damaged fruit should be removed.
Avoid storing table grapes near onions, as the grapes will absorb their aroma.
To maintain the quality, always transport them in their original packing case.

Display
The greener the stem, the fresher the grapes.
Don’t allow grapes contact with frozen or chilled products
Always display the grapes on a clean and dry surface.
Never stack grapes more than one or two layers high.
The position of the fruit should be rotated regularly.
Grapes are often an impulse purchase so ensure the display is very visible in store.
Use colour contrast to maximum effect.

Region of Production
III region - Atacama
IV region - Coquimbo
V region - Valparaíso
Metropolitan region - Santiago
VI region - Rancagua
VII region - Maule

Availability
November to August.