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It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, and the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a vineyard paradise. With nearly 300 estates producing bottled wines, Chile ranks between 6th and 8th in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emiliana-ecobalance-viognier-chili","title":"Emiliana - Ecobalance Viognier - 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Eco range from the \u003cstrong\u003eEmiliana\u003c\/strong\u003e estate was created to embody sustainability and an ecological approach to the vine. Healthy grapes and beautiful vineyards, full of life, are the source of these attractive wines. 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