Vin Maipo Valley

Maipo Valley

Maipo Valley is one of Chile's most important wine-producing regions. Rich, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly its most celebrated wine style. Located just south of the capital, Santiago, Maipo Valley is home to some of the country's most prestigious wines. It is often described as the 'Bordeaux of South America. Along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère, a wide range of grape varieties are planted in the Maipo Valley including Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Annual rainfall in Maipo is very low and the climate is both warm and dry, so drip irrigation gives viticulturists a weapon against extended dry spells, while stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels allow controlled fermentation and quality ageing.