Maipo Valley
Chile's heartland and Alto Maipo's rugged Andean terraces make some of the country's — and the Andes' — most serious Cabernet Sauvignon, where the vines look out over the city of Santiago.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean, warm, Andean influence |
| Geography | East-west valley between Santiago and the Andes |
| Key appellations | Maipo Valley DO · Alto Maipo · Isla de Maipo |
| Main grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Famous for | Cabernet Sauvignon, Concha y Toro, High-altitude Maipo |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Maipo Valley
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Carmenère
Carmenère is a Bordeaux grape that nearly vanished after phylloxera, only to be rediscovered thriving in Chile…
Merlot
Merlot is France's most planted red grape and the plush partner to Cabernet in Bordeaux blends, especially on …
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Nearby
Related regions
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Wine travel
Visiting Maipo Valley
The Concha y Toro Pirque estate, the Maipo river views and the Andes make a memorable day out of Santiago.
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