Maule
Maule is a strikingly authentic, older-planting valley famous for its immense biodiversity, old-vine Carignan and a growing back-to-roots movement among small organic growers.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean, dry, big diurnal swings |
| Geography | Central Chile between the coast range and Andes |
| Key appellations | Maule Valley DO · Loncomilla · Claro |
| Main grapes | Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pais |
| Famous for | Ancient vines, Organic growers, Maule biodiversity |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Maule
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Carmenère
Carmenère is a Bordeaux grape that nearly vanished after phylloxera, only to be rediscovered thriving in Chile…
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Merlot
Merlot is France's most planted red grape and the plush partner to Cabernet in Bordeaux blends, especially on …
Nearby
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Wine travel
Visiting Maule
The remote Linares and San Javier areas offer the most genuine, unvarnished wine experiences in central Chile.
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