Discover the top 100 best wines of Maipo Valley of Maipo Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Maipo Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
"Bordeaux of South America": kingdom of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon (>50% of plantings). Deep, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, eucalyptus, peppermint, cedar and graphite, firm tannins and long ageing. Also iconic Carmenère (bell pepper, black fruit, spices), round Merlot, fleshy Syrah and fresh Chardonnay. Cradle of icons Almaviva, Don Melchor, Santa Rita.
Mediterranean climate tempered by Pacific breezes. 11,000 ha around Santiago.
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.
wines from the region of Maipo Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bernard's potée, caramelized lamb mice or magret with pepper.
On the nose in the region of Maipo Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or quince. In the mouth in the region of Maipo Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
