Discover the top 100 best wines of Maule Valley of Maule Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Maule Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic cradle of Chilean viticulture (16th century). Quality revival around old-vine Carignan (70+ years): dense, deep reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, spices and fine tannins, a unique expression. Sturdy Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Carménère (ripe pepper, black fruits), juicy Côt (Malbec), round Merlot. Some sharp Sauvignon Blanc.
~30,000 ha, temperate climate with strong thermal swings. Organic and natural wine booming.
Powerful, structured reds with a near-black inky color, firm tannins and a dense palate, offering intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), candied cherry, liquorice, spices, garrigue and balsamic notes. Fine cellaring potential, excelling in old vines on poor soils. Pillar of great Priorat DOQ, Montsant DO, Empordà DO reds and the signature of DO Cariñena (Aragón). Spanish name for carignan, a historic Mediterranean variety originating in Aragón.
wines from the region of Maule Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of spaghetti squash with cream and bacon, pasta salad with surimi or carry camaron (gambas) from reunion.
