The best wines of Maipo Valley

Discover the best wines of Maipo Valley of Central Valley as well as the best winemakers of Maipo Valley and estates of Maipo Valley to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Maipo Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Maipo Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of Maipo Valley of Central Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Maipo Valley. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Maipo Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Maipo Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Maipo Valley

Red 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 burger roll, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Maipo Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Maipo Valley. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus fruit or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, cigar box or bramble. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Maipo Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Maipo Valley

  • 1989With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.59/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.54/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.50/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Maipo Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Carménère

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Maipo Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Maipo Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Maipo Valley.

Discovering the wine region of Maipo Valley

Maipo Valley is one of Chile's most important wine-producing regions. Located just South of the capital, Central-valley/maipo-valley/santiago">Santiago, Maipo Valley is home to some of the country's most prestigious wines. It is often described as the 'Bordeaux of South America', and Rich, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly its most celebrated wine style. Maipo is at the very Northern end of Chile's extensive Central Valley, running from just north of the Rapel Valley up to where the countryside begins to give way to houses and roads in the southern suburbs of Santiago.

The Coastal Range separates the area from the Pacific coast, and on the eastern side, the Andes Mountains rise suddenly and dramatically, separating Maipo from the Argentinean region of Mendoza. The Maipo Valley is the home of viticulture in Chile. The first vines were Planted around Santiago at the city's birth in the 1540s, but it wasn't until the 1800s that viticulture began to expand significantly, as an indirect result of entrepreneurial Chileans growing rich from the Mineral wealth found in the Atacama Desert to the north. It became fashionable for these wealthy individuals to travel to France, and they inevitably returned home with vines to plant in their New, French-influenced wine estates.

The vineyards of Cousino Macul, Concha Y Toro and Santa Rita were developed during this period, and they remain today important names in the Chilean wine industry. The region can be roughly separated into three broad areas: Alto Maipo, Central Maipo and Maipo Bajo. The vineyards of Alto Maipo (or Upper Maipo) run along the eastern edge of the Andes Mountains, where they benefit from altitudes of 1300-2500ft (400-760m) above sea level. At this height, Warm sun during the day is followed by colder nights, which slow ripening.

Great white wines of Maipo Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Maipo Valley

White wines from the region of Maipo Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of guinea fowl with cabbage, grandma melanie's cassoulet or mackerel in white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Maipo Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Maipo Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, non oak or melon and sometimes also flavors of straw, mango or yeast. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Maipo Valley. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Maipo Valley

  • 1986With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.69/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Maipo Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Verdejo
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Maipo Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Maipo Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Maipo Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Maipo Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Maipo Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Maipo Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of thai beef skewers, grandma melanie's cassoulet or moroccan veal tagine from hanane.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Maipo Valley

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Maipo Valley. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Maipo Valley

  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Maipo Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Maipo Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Maipo Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Maipo Valley.

The word of the wine: Tertiary aromas

Aromas resulting from the aging of the wine in the bottle. The aromas evolve with time, from fresh fruitiness to notes of stewed, candied or dried fruit, to aromas of venison or undergrowth.

Great pink wines of Maipo Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Maipo Valley

Pink wines from the region of Maipo Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, lamb garam massala or mutton stew with potatoes and garlic.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Maipo Valley

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Maipo Valley. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, tropical fruit or tree fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Maipo Valley

  • 2020With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Maipo Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petit Verdot
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Maipo Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Maipo Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Maipo Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Maipo Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Maipo Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Maipo Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of quebec style barbecued salmon, chicken and shrimp jambalaya or pancakes.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Maipo Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Maipo Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mango or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or spices.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Maipo Valley

  • 2018With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Maipo Valley

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Viognier
  • Moscato

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Maipo Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Maipo Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Maipo Valley.

The word of the wine: Sulphiting

Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.

News from the vineyard of Maipo Valley

Freixenet Copestick acquires Bolney Wine Estate

One the pioneering English wine estates, Bolney has a portfolio of sparkling and still wines that have won several awards. It was founded in 1972 by Janet and Rodney Pratt and is now run by their daughter, and winemaker, Sam Linter. Commenting on the acquisition, Freixenet Copestick — the UK and Ireland arm of Henkell Freixenet — said it was sure it had found ‘the perfect winery’. MD Robin Copestick said: ‘The sparkling wines are excellent and the business is excellently run by Sam Linter.’ ...

Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal

Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...

Laggan Bay whisky distillery to open on Islay

Plans have been approved for what will become Islay’s 12th Scotch malt whisky distillery. Laggan Bay is set to be developed by whisky bottlers and brewers The Islay Boys, in association with Ian Macleod Distillers. Argyll and Bute Council has granted planning permission for the distillery, which The Islay Boys said will produce ‘a traditional, double-distillation Islay whisky’, at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay, close to the island’s airport. The new development, on a two-hectare site, will also incl ...

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