Maipo, Chile as a Wine Region
Country: Chile
Chile as a Wine Country
Capital: Santiago
Currency: Chilean Peso
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Photo of the sun break following morning fog over the vineyards of Veramonte Winery (located in the Casablanca Valley) Long and thin, Chile has a lot of land north to south. The wine region here is a series of districts based near Santiago. The vineyards are protected by the Pacific on the west and the Andes mountains on the east. This could help explain why the climate changes more from east to west than north to south – also why the country has remained phylloxera free. Quite a few wineries in Chile were founded by large French wine companies. Seeing the potential of the country, vineyards were bought and planted by these French folks and the results tell of a smart investment. Some of these wineries include: Los Vascos, Casa Lapostolle and Cousino Macul. And while the inspiration may have been French, but the wines here are quite Chilean. Notable Facts The main regions of Chile include Maipo (pronounced MY-poh), known for reds like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere; Casablanca Valley, a region producing delicious Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other whites & some reds; Colchaugua, an inland district creating amazing red wines from Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly in the Apalta sub-region; and Rapel Valley, settled right under Maipo and producing the same red varietals. A couple of smaller regions to watch include Limari and Elqui, two valleys further north, producing some delicious cool-climate Chardonnay and Bio Bio, an area further south, which is also focused on cool-climate varieties. Chilean wines are growing in exports and more consumers are enjoying the delicious values coming from the country. Red wines of the region, though they cannot be generalized, make the whole gamut of wine quality – quaffable to collectible. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Carmenere are the main players, though Syrah is also making a splash. Some of the best reds are blends of the above varieties. As for whites, Sauvignon Blanc is typically crisp, herbal and racy, while Chardonnay is richer in style with full-bodied texture and tropical fruit flavors.
Wineries in Maipo Valley
| Winery |
|---|
| Viña Almaviva Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Vina Indomita Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Santa Alicia Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Aquitania Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Peñalolén Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Carmen Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Baron Philippe De Rothschild Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| San Martino Winery & Vineyards Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Santa Rita Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Chocálan Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Perez Cruz Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Doña Javiera Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Santa Ema Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Alvaro Espinoza Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Casa Rivas Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Chono Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Santa Alicia Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Adnams Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Odfjell Vineyards Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Veramonte Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Perez Cruz Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Domaine William Fèvre Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Cousiño-macul Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| Viña Santa Rita Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
| El Principal Winery in Maipo Valley, Chile |
Wines from Maipo Valley Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2007 Rose, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley Chile Universally appealing Chilean Cabernet rosé, brimming with succulent, juicy, ripe r.. | 6.00 |
| 2007 Carmenere Casa Rivas Maipo Valley, Chile A full, spicy edged mouthfull from this Carmenere, the adopted grape of Chile. The latest .. | 6.00 |
| 2005 Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza, Maipo Valley Made by Chile's foremost organic and biodynamic winemaker from a couple of small viney.. | 26.00 |
| 2006 Kuyen, Maipo Valley, Chile Chilean winemaker Alvaro Espinoza puts the 'dynamic' into 'biodynamic'. Br.. | 13.00 |
| 2008 Casa Rivas Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile Fresh as a just-snapped pea, this crisp, citrus zesty Chilean Sauvignon is perfect with lo.. | 6.00 |
| 2007 Merlot Maria Pinto Reserva Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley, Rare roast beef deserves the company of this high-calibre Chilean Merlot, with its rich, v.. | 9.00 |
| 2006 Casa Rivas Cabernet Sauvignon Maria Pinto Reserva, Maipo Valley Grilled steaks are the way forward with this generous, velvety, blackcurrant-scented South.. | 9.00 |
| 2007 Adnams Selection Chilean Estate, Maipo Valley An arresting mix of Cabernet and Shiraz flavours. Full of lovely, juicy, ripe black fruits.. | 8.00 |
| 2008 Carmenere Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley, A full, spicy edged mouthfull from this Carmenere, the adopted grape of Chile. The latest .. | 6.00 |
| 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley Fresh as a just-snapped pea, this crisp, citrus zesty Chilean Sauvignon is perfect with lo.. | 3.00 |
| 2008 Rose, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley, Universally appealing Chilean Cabernet rosé, brimming with succulent, juicy, ripe r.. | 6.00 |
| Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008 Founded in 1880, Santa Rita has been producing wines in the Alto Jahuel region in the hear.. | 6.99 |
| Perez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenère Reserva 2007 Maipo Valley Made from Chile's signature grape variety, grown in the foothills of the Andes in the .. | 11.00 |
| Santa Rita Triple C 2005 Maipo Valley Triple C is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, and repres.. | 20.00 |
| Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Santa Rita, Maipo Valley Each lot is individually vinified at its peak of ripeness resulting in a wine which is dee.. | 7.99 |
| Undurraga Brut NV, Chile From the Maipo Valley comes this elegant and delicate wine which is fresh and dry on the p.. | 4.99 |
| 2009 Adnams Selection Chilean Estate, Maipo Valley An arresting mix of Cabernet and Shiraz flavours. Full of lovely, juicy, ripe black fruits.. | 7.99 |
| 2008 The Adnams Selection Chilean Estate, Maipo Valley An arresting mix of Cabernet and Shiraz flavours. Full of lovely, juicy, ripe black fruits.. | 7.99 |
| Rose, Casa Rivas, Maipo Valley Universally appealing Chilean Cabernet rose, brimming with succulent, juicy, ripe red frui.. | 6.50 |
| 2006 Antiyal, Maipo Valley, Alvaro Espinoza Acclaimed by American wine Guru with 92 points the Antiyal 2006 presents a deep colour wit.. | 25.50 |
Subregions in Maipo Valley
| Region |
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| Puente Alto |
Hotels in Chile
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Versalles Suites Exclusive building with 17 floors, 45 apartments, 3 per floor, with one and two bedroom.. | 74.00 |
| Hosteria de la Colina Hosteria de la Colina is located in the Lakes District of Chile, 500 miles south of San.. | 38.00 |
| Robinson Crusoe Inn & Ski Lodge Robinson Crusoe Inn is Valparaisos newest exclusive boutique hotel. On a hillside, over.. | 87.00 |
| Hotel Alcazar Hotel 2 stars, new,only rooms with private bathroom, central heating, tv. cable, Americ.. | 34.00 |
