Maipo Valley

This is the most northerly of the sub-regions in Chile's Central Valley, in the heart of the Chilean wine industry. It surrounds Santiago, and due to its proximity to the capital, is one of the oldest wine regions with many family-owned wineries that still dominate the industry today such as Concha y Toro and Santa Rita.

It is a dry, hot area, sheltered by the coastal ranges from any cooling maritime influences, meaning that it produces some full bodied reds. It is perhaps best known for the production of some of the country’s best Cabernet Sauvignon. Traditionally the main vineyards were in the central part of Maipo, however Maipo is surrounded by mountains and producers are expanding into new, cooler areas. The Alto Maipo and its sub-regions, Puente Alto and Pirque, are situated about 1000m above sea level which are becoming known as a source of very good and outstanding quality wine. The main wines here are Bordeaux style.