Wine Tasting in Maipo Valley, Chile

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The Maipo Valley is considered by many experts to be the best wine-producing area in Chile. The Valley is part of the Central Valley of Chile (Valle Central), the main wine growing region in Chile. Chile has burst upon the scene as a source for quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines along with very drinkable Merlots and a local cousin of the Bordeaux region of France, Carmenère. The Maipo Valley, Chile’s most prolific wine grape growing region, an area responsible for the country’s finest red wines, attract visitors from every corner of the globe with the desire to explore this burgeoning wine culture. The Maipo Valley is in the North central region of Chile and is easily accessible from the capital of Chile, Santiago. Wine tasting excursions that visit every type of operation from tiny boutiques to large scale producers dotting the countryside between towering peaks, most within an hour’s drive from Santiago, are very popular among visitors to the region. The Maipo Valley is the most widely cultivated valley and is known for Cabernet Sauvignon. The Rapel wine region in the Colchagua Province is also known for its Cabernet. Curicó has both red and white wine varieties planted but is most widely known for it Chardonnay. The Maule Valley has reatained large plantings of the local The soil of Maipo Valley is noted for high salinity stemming from irrigation from the Maipo river and low potassium level which has some impact on the grapevines. Vineyards in the Maule also suffer from low potassium as well as deficient nitrogen levels. Advances in viticultural techniques have helped vineyards in these regions compensate for some of these effects. Some recommended wineries are:Aquitania (www.aquitania.cl), De Martino (www.demartino.cl) and Viña Santa Rita (www.santarita.cl). It's a good idea to make reservations in advance to visit the wineries.

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