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Maipo Valley
[mah-EE-poa]

Also called Valle del Maipo, this is Chile's oldest and most famous growing area. It's a subregion within the larger CENTRAL VALLEY region and lies just south of Santiago, Chile's capital city. Although Maipo isn't the largest area, it contains a considerable concentration of vineyards and a large representation of important producers, largely due to its close proximity to Santiago. Ocean breezes and elevation provide a number of cool growing areas within the region. The official areas within the Maipo Valley are Buin, Isla de Maipo, Melipilla, Pirque, Pueto Alto, Santiago, and Talagante. For the most part, this is red-wine country, with CABERNET SAUVIGNON the most celebrated and widely planted VARIETY. There are also good examples of CHARDONNAY, MERLOT, PINOT NOIR, SAUVIGNON BLANC, and SÉMILLON being produced.
Related Links: Chile, Central Valley, variety, Cabernet Sauvignon
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