Also known as Maipo
Santiago's backyard — Chile's classic Cabernet Sauvignon.
Surrounding the capital Santiago, Maipo is where Chilean wine began in the 19th century. Its Andean foothills, especially Puente Alto, produce Chile's most famous Cabernet Sauvignon, with cassis and a signature minty freshness.
Country
Chile
Climate
Warm, cooled by Andes breezes
Key grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère
Areas to know
3
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Alto Maipo
Andes foothills — Puente Alto icons
Pirque
Cooler, stony vineyards
Isla de Maipo
Warmer, riverside
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Maipo is Chile's Cabernet heartland — blackcurrant and a fresh minty note, great value next to Bordeaux or Napa.”
How Vinosoma trains your staff →Regions worth exploring next.
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Rich, ripe reds — Carmenère, Cabernet and Syrah.
Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Chile's old heart — dry-farmed, ancient País and Carignan.
Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
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