Also known as Maule
Chile's old heart — dry-farmed, ancient País and Carignan.
Once a source of bulk wine, the Maule Valley holds some of Chile's oldest unirrigated bush vines. The VIGNO growers' association has turned its old-vine Carignan into one of Chile's most characterful reds.
Country
Chile
Climate
Mediterranean, dry-farmed
Key grapes
Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon
Areas to know
3
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Cauquenes
Old-vine Carignan heartland
VIGNO
Growers' association for dry-farmed old-vine Carignan
Loncomilla
Riverside vineyards
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Maule is Chile's hidden gem — old, unirrigated vines give juicy, rustic Carignan full of character.”
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