Maipo Valley PDO

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Warm, Moderate
Notes Warm and dry. At altitude
Central Valley GI notes: Warm and dry. At altitude.
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Chile notes: Widely grown in Chile
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Carménère Grape Chile notes: Widely grown in Chile
Grape notes: Needs a long, sunny growing season. From Bordeaux, but widely grown in Chile. Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon
White Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape Grape notes: Early budding and ripening.
Two main styles:
1. Harvested early. Dry, light body, medium-to-high acidity and simple flavors.
2. Delayed harvesting. Full body, medium acidity and complex flavors.
White Sauvignon Blanc Grape Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Carmenere Wine
Still White Pinot Grigio Wine (Italy)
Still White Sauvignon Blanc Wine



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