Maule Valley

The area is located 250 km (155 mi) south of Santiago, Chile’s capital city, and forms part of the Central Valley region.

The Maule Valley was one of the first areas in Chile where vines were planted and its viticulture history stretches back to the start of colonisation.

Despite this, some of Maule's old techniques have survived and the region is fast becoming known for some 70-year-old Carignan vines that are being used to produce soft, earthy red wines with rich plum and black-fruit flavours.

The river also provides the different alluvial soil types found around the region, which included granite, red clay, loam and gravel.

There are also old-bush, dry-farmed vineyards that produce naturally balanced field blends of Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and other yet to be identified varieties.