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**Maipo Valley**<br>
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[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 semillon being produced.<br>
  
 : © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE WINE 
LOVER'S COMPANION, by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst. ISBN: 0-8120-14790
  
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