Regions

Chile

Maipo and Casablanca introduce Andean and Pacific influences. Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon and Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay form a first route. Chile has other valleys; these are an editorial selection.

Maipo and Casablanca introduce Andean and Pacific influences. Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon and Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay form a first route. Chile has other valleys; these are an editorial selection.

Names and label clues

Grape and valley give different information. To compare sites, keep grape and vintage similar; to explore styles, change grape while tracking the other differences.

A route to start exploring

  1. Casablanca Valley ↗ — Pacific influence supports fresh Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay whites.
  2. Maipo Valley ↗ — A Chilean valley where Cabernet Sauvignon plays a leading role.

The selection covers profiles published in this guide, not an exhaustive inventory.

Regions

Compare the essentials
RegionsKey grapesSignature
Maipo Valley ↗Cabernet Sauvignon ↗ · Merlot ↗From Andean foothills to the coastal range, site and blending bring nuance to structured reds.
Wines of Chile ↗
Casablanca Valley ↗Chardonnay ↗ · Sauvignon Blanc ↗Maritime freshness and differences between sites make two whites from the same vintage rewarding to compare.
Wines of Chile ↗
About the images

Illustrative images are AI-generated for FRANCE VINS. Landscapes evoke wine regions; grape images illustrate grapes without identifying a variety.