Maule Valley
The Maule Valley is situated within Chile's vast Central Valley, the home of value reds and whites that are exported the world over. There are 75,000 acres of vines planted here; once these were poor quality grapes, but today, it is varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Chardonnay that makeup the bulk of the local vineyards. The Maule Valley is located at the 36th parallel south, farther south than the more renowned Colchagua Valley. Being so far south, this is not as warm as other regions in Chile, so acidity is generally quite good in Maule Valley wines. Maule Valley Cabernets range from $10- $25, with the higher end wines offering more aging potential, with the finest offering a decade of drinking pleasure.