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Curicó and Maule: Volume and diversity in the central-southern regions: Comparative perspectives
Read geography, grape resources, and production processes separately.
Curicó
Range of grape varieties and the adoption of winemaking techniques.
Maule
Old vines, dry farming, and the geographical spread towards the coast.
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FIELD NOTE 01
Curicó winemaking transformation
Curicó has a wide range of red and white varieties. Since 1979, Miguel Torres has introduced stainless steel tanks, fermentation temperature control, and French oak maturation. Consider international market development not only in terms of grape varieties but also changes in winemaking technology.
FIELD NOTE 02
Maule’s old vines and dry farming
In Maule, old vines of Carignan and País are important. VIGNO is an initiative centered around dry-farmed, bush-trained old vine Carignan in southern Maule. It demonstrates the value of old vineyards by combining variety, farming method, and origin.
FIELD NOTE 03
Do not limit Maule to just inland areas
The region is broad, and in the coastal Empedrado there are also examples of Pinot Noir. Miguel Torres's Escaleras de Empedrado uses schist-based coastal vineyards. Do not generalize by saying 'Maule lacks maritime influence' for the entire region; always check vineyard location.
Cannot be determined. In addition to old-vine Carignan, there is also Pinot Noir from the coastal Empedrado district.
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Can you determine from the name Maule alone that it is always a rich, inland red?
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Cannot be determined. In addition to old-vine Carignan, there is also Pinot Noir from the coastal Empedrado district.
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These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
- Miguel Torres: Wine & Vineyards ↗
- VIGNO: Current production standards ↗
- Wines of Chile: Regional Map ↗