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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Maipu is a sub-region in Mendoza, Argentina.
Malbec leads the plantings, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir alongside it.
Vines root into alluvial and sand.
The climate is continental, running alpine and altitude-moderated.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
The region is known for red wine.
Producers worth knowing include Familia Zuccardi, Rutini and Trapiche.
Pour them alongside beef, lamb, pasta with red sauce and spicy dishes.
Serve at 15 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Grapes planted here.
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Malbec
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pinot Noir
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Chardonnay
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Cabernet Franc
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Producers worth knowing.
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Familia Zuccardi
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Rutini
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Trapiche
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega Benegas 'Benegas Lynch' Libertad Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Maipu, Argentina
- Bodega La Rural San Felipe Roble Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipu, Argentina
- Bodegas Lopez 'Montchenot' 20 Anos Gran Reserva, Maipu, Argentina
- Bodegas Santa Ana Reserve Malbec, Maipu, Argentina
- Dilema Vino Blanco Dulce, Maipu, Argentina
- Familia Zuccardi Malamado Malbec, Maipu, Argentina
- Hand of God Stolen Horse Vineyard Old Vine Malbec, Maipu, Argentina
- Krontiras Malbec Natural, Maipu, Argentina
At the table.
- Beef
- Lamb
- Pasta with red sauce
- Spicy dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 15 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
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Argentina's
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Lujan de Cuyo
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San Martin
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Maipo Valley
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Uco Valley
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Mendoza
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Maipu: common questions
01.What grapes is Maipu known for?+
Malbec is the signature grape of Maipu. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Maipu make?+
Maipu produces red wine.
03.Where is Maipu?+
Maipu is a sub-region in Argentina.
04.What food goes with Maipu wine?+
Try beef, lamb, pasta with red sauce and spicy dishes.
05.How long does Maipu wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Argentina, or the wider Mendoza guide.