Spanish wine region

How to pronounce Maipo Valley

Maipo Valley is pronounced MY-poh VAL-ee. The main stress falls on VAL.

MY-poh VAL-ee

What is Maipo Valley?

Chile's most historic and prestigious wine region, surrounding the capital Santiago. Known as the Bordeaux of South America, Maipo produces Chile's finest Cabernet Sauvignon from its warm climate, Andean-influenced terroir, and stony alluvial soils in the Alto Maipo sub-region.

Tips for saying it

Often heard as MAY-poh VAL-ee.

In Spanish, ai sounds like the English word 'eye': MY-poh VAL-ee.

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