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Outstanding houses in Maipu.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Antigal

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Carinae

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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The Maipu reading

Maipú pulls mineral and structure from high-altitude clay, building reds of unexpected restraint in a region known for power.

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Region DNA

The character of Maipu

Based on 128 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Maipu
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
10
70–79 Good
5
<70 Other
0

Based on 16 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakBlack fruitCitrus fruitRed fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Argentinian Mendoza Malbec Red
57
Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon
22
Argentinian Syrah
13
Argentinian Mendoza Sparkling
12
Argentinian Torrontés
10
Argentinian Chardonnay
9
Argentinian Bordeaux Blend
9
Argentinian Malbec Red Blend
8

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Malbec81Cabernet Sauvignon36Shiraz/Syrah24Chardonnay16Merlot13Torrontés12Cabernet Franc11Sauvignon Blanc10Pinot Noir8Petit Verdot6

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Maipu

Carinae

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Maipu wineries worth the stop

The 3 best critic-rated producers in Maipu with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Antigal

    Calle Maza s/n y M. A. Saez, Rusell, Maipu., 5517, Mendoza

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  2. 02
    Carinae

    Aranda Videla, 5517, Maipu - Mendoza, Argentina

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  3. 03
    Viña El Cerno

    Carril Perito Moreno 631, M5513, Coquimbito, Argentina

    Critic-rated · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

About Maipu

Maipu is a wine region in Argentina, home to 24 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Argentinian Mendoza Malbec Red and Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Citrus fruit.

Maipu — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Maipu?
The most planted varieties in Maipu are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Maipu known for?
Maipu is known for Argentinian Mendoza Malbec Red, Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon, and Argentinian Syrah wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Citrus fruit.
How many wineries are in Maipu?
Femente tracks 24 producers in Maipu, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Maipu?
Maipu is a wine region in Argentina.

Maipu

Maipú pulls mineral and structure from high-altitude clay, building reds of unexpected restraint in a region known for power. Here, winemakers chase acidity and tannin definition over extraction, letting Malbec breathe rather than dominate.

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