I am taking literally the name of Maule Valley Wine Route, because I started about 10 years ago working as tour guide on the route.
The first time ever I took a bunch of tourist in my life, happened in front of Descabezado Volcanoe, in the middle of Maule Valley, for a half day tour to Casa Donoso and Casanova's wineries. It was hard, because my only knowledge was English, and nothing at all about wine.
My grandfather was a winemaker, but it didn't mean a lot in my case.
I just started from scratch and educating myself into the art and history of wine in Chile.
I don't pretend to be an expert, but I know that visitors are going to enjoy very much a tour around Maule's vineyards, because of the 500 years of tradition and history in producing wines.
Maule is more than just the name of one of the most important river in Chile, it is the name of one of the most traditional areas producing wine in Chile. Where the Carmener was rediscovered, where old Mission vines still are in production after 100 years.
I invite you to discover this valley and its wine. You are not going to name in vane Maule Valley Wine Route.
