Maule Valleyis the largest wine-producing region in Chile other than theCentral Valley, of which it is a part. It has 75,000 acres (30,000ha) under vine, and has traditionally been associated with quantity rather than quality. But this is rapidly changing the bulk-producingPaisvine is gradually being replaced with more international varieties such asCabernet SauvignonandCarmenre, and careful winemaking practices are being employed to make some world-class red wines fromold-vineCarignan.