Cinsault Granitico

A Los Viñateros Bravos · Itata, Chile

A unique expression of Cinsault. The cold climate and presence of volcanic soils give the wine a unique freshness and minerality. Beautiful concentration of fresh red fruits, violet, and aromatic herbs.

Farming
Organic and biodynamic practices

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Cinsault

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1960

Vessel
Concrete aging

Vineyard Yield
30-35 hl/ha

Soil Type
Basaltic rock (volcanic soil)

Annual production
10,000 bottles

Vinification
Only native yeast are used, malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, it is fermented and aged in concrete vats, the extraction is very subtle. Skins are basket pressed. The wine is then aged in concrete vats and after 18 months is bottled with a very coarse filtration.