Pais

Masintín · Valle del Itata, Chile

Fresh yet complex expression of the Pais variety showing its earthy typicity and a fine and refreshing tannic structure.

Farming
None certified organic

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
100% Pais

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1950

Vessel
Clay amphora and French oak barrel

Vineyard Yield
40 hl/ha

Soil Type
Granitic slopes

Annual Production
1717 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed. Whole berries are added to the fermentation vats. Gentle extraction with light punch downs are applied. Maceration lasts for 23 days, after which 82% of the wine is transferred to clay amphora and the remaining 18% to a used French oak barrel. The wine is aged during 11 months prior to bottling.