Quirihue, Itata Valley, Chile. 100% País.
from the importer, "from an ancient vineyard now farmed by Miguel Antonio Melo Henriquez. The vines are at about 150m altitude, planted on granitic clay-loam soil. The grapes for this wine come from the bottom of the parcel, where the grass is kept high, and the grapes struggle to ripen. All of the grapes for Sangrada were destemmed and pressed very gently into neutral plastic fermenters. When fermentation finished, some of the pressings from Zarandeada, another Pais wine, were added to the juice to impart color and structure. A flor formed, and the wine rested in plastic tank until racking and bottling. Alice L’Estrange is originally from Australia but has been living and working in South and Central America for many years. She works with three local farmers, who she has helped to convert their vineyards to chemical-free, regenerative farming practices."
