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Laberinto Valle del Maule Pais Arcillas 2022

$2599

Rafael Tirado planted his Maule vineyard with the rows running every which way, one block laid out as an actual labyrinth, which is how the estate got its name. Up at 1,800 feet on granite in the Andean foothills near Colbun, he farms Pais, the grape Spanish missionaries brought to Chile centuries ago and that almost everyone spent the last hundred years dismissing as peasant wine. Arcillas means clays, and that is the point: wild-yeast fermentation, 15% whole clusters, then eight months in clay amphorae and concrete before bottling unfined and unfiltered. What comes out is light on its feet and crunchy, with none of the rusticity that gives Pais its bad reputation. Chile's oldest grape, finally treated like it matters.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

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Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pais

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

<p>100% País</br>Hand-harvested from a single estate vineyard planted by Rafa in 1995, located in Colbún DO</br>Soil dominated by granite</br>1,800 ft in elevation</br>Fermented with indigenous yeasts and a total maceration of 18 days, with 30% stem inclusion</br>Aged for 10 months in clay amphora and concrete tanks</br>Bottled unfiltered and unfined</p>

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled chorizo, empanadas, tacos al pastor, roast chicken, or charred vegetables. Serve with a light chill.

Tasting Profile

Light-bodied and juicy, with tart red fruit, a floral lift and soft tannins. Fresh acidity and a dry finish.