GRAND PAÍS 2017
D.O. Valle del Itata
Origin
Juan Hinojosa vineyard, Guarilihue, Itata Valley. 1,5 ha, plantation of 150 years; 8000 plants / ha and 60% slope. The vineyard is cultivated in reasoned fight and is worked with a horse.
Elaboration
Manual grape harvest. Vinification with whole berries. Slow alcoholic fermentation, from 15 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation and aging for 18 months in French oak barrels. The barrels are made in Chile under the strict supervision of our winemaker.
The barrels are manufactured in Chile under the strict supervision of our enologist, who along with the master cooper select the woods from France.
Winemaker's Comments
The País grape was not historically considered a suitable variety for fine wines. A few years ago, convinced of the potential of the variety and the terroir of the region, I decided to give it a real opportunity and looked for the vineyards planted 100 years ago that we started working to produce grapes for high quality wines. With the best grapes, in the winery we carry out a vinification, aging and bottling of the highest standard. The results are an honor for me and my team. We have a wine that we call Grand País that stands out for its finesse, depth and structure. It is for me the Pinot Noir of Chile, and without a doubt it reminds me of Burgundy and its wines.
Press report
“It’s a very serious País, with more finesse than the majority of País bottlings….juicy, tasty and long, with a dry , austere granite finish. Very good indeed”
Wine Advocate, Luis Gutiérrez ,march 2020.
L’ASSEMBLAGE 2018
D.O. Valle del Itata
Origin
Juan Hinojosa vineyard, Guarilihue, Itata Valley. 1.5 ha, 8000 plants / ha and 60% slope. Alvaro Señor vineyard in the Florida sector, Itata Valley. 1 ha, plantation density: 10,000 plants / hectare, 30% slope. Both vineyards are dry with plants whose age ranges between 80 and 150 years are cultivated with horses and reasoned struggle.
Elaboration
Grape harvest is manual. Vinification with whole berries. Slow alcoholic fermentation, from 15 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation and aging for 12 months in French oak barrels and stainless steel vats.
The barrels are manufactured in Chile under the strict supervision of our enologist, who along with the master cooper select the woods from France.
Winemaker's Comments
L’Assemblage is a product of the mixture of 2 parcels of Country grape. The grapes that come from Florida provide fruit aromas, complexity and roundness; those that come from Guarilihue provide structure and depth. The resulting mixture is a friendly wine, with very good typicity; an excellent representative of this strain.
Press report
“It’s a very good, everyday wine.”
Wine Advocate, Luis Gutiérrez ,january 2020.
Le Rosé 2017
D.O. Valle del Itata
Origin
Alvaro Señor vineyard in the Florida sector, Itata Valley. 2 ha, 6,000 plants / ha, with a 10% slope. Rain-fed vineyard with 20-year-old plants. Cultivated with horse and in reasoned fight.
Elaboration
Grape harvest is manual, stripping and direct pressing. Slow alcoholic fermentation, from 15 to 20 days in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aged on its lees for 10 months.
Winemaker's Comments
Made with Cinsault grapes, this is a pale pink wine, elegant, fresh and of good intensity.
Press report
“It’s a subtle and elegant, refreshing and easy to drink wine with a palate that is definitely closer to a white than a red."
Wine Advocate, Luis Gutiérrez ,juanary 2020.
Le Moscatel 2018
D.O. Valle del Itata
Origin
Juan Hinojosa vineyard, in Batuco, Cerro Verde sector, Guarilihue, Itata Valley, Ñuble. Dry land vineyard of 20 hectares, plantation of 30 years; 7000 plants / ha and 40% slope. The vineyard is cultivated in reasoned fight and is worked with a horse.
Elaboration
Grape harvest is manual, stripping and direct pressing. Slow alcoholic fermentation, from 15 to 20 days in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aged on its lees for 10 months.
Winemaker's Comments
It is a fresh and aromatic wine. Its alcoholic fermentation is complete, there are no residual sugars, which gives us a new perspective on muscat, which is traditionally sweet.
Press report
”Fresh and perfumed on the palate but the perfume is balanced by lovely dry texture and crisp acidity. A lovely wine. Perfect aperitif or summer-afternoon wine.” Julia Harding MW (jancisrobinson).